West Indianapolis Travel Guide
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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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in West Indianapolis
Ironworks Hotel Indy
attended a Michigan basketball game (GO BLUE) with my son, and we stayed at the Ironworks Hotel with two rooms... We were extremely pleased with the service we received. Emily and Terri were both exceptionally kind and accommodating... Emily went above and beyond to ensure my stay was perfect, even ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Room was fine, but a little run down. Water stain on the lower part of our drapes and a few broken or damaged pieces of furniture in the room. The biggest let down however was the closed pool due to rebalancing of chemicals with no notice. We only live a couple hours away so the pool was part of ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
From the moment you arrive and look at the very cool structure that this old Cole bottling plant was and how it’s been transformed to a very cool and beautiful hotel. The entire staff was kind and attentive. The lobby has a pool table that seems to be used quite a lot by guests. There is nice bar ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Really good hotel. Great breakfast and big rooms
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Indianapolis
Near Westside
If you're spending some time in Near Westside, White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Old Southside
While Old Southside 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 Victory Field.
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.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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.
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.
