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.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
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.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Speedway
Omni Severin Hotel
"This hotel is in the perfect location! The staff were very nice and helpful. I will definitely be booking here again."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
"beautiful and well kept hotel, just like the pictures. They had coffee or water in the lobby in the evenings and the morning. It was very pleasant. We did not dine at the restaurants in the hotel, but thoroughly enjoyed the environment."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Fontana Hotel
"The Fontana hotel is a vary beautiful facility from the main lobby, room ( bedroom, bathroom , etc are really a perfect place to stay. Parking and breakfast are good too."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
"It was great"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
"I booked a stay for my sister and brother in law’s 20th anniversary and they absolutely loooved it! They said the hotel was so beautiful, staff was extremely helpful and nice, and everything was so nice and clean. The hotel was also so kind and provided champagne after I told them the stay was for ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
"This hotel was perfect for my two night stay. The staff, especially Kay, was amazing. There is so much to go around the area - and is walkable. Our room was great with a beautiful view."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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 IUPUI Gymnasium or White River State Park 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. Gainbridge Fieldhouse 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 Gainbridge Fieldhouse or Monument Circle 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.
