Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)

June 21, 2021 Myesha Cogley

High-speed, history and good old Hoosier hospitality are a few reasons to put Indianapolis on your list of great getaways. Sports is another. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 to the Pacers and the Colts, the city offers ample opportunities to view professional and amateur sporting events, take part in athletic events and visit sports museums. At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall Of Fame Museum you can tour the famous track (try to reserve tickets if there is a race in town) or visit the museum dedicated to automobiles and auto racing. Other sporty museums include the NCAA Hall of Champions. To get in on some of the action, head to SportZone which features six acres of indoor athletic facilities the whole family will enjoy. Those less interested in sports, or with kids in tow, can still find tons to do in and around the city. History, art and other cultural attractions abound. Visit the Children's Museum or checkout the zoo. Stroll along cobblestone streets past 19th-century buildings in the Lockerbie Square District or visit any number of historic landmarks. Known as the "Crossroads of America," more interstate highways bisect Indianapolis than any other city in the country, making it an exciting and easily accessible destination.
Restaurants in Indianapolis

1. Saint John Evangelist Catholic Church

126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1004 +1 317-637-3941 http://www.stjohnsindy.org/
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Saint John Evangelist Catholic Church

Reviewed By JandK444 - Lyons, United States

The four of us attended Sunday Mass here on October 1 at 10 a.m. A beautiful church and a wonderful worship experience. Organ and choir were inspirational as was the sermon by a guest priest. A surprise was a bptism in the Mass. Would love to worship here again sometime in the future when we visit Indy.

2. City-County Building Observatory

200 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307 http://www.indy.gov/SuperBowl/Pages/SeeIndyFromAbove.aspx
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

City-County Building Observatory

3. East Tree CBD

221 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2136 +1 317-384-1296 http://www.easttreecbd.com
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East Tree CBD

4. The Garage Food Hall

906 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3880 +1 317-556-1252 [email protected] https://www.garageindy.com/
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The Garage Food Hall

A community of food, drink and all things Indy. People come to The Garage to be fed by the best the region has to offer: entrepreneurs who push boundaries, shape tastes and put Indianapolis on the culinary map. We’re a marketplace for locals, transplants, visitors and everyone in between searching for an authentic taste of Indy.

5. Christ Church Cathedral

125 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2921 +1 317-636-4577 http://www.cccindy.org/
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Christ Church Cathedral

On the National Register of Historic Places, this beautiful 1857 church is known for its Tiffany stained glass windows. It is the home church and ceremonial seat of the Bishop of Indianapolis, who oversees 51 congregations in central and southern Indiana.

6. Indiana War Memorial

51 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 +1 317-233-0991 http://www.in.gov/iwm/
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4.5 based on 648 reviews

Indiana War Memorial

A tribute to Indiana war veterans, from World War I to the Vietnam War.

Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States

Perhaps no city outside Washington DC does more to honor our nation's veterans than Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, originally built in 1924 to honor the veterans of World War I, is a plaza that covers five city blocks that includes the Indiana World War Memorial, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Cenotaph Square, Veterans Memorial Plaza, Depew Memorial Fountain, University Park, American Legion Mall and a don't-miss military museum. Located at 51 East Michigan Street, bounded by St. Clair, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Meridian Streets, the centerpiece of the plaza is the Indiana World War Memorial, which is modeled after the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and contains "the Altar of the Flag" in the Shrine Room. The memorial was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994. The War Memorial, whose cornerstone was laid in 1927 by General John Pershing, is 210 feet tall or 75 feet taller than the original Mausoleum. Made of unrelieved ashlar Indiana limestone with six Ionic columns on each side, it is one of the most imposing neoclassical structures in the country. There are several sculptures. Most notable of all is Henry Hering's colossal male nude bronze Pro Patria, which is 24 feet high and weighs seven tons, the largest cast bronze sculpture in the United States. Also impressive is the 100-foot-tall black granite obelisk in the Veterans Memorial Plaza. Be sure to visit the Indiana World War Memorial Military Museum, which honors Hoosier soldiers in a timeline from the American Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. World War I and World War II are featured most prominently. Among the exhibits are a replica of the radio room of the USS Indianapolis, which was sunk after delivering the first atomic bomb to Tinian in WW II, a Cobra helicopter, the USS Indiana's commission plate, 300 Civil War flags, firearms of all types and a replica of Indiana's Liberty Bell. Lots of history, lots of memories, lots of time for sober reflection.

7. Medal of Honor Memorial

North Bank of the Central Canal, Indianapolis, IN +1 317-233-0991 http://www.medalofhonormemorial.com/
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Medal of Honor Memorial

A memorial to all of the medal recipients.

8. Soldiers & Sailors Monument

1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2901 +1 317-233-0991 http://www.in.gov/iwm/2335.htm
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4.5 based on 500 reviews

Soldiers & Sailors Monument

A monument built in 1902 as a tribute to the Indiana soldiers who served in the Civil War.

Reviewed By lemonshakeup1

Dedicated to war heroes. Beautiful piece of Indiana history. From the basement (which I am sure was part of the underground railroad), to the Victory at the top. Look for soldiers bricks, have lunch on the steps, climb the zillion stairs to the top. Learn why the circle city, cross roads of America are all names for Indianapolis. Even at Christmas when it becomes a beautiful giant winter wonderland. Great for all ages.

9. Scottish Rite Cathedral

650 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1214 +1 317-262-3100 http://www.aasr-indy.org
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4.5 based on 175 reviews

Scottish Rite Cathedral

Gothic cathedral.

Reviewed By StanMelton - Nashville, United States

Located right across for the national headquarters of the American Legion. Beautiful architecture. We took a guided tour which was most informative. This is a very historical building.and most important in the life of the Masons. If you don't know much about the Masons, this is a good place to learn.

10. Bankers Life Fieldhouse

125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1900 +1 317-917-2727 http://www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com/
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4.5 based on 630 reviews

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Reviewed By ledd816 - Indianapolis, United States

What a great venue to see a basketball game of any level, high school, college and pro, the food is good also many different types and collectables of sport teams.

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