Last year was bizarre. But now that we've ushered in 2021, think about trying something new. Something different. Like a staycation at The Alexander.

Editors canvassed the globe to identify the best places to visit and named Indy to both Condé Nast Traveler’s list of “Best Places to Go in 2021” and Travel + Leisure’s “Best Places to Visit in 2021.”

Indy is home to three of Condé Nast Traveler's top hotels in the Midwest, including the Ironworks Hotel, JW Marriott, and The Alexander.

Toddler travel is adventure travel of a different sort. With friendly locals, laid-back vibe, and a spectacular children’s museum, Indianapolis is a great city for a family vacation.

Indianapolis has undergone a culinary evolution in the last decade, with more ambitious restaurants opening to the public and more high-quality cuisine available to locals and visitors than ever before.

You Are There 1915 opens September 21 the Indiana Historical Society. This also happens to be Smithsonian Museum Day which means you can go opening day, be one of the first to see this exhibit and get FREE admission.

It's the 49th year of the IBE Summer Celebration in Indy! For 11 days you and your family can experience film festivals, business leadership and education conferences, luncheons, employment fairs, fashion shows, concerts and more.

Ever wanted to sit in a hotel room and watch your favorite Netflix show all night? What if that room was decorated in the theme of that show? In honor of Stranger Things’ third season coming out July 4th, Indianapolis is doing just that with Eleven Ways to Celebrate Stranger Things 3 in Indy.

2018 served as the launch date for what is becoming one of the biggest tourism master plans in our city’s history, a key to growing Indy as a must-visit destination. Plans are moving forward with the addition of two new downtown hotels, activation of 58 miles of the White River, as well as, opening a 103-acre parcel of land (named Waterside) to new retail, entertainment venues, recreation, and residential life. 2019 will serve as a year where we focus on furthering these city gamechangers.

There’s now a new reason to fall in love with the food all over again. Accomplished Indy chef and restaurateur Greg Hardesty has come on board to revamp the modern American fare and truly make Spoke & Steele a neighborhood restaurant.

When Condé Nast Traveler said we’re one of ‘6 US Cities to Watch in 2017’, they were right. And keep watching, my fellow travelers, because 2018 will be nonstop fun. Here’s a quick look at what I’m most excited about in 2018.

From Final Fours and Pacers to Hoosiers and Hinkle Fieldhouse, big things happen in Indy - and next up is the Crossroads Classic. The four most storied basketball programs in the state head to Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday for the annual showdown of Hoosier Hysteria.

Not only did Indy rack up top accolades like “Best Places to Travel in 2017” from powerhouse travel authorities like Travel + Leisure, but Indy’s story on our growing food scene, attractive niche neighborhoods, impressive trail scene and our top-tier family friendly destinations grabbed the attention of media from around the country. Here’s our top ten list of articles you may have seen about our favorite city from this past year (consider this our humble brag and reason for you to read them one more time):

A brand new IKEA is opening just north of Indianapolis in Fishers, IN. Check out all of the details for grand opening give aways, special discounts, events, and so much more! Plus the best hotels and restaurants for any time you shop IKEA and Visit Indy.

A carnival-esk celebration, see more than 10,000 people on the canal watching live performances, eating, and shopping in a marketplace, or participating in the family fun and contest!

We're excited to introduce the gorgeous new boutique hotel coming online on Indy’s north side.

Visit Indy through September 11 to score huge discounts at weekend travel this summer.

Today through February 7, 90 downtown eateries will feature special menus for lunch and dinner, allowing you to try their best dishes at a low price.

If you’re looking for a way to give the gift of experience or maybe just enjoy sweet memory making time, check out these awesome hotel package.