Indianapolis Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Indianapolis, Indiana - IN, USA)

Indianapolis may not possess the fun-packed theme park tourist attractions that make many other US cities such popular tourist destinations, but Indianapolis is by no means barren of visitor interests and major sightseeing opportunities.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is without doubt one of the city's premier tourist attractions, appealing to racing and non-racing lovers alike, while Indianapolis Zoo is a great haven for those looking for something that incorporates nature. Meanwhile, the Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park and the Greatimes Family Fun Park are superb family attractions, where you can while away a pleasant day.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Address: 4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana IN, USA
Tel: +1 317 492 8500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built in 1909 and has become one of the world's premier auto racing attractions. Throughout the year the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is host to a variety of major events which are attended by upwards of 400,000 spectators, with the Indianapolis 500 in May being the most famous of these.
Open hours: hours vary, call for details
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors

Greatimes Family Fun Park

Address: 5341 Elmwood Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana IN, 46203, USA
Tel: +1 317 780 0300
With 5 acres / 2 hectares of land at its disposal, the Greatimes Family Fun Park is a center offering a wealth of indoor activities for the young and young at heart. The facility is home to a 15,000 square foot arcade, miniature golf course, go-cart track and battling cages among other attractions.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 11:00 to 21:30, Friday - 11:00 to 23:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 23:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 21:30
Admission: charge

Indianapolis Zoo

Address: 1200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana IN, USA
Tel: +1 317 630 2001
Indianapolis Zoo opened in 1965 and is now home to over 2,000 animals from every continent. Over a million visitors a year come to see the zoo's animal attractions and the White River Gardens, the latter being a 3-acre / 1-hectare botanical attraction with over 1,000 plant varieties.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors

Fastimes Indoor Karting

Address: 3455 North Harper Road, Indianapolis, Indiana IN, 46240, USA
Tel: +1 317 566 0066
The Indianapolis Fastimes Indoor Karting center is a split level facility offering visitors the chance to satisfy their need for speed in vehicles capable of traveling up to 40 mph. Digital timing devices in the cars allow drivers to compete against friends or pursue personal bests around the track.
Open hours: Sunday to Thursday - 11:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday - 11:00 to 23:00
Admission: charge

Indianapolis Raceway Park

Address: 10267 East US 136, Indianapolis, Indiana IN, USA
Tel: +1 317 291 4090
While not quite as prestigious as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis Raceway Park is host to over 60 annual racing events and car shows, with the NHRA US Nationals among the best known and most well attended.
Open hours: hours vary, call for details
Admission: charge

Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park

Address: 3850 DePauw Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana IN, 46268, USA
Tel: +1 317 872 9790
Based at the Holiday Inn Select Indianapolis North Hotel, the Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park is a 50,000-plus square foot facility offering all manner of water attractions and activities. There are pools, slides, spas, a kid's island and a leisure river as well as an arcade and a café. However, the park's facilities are open to residents of the hotel only.
Open hours: Sunday to Thursday - 09:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 23:00
Admission: packages available