Speedway Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Located in the heart of the oval circuit home of Speedway racing, this museum tracks the development of Indiana’s popular automobile sport.
Dallara IndyCar Factory
Get a sense of extreme speed from the iRacing simulator and view a tunnel of blueprints to understand the development of the IndyCar.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries 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.
Indiana Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Speedway
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Quiet, clean room, nice staff
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
We were there for the BIG Championship. All great!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
I’ve stayed at Bottleworks a few times now. Each time has been consistently great.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Our group enjoyed the nice lobby space for gathering.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
This hotel was quite convenient for getting to our event. No issues with traffic or noise.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Was a nice facility only issue is the thermostcintrol. The room was so hot i could barley sleep. Had to open a window to cool the room kff.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Speedway
Near Westside
If you're spending some time in Near Westside, White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Indiana Avenue
If you're spending time in Indiana Avenue, check out sights like Central Canal or IUPUI Gymnasium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indiana University-Riley Station or Canal Station.
West Indianapolis
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Indianapolis and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.
Downtown Indianapolis
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Canal Station or Indiana University-Riley Station to see more of Indianapolis.
Mile Square
The fascinating museums and prominent monuments are top of the list for many visitors to Mile Square. A stop by Monument Circle or Soldiers and Sailors Monument might round out your trip.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
