Gem 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.
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.
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
Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.
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
Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Gem
Omni Severin Hotel
Location is great Staff super friendly!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Fontana Hotel
Very thin walls, bad water pressure and temp, limited continental breakfast. Fine for a quick overnight stay.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Best hotel outside the CBD! Awesome!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Great location, clean, staff wa helpful. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Nice
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Great location. Big rooms
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gem
Near Eastside
Travellers enjoy Near Eastside for its breweries and churches. Consider checking out Mass Ave Cultural Arts District while you're in the area.
Martindale-Brightwood
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Martindale-Brightwood. You might want to make time for a stop at George Washington Park or Willis Mortuary.
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.
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.
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.
Near Northside
Well liked for its riverfront and historical sites, Near Northside is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Methodist Hospital and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and jump on the metro at Methodist Station to get around the city.
