About Indianapolis

For information about Indianapolis, including hotels, restaurants, and activities, click on Visit Indy.

Downtown Indianapolis

Downtown Indianapolis is a vibrant and exciting place to live, work, and relax. Many of the city’s restaurants, shops, and attractions are within walking distance of the Institute hotel, the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.

Retail areas in the downtown area include Circle Centre Mall, Massachusetts Avenue, the Indianapolis City Market, Fountain Square, and other center city districts.

The White River State Park is Indiana’s first urban state park, offering a variety of recreational facilities and natural green spaces. The 250-acre park and canal feature the world-class Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, as well as significant art, history, recreational, and sports venues.

Indianapolis is home to galleries and performing arts theatres, including the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art; the Indiana State Museum; the Indianapolis Artsgarden; the Children’s Museum; and Newfields (Indianapolis Museum of Art).