Old Southside Travel Guide
Indianapolis
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Popular places to visit
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Indiana Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Indiana Convention Center, a top convention centre in Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Old Southside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG
Great location! Very nice staff. Clean!!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
Very large comfortable space
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Location was great for the game and within comfortable walking distance to Gainbridge area. Room was clean and nice. Good stay overall.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Great staff Clean room. Loved the extra room for t.v. and relaxing
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Beautiful hotel in a great location I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
The hotel is beautiful, and I love the style of the rooms with the massive windows! Friendly staff, and very nice amenities and restaurants near by. Great bar inside the hotel. I did not have a chance to try breakfast, but I am sure it was wonderful as well. Thanks for a great stay!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southside
Babe Denny
While Babe Denny may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Circle Center Mall.
Mile Square
The fascinating museums and prominent monuments are top of the list for many visitors to Mile Square. A stop by Gainbridge Fieldhouse or Monument Circle might round out your trip.
Fountain Square
If you're spending some time in Fountain Square, Fountain Square Theatre and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
Market East District
While visiting Market East District, you might make a stop by sights like Mass Ave Cultural Arts District and Indianapolis City Market.
Cole-Noble District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cole-Noble District and surrounding area, you can visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
