The most famous racetrack in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is home to the popular Indy 500. Opened in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world's largest spectator facility and the only racetrack to host the Indy Racing League, NASCAR and Formula One.

Located in the heart of downtown, White River State Park features a variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation. You'll enjoy the seasonal botanical shows, theme gardens and a 5,000 square foot conservatory filled with tropical plants. The park also offers bicycle rentals, pedal boat rentals and restaurants.

Your entire family will enjoy a trip to the Indianapolis Zoo, located in White River State Park. The zoo features Indiana's largest aquarium, open exhibit areas with 350 different animal species and seasonal pony, train and roller coaster rides.

While in White River State Park, you won't want to miss the Indiana State Museum. From the limestone facade to the railroad trestle linking the wings, the Indiana State Museum represents the state, its history and its heritage.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of the largest and oldest general art museums in the United States. The museum features a permanent collection of more than 50,000 works of art, including collections of American, African, Asian, Contemporary and European art.

Take in a game at Conseco Fieldhouse, a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The Conseco Fieldhouse is home to the NBA's Indiana Pacers and the WNBA's Indiana Fever. If football's your game, watch the Indianapolis Colts take on their competition at the RCA Dome.

When the Indy 500 is over, there's a lot more to see and do. You'll need more than a weekend to experience the many attractions, museums and historic monuments that Indianapolis has to offer. And, Choice Hotels has just the right Indianapolis hotel for you.   << Hide