Indianapolis Trip Ideas: Fanatics

A City Built on Sports

You go where your team goes and judge a city by its arena food. Your house wears your team’s colors and your firstborn was named after your favorite athlete. For you, Bracketology is a true science (and you claim to have a doctorate). If you live for buzzer-beaters, last-second field goals, and walk-off grand slams Indy has an adventure for you because you're not just a sports fan, you’re a fanatic.

1

Indiana Fever

HOME OF CAITLIN CLARK

Indiana’s official WNBA team plays in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indy.
The Fever has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in 13 of its 21 seasons.
Welcoming in Caitlin Clark for her debut WNBA season in 2024! Check out 22 Places We Think Caitlin Clark Should Visit in Indy.

2

Indianapolis Indians

BASEBALL WITH A VIEW

America’s pastime is played at Victory Field.
The Indians play great ball with players seeking Big League fame with parent team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Free fireworks show after every Friday home game and Tuesday Dollar Menu Days.

3

Racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a races running throughout the warm weather season, from the century-old Indy 500 to NASCAR's Brickyard Weekend and so much more. Get in the fast lane in Indy.

4

Ride The Cultural Trail

ALMOST 10 MILES OF URBAN TRAILS

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is eight miles and traverses downtown with stretches along Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and the Central Canal.
Indiana Pacers Bikeshare offer 250 bikes and 25 stations, and a day pass only costs you $8.

5

Golf The Fort

A NATURAL PLAYGROUND

Enjoy rolling hills and forested surroundings on this golf course that seconds as a bird sanctuary.
Indiana native Pete Dye carved this prestine course from a former military base.
Stay nearby at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn and grab a craft beer at nearby Triton Brewing.

6

NCAA Hall Of Champions

Find Your Inner Champion

Pay tribute to those amazing student athletes who train, sweat, struggle, and triumph in 24 different sports.
Find your game and take the winning shot on a vintage basketball court, reliving the true story from the movie Hoosiers.

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Indy's Best Sports Bars

Premier Sports Bars In The Premier Sports Capital

Indy is a sports town, and has the bars to prove it. If you can’t get a ticket to the big game, try to score a seat at one of our favorite watering holes.

Guide To Indy Sports Bars

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JW Marriott

Stay At “Big Blue”

Keep up with all the games by grabbing a chair at High Velocity sports bar, or take the short walk to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, or the NCAA Hall of Champions.

9

Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience

The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis

12 outside sports experiences and three indoor exhibits encompassing physical fitness and awe-inspiring sports history.
Run, drive, jump, putt, and play while learning how to stay happy, healthy, and safe.
Opening March 16.