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Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Petrol heads won’t be able to resist a visit to this legendary home of American motorsport.

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.

Purdue University

Enjoy the student vibe around Purdue University, a top university in West Lafayette. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Overlooking Bloomington Indiana from University entrance on fall day at sunset with flowers and a view of the main street and unidentifiable people

Indiana University Bloomington

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Indiana University Bloomington, a top university in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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.

Indiana Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Let the little ones play to their heart’s content among interactive exhibits which are educational as well as fun.

Indianapolis Zoo

This world-class facility combines pioneering conservation and research facilities with state-of-the-art exhibits and good, old-fashioned fun.

Brown County State Park

Check out Indiana’s “Little Smokies” to appreciate this nature reserve’s rare plants and animals, magnificent mountain scenery and lofty tree-lined trails.

Areas of Central Indiana

Downtown Indianapolis

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Attend professional sports events, tour parks filled with museums and historical landmarks and enjoy both traditional and contemporary theater scenes.

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 Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Indiana Repertory Theatre.

Castleton

Travellers come to Castleton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Castleton Square and Dave & Buster's while you're in town.

Speedway

You'll enjoy the museums and breweries in Speedway. You might want to make time for a stop at Indianapolis Motor Speedway or Dallara IndyCar Factory.

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.

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