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

JW Marriott Indianapolis

hotel $$$$ ★ 4.5

“Largest hotel in Indiana — connected to the Convention Center via skywalk”

10 S West St

Attractions

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians)

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians)

attraction $$ ★ 4.8

“Triple-A baseball in one of the best minor league parks in America — cheap tickets, great atmosphere”

501 W Maryland St

Eiteljorg Museum

Eiteljorg Museum

attraction $$ ★ 4.6

“World-class collection of Native American and Western art — free parking in the underground garage”

500 W Washington St

Indiana State Museum

Indiana State Museum

attraction $$ ★ 4.7

“Science, history, and art exhibits in White River State Park — IMAX theater on-site”

650 W Washington St

Indianapolis Canal Walk

Indianapolis Canal Walk

attraction $ ★ 4.7

“Free 1.5-mile waterway walk through downtown — paddle boats, path, and White River State Park access”

325 W New York St (main entry point)

Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo

attraction $$ ★ 4.5

“World-class zoo in White River State Park — orangutans, dolphins, sharks, rides, and a botanical garden”

1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

NCAA Hall of Champions

NCAA Hall of Champions

attraction $$ ★ 4.3

“Interactive sports exhibits celebrating all 24 NCAA sports — great for sports fans visiting for Combine or Big Ten”

700 W Washington St

White River State Park

White River State Park

attraction $ ★ 4.7

“250-acre urban park with the canal walk, museums, the zoo, and Victory Field — all within walking distance of the Convention Center”

801 W Washington St

Parking

JW Marriott Garage

JW Marriott Garage

parking $$$ ★ 4.2

“Attached to the JW Marriott — connected to Convention Center via skywalk, publicly accessible”

10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Plaza Park Garage

Plaza Park Garage

parking $$$ ★ 3.7

“Good value for Convention Center and Lucas Oil events — cheaper than Capitol Commons”

30 S Missouri St

Victory Field Lot

Victory Field Lot

parking $$ ★ 4.8

“Official Victory Field parking lot — also useful for Convention Center's west entrance and Lucas Oil events”

501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

White River State Park Garage

White River State Park Garage

parking $$ ★ 4.2

“Main parking garage for White River State Park — serves the Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, and Canal Walk”

650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

White River State Park Parking Lot

“Primary parking for the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum, and White River State Park — ~10 min walk to Convention Center”

801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204