Book a hotel room with Choice Hotels and discover the following attractions during your stay, including: Indianapolis Motor Speedway White River State Park Indianapolis Zoo Indiana State Museum Indianapolis Museum of Art Bankers Life Fieldhouse Lucas Oil Stadium One of your stops should be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the Indy 500 and arguably the most famous racetrack in the world. 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, dining and recreation. As you explore, do not miss the seasonal botanical shows, theme gardens and a 5,000 square foot conservatory filled with tropical plants. The park also offers bicycle and pedal boat rentals for the adventurous.
Also in the park is the Indianapolis Zoo, featuring Indiana's largest aquarium as well as open exhibit areas with 350 different animal species. Popular with young children and tweens are the seasonal pony, train and roller coaster rides. Before you leave White River State Park, take some time to browse the Indiana State Museum. With a limestone facade and railroad trestle linking the wings, the Indiana State Museum proudly 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. Marvel at a permanent collection of more than 50,000 works of art, including collections of American, African, Asian, Contemporary and European art. Take in a basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis that is home to the NBA's Indiana Pacers and the WNBA's Indiana Fever. If you are more of a football fan, watch the Indianapolis Colts take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. Headed to Indiana? Make a reservation with Choice Hotels in Indianapolis to secure that warm bed you desire once you finish exploring the area.