Hotels & Travel

Official Hotel Room Block

Make convenience a priority on race morning when you secure your race weekend stay in the official hotel room block for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon or Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. Nothing beats waking up steps from the start line refreshed and ready to conquer your miles! Hotels are available throughout Indianapolis with many located downtown and only blocks from the start line, finish line, Post Race Party, and Expo. We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis!

Official Hotel Room Block

Make convenience a priority on race morning when you secure your race weekend stay in the official hotel room block for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon or Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. Nothing beats waking up steps from the start line refreshed and ready to conquer your miles! Hotels are available throughout Indianapolis with many located downtown and only blocks from the start line, finish line, Post Race Party, and Expo. We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis!

Airport

The closest airport is the award-winning Indianapolis International Airport (IND). With its airy Civic Plaza, cutting-edge security procedures, and local food options, IND has been named the Best Airport in North America by J.D. Power, Travel + Leisure, and Airport Council International.

Airport

The closest airport is the award-winning Indianapolis International Airport (IND). With its airy Civic Plaza, cutting-edge security procedures, and local food options, IND has been named the Best Airport in North America by J.D. Power, Travel + Leisure, and Airport Council International.

Plan Your Trip!

Your race experience includes a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but there’s so much more that Indianapolis has to offer during your visit. From our buzzed-about food scene – complete with a collection of breweries, distilleries, and wineries – to the largest children’s museum in the world – a 250-acre park in the heart of the city – and more monuments than any city outside of Washington DC, Indy has plenty of experiences to make your race weekend legendary. Start planning your trip with our links below.

Indy’s Accolades

National media are taking notice of Indianapolis as a hot destination for travel. From Forbes and Bloomberg to Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, check out some of the buzz surrounding Indy

Featured Restaurants

Indy was named the most ‘Underrated Food City in America’ by Condé Nast Traveler, and for good reason. From local restaurants to acclaimed breweries, Indy is fit for foodies.

Things to Do

Children's Museum Of Indianapolis

The largest children’s museum in the world, and named one of the best by Child magazine, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers interactive exhibits exploring art, science, history and culture, a Dinosphere, and planetarium. Enjoy this five-level playground with a 43-foot brightly colored Dale Chihuly ‘Fireworks of Glass’ sculpture hanging in the middle and a fully rideable antique carousel on the top floor.
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Cultural Trail

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail provides dedicated pathways to walkers, runners and cyclists alike. The Cultural Trail links downtown Indianapolis and surrounding neighborhoods. Grab a yellow Pacers Bikeshare bike and explore all that downtown Indianapolis has to offer!
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Eiteljorg Museum

The Eiteljorg Museum showcases one of the world’s finest Native American and Western Art collections and is one of only two such museums east of the Mississippi River. It is located in White River State Park near the #IndyMini start line.
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Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

With more than 152 acres of gardens and grounds just waiting to be explored, the Indianapolis Museum of Art is an internationally renowned museum that combines art with nature. The galleries are surrounded by gardens, water features, over a hundred acres of woodland filled with surprise and beauty. Remember to ask for a family guide at the welcome desk on Floor 1 for tips and fun suggestions to help structure your visit.
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Indiana State Museum

Located at the start line of the Indy Mini, the Indiana State Museum showcases the stories, events and people who have helped shape the state’s history. Kids will find hands-on areas throughout most exhibits and along the exterior of the museum, you can discover artworks representing the 92 counties that make up the great state of Indiana.
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Indiana War Memorial & Museum

Did you know that Indianapolis has the most historical monuments in the country, only second to Washington D.C.? Take a stroll from Monument Circle north to the Indiana War Memorial. Head inside to tour the museum’s collections from the Revolutionary War to today. The museum is free and open to the public.
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Indianapolis Indians

The Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates host games at Victory Field in early May. Victory Field is conveniently located near the Indy Mini Start Line. Check the Indians’ game schedule!
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame Museum

Take a closer look at the race track you lap during the Mini-Marathon. Learn the history of one of the most storied racetracks in the world and see the cars that have made it famous since 1909.
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Indianapolis Zoo

Located in White River State Park, within the first mile of the Mini-Marathon course, the Indianapolis Zoo includes a zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden. You will be able to view the newest exhibit, the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center, as it extends into the sky from the Mini-Marathon course.
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Indiana Pacers Bikeshare

Need a quick way to get around downtown Indianapolis without having to get in a car? Keep an eye out for the yellow bicycles of Pacers Bikeshare. With 50 convenient locations and 525 bikes, these bikes are an easy and affordable option that’s open to anyone. The initial rental fee covers the first thirty minutes with additional fees in thirty minute intervals.
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White River State Park

As America’s only cultural urban state park, White River State Park offers more than 250 acres of green space filled with an array of cultural attractions, public art, and entertainment. Explore the park by bike, Segway, boat, or your own two feet. Located near the start line of the Mini-Marathon, both residents and visitors alike relax in this urban oasis. Rentals are available at the beginning of the Central Canal near the Indiana State Museum.

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