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 fascinating museums 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.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Speedway
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Best Indy Hotel!! It is fabulous in every aspect. The manager, Terri, is incredible!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Was clean staff was nice an friendly
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Great staff!!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
There was no self parking available
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
The hotel feels like you’ve stepped into the 1930’s! The art deco vibes are to die for. The staff was incredible & went out of their way to make our anniversary weekend a special stay. 10/10 would recommend!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Good breakfast and staff but the building if pretty old for the price, elevators pretty bad, rooms extremely warm, we were to reception to ask about the AC and the answer was this is a old building so we open the balcony door to get cold air inside the room. Bathroom are rusted for the price the ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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.
