White River State Park
Family-friendly, museums, outdoor space in the middle of downtown
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
An urban state park along the White River canal, just west of the Convention Center. Home to the Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, and miles of walking paths.
Highlights
- Indianapolis Zoo — one of the nation's top-rated zoos
- Indiana State Museum — local history and rotating exhibits
- NCAA Hall of Champions — interactive sports exhibits
- Canal Walk — scenic waterfront path, pedal boats available
- Victory Field — catch an Indians minor league baseball game
- Outdoor concerts at TCU Amphitheatre at White River State Park
Hotels
JW Marriott Indianapolis
“Largest hotel in Indiana — connected to the Convention Center via skywalk”
10 S West St
Attractions
Indianapolis Canal Walk
“A 3-mile waterside loop through White River State Park — free, scenic, and the best walk in downtown Indy”
701 Canal Walk
Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians)
“Triple-A baseball in one of the best minor league parks in America — cheap tickets, great atmosphere”
501 W Maryland St
Indiana State Museum
“Science, history, and art exhibits in White River State Park — IMAX theater on-site”
650 W Washington St
Indianapolis Zoo
“World-class zoo in White River State Park — dolphins, orangutans, and the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center”
1200 W Washington St
NCAA Hall of Champions
“Interactive sports exhibits celebrating all 24 NCAA sports — great for sports fans visiting for Combine or Big Ten”
700 W Washington St
Parking
Plaza Park Garage
“Good value for Convention Center and Lucas Oil events — cheaper than Capitol Commons”
30 S Missouri St