Besides sports, the city is also know for it arts, culture and historical attractions. In addition to a few notable art museums, one can also visit the Children's Museum, check out the local zoo or take a leisurely walk along cobbled streets, past 19th-century buildings in the Lockerbie Square District, or visit the historic landmarks.

The hotel industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Indianapolis. Hotels that cater to the requirements of all kinds of travelers, from the business traveler to tourists on a low budget trip, are available. The categories of these hotels include top end luxury hotels to bed and breakfast accommodation and inns. Some of the popular luxury hotels in Indianapolis include the Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn Indianapolis, Canterbury Hotel, Malibu Suites Hotel, Omni Severin and Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Most of these luxury hotels are located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Hilton Garden Inn is located adjacent to Circle Center Mall, Monument Circle, the RCA Dome and the Convention Center. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is just three miles away. The NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field, Indiana State Museum and the Indianapolis Zoo are also less than two miles away. Some hotels are located close to the Indianapolis Airport. The rates for luxury hotels usually range from $100 to $250 per night for a standard room. Budget accommodation provided by inns ranges from $40 to $100 per night.

Before making a hotel reservation, it is advisable to check the deals being offered by online travel sites and read hotel reviews. Popular websites that offer online hotel reservations and reviews include tripadvisor.com, travelocity.com, choicehotels.com and placestostay.com. One of the websites that provides reviews and travel blogs of hotels in Indianapolis is travelpost.com. Reviews are often classified according to the purpose of stay, which can be leisure or business, or the travel budget (which can be economy, average or luxury), or according to age and gender. A little research done before making a reservation can not only save money but can also make the trip more pleasurable.