In between the star-studded events surrounding the NBA All-Star game, we hope you’ll take time to explore all the city has to offer. From Indy’s burgeoning culinary scene to the iconic places and spaces that make this an elite sports and events destination, you’re invited to explore the best of Indy during your stay.

FIVE INDY SKILLS CHALLENGES

  1. Shoot hoops at the new $30-million Bicentennial Unity Plaza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

  2. Perfect your Fowling skills (bowling-cornhole-football), a sport invented in Indy.

  3. Golf indoor/outdoor at Back 9’s golf bays, just 5 minutes from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

  4. Chuck Taylors were invented in Indiana. Go design your own at Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar.

  5. Climb to the peak of North Mass Boulder, the country’s largest bouldering facility.

MAKE BUCKETS: CHECK OFF THESE FIVE “ONLY IN INDY” EXPERIENCES

Besides the All-Star Weekend festivities, there's so much more to explore in the Circle City. Check out these bucket-lister experiences.

Slippery Noodle Inn

Slippery Noodle Inn

Find John Dillinger’s bullet holes still in the walls of the state’s oldest bar, Slippery Noodle Inn.

Pose as the "I" in Indy and share your experience

Be the "I" in Indy

Stand to be the ‘I’ in front of the NDY sculptures scattered throughout the city.

Eating the spicy shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo is a right of passage for visitors to Indy

St. Elmo Steak House

Down a world-famous shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo Steak House. Named the spiciest dish in the nation.

FIVE REASONS 2024 IS GOING TO BE INDY’S BIG YEAR

The Circle City is the place to be in 2024. Sporting events, concerts, and the sun, moon, and earth aligning: all happening in Indy. And if you didn't know, now you do.

Eclipse at White River State Park

#5: Indy Eclipse Weekend

Indy is in the path of totality this April for the Total Solar Eclipse. 100,000+ visitors will descend on Indy.

FIVE SLAM DUNK RESTAURANTS

Indy's dining scene offers these five diverse range of critically-acclaimed culinary experiences and James Beard Award recognized eateries, all conveniently located within a 12-minute radius of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Bluebeard Bluebeard
happy hour happy hour
Plump's Last Shot Plump's Last Shot
Sidedoor Bagel Sidedoor Bagel
Patachou brunch Patachou brunch