Indy Goes for Gold: Your Guide to Winter Olympics Vibes
While the Winter Olympics may be heading to Italy, you don’t have to leave Indy to get in on the action. From cozy watch parties at local bars to outdoor winter fun like skating, hockey, and sledding, Indy has plenty of ways to celebrate Olympic season.
Hockey Hits Home in Indy
Get into the Winter Olympics spirit with live hockey action from the Indy Fuel. The team has several home games coming up in February, giving fans a chance to experience the speed, skill, and energy of the sport right in Indy. Whether you’re a longtime hockey fan or new to the game, it’s an easy way to embrace winter sports close to home.
Flavors of Milan (In Indy)
Channel the energy of the Winter Olympics host city by eating like an Italian right here in Indy. Local favorites like Iozzo’s Garden of Italy and Mama Carolla’s, both named to Indy’s newly launched Indy's 25 Best Restaurants list, serve up classic Italian flavors in cozy, welcoming settings. Spots like Vicino and Giorgio’s Pizza round out the experience, making it easy to toast Olympic season with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and plenty of old-world charm.
Glide Into the Olympic Spirit
Experience the thrill of figure skating and speed skating at Indy-area ice rinks this winter. From seasonal outdoor rinks to year-round indoor ice, skating is easy to find across Indy all winter long. The Ice Rink at Holliday Park and Bicentennial Unity Plaza offer that classic outdoor setting, while Carmel Ice Skadium, Indy Fuel Tank, and Perry Park Ice Rink keep the ice open year round. Inspired by Olympic figure skating and speed skating events, these local rinks bring a bit of Winter Games energy to Indy.
Midwest Mountains Await
Classic winter fun gets an Olympic-style adrenaline boost with sledding and snow tubing around Indy. Check out Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes in Noblesville, Brookside Park or Southeastway Park for go-to favorites when the snow starts falling.
