Quick Guide

If you want to see the Indianapolis 500, the annual event occurs over Memorial Day weekend. If not, visit at less-crowded times. While summer swelters and winter brings cold weather, spring and fall deliver mild temperatures — perfect for exploring Indy’s many bike paths, public parks and outdoor venues.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available. Many restaurants and bars (particularly in tourist centric areas) will automatically tack on a 15 to 20 percent tip to your bill. Check carefully before paying and/or double-tipping.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.

Getting Here

Fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND), and then hop on the affordable Go Green Airport Shuttle to get to downtown Indy. The Indy South Greenwood Airport is also close to downtown Indy.

Getting Around

While parts of Indy are walkable — especially the downtown area — you’ll probably want a car to get around the city easily. IndyGo bus services and the new Red Line (electric bus rapid transit line) provide public transportation in the greater downtown area, as well as taxis, Uber and Lyft. This bike-friendly city also offers the Indiana Pacers Bikershare program (with 50 stations and 525 bikes) and bike rentals from Wheel Fun Rentals and Bicycle Garage Indy.

Local Lingo

Explore some of Indy’s six cultural districts, each with a distinct personality: Broad Ripple Village (trendy and eclectic), The Canal and White River State Park (urban and green), Fountain Square (vintage and unique), Indiana Avenue (jazzy and historic), Mass Ave. (artsy and independent) and The Wholesale District (entertaining and upbeat).

Must-Have Apps

VisitIndy; ParkMobile; Uber; Lyft

Insider Tip

Consider purchasing the one-day or three-day Indy Attraction Pass to explore the area’s eight top attractions at one affordable price. The pass includes entrance to popular historical sites, museums, art exhibits, gardens and the famous Indianapolis Zoo.

If you want to see the Indianapolis 500, the annual event occurs over Memorial Day weekend. If not, visit at less-crowded times. While summer swelters and winter brings cold weather, spring and fall deliver mild temperatures — perfect for exploring Indy’s many bike paths, public parks and outdoor venues.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available. Many restaurants and bars (particularly in tourist centric areas) will automatically tack on a 15 to 20 percent tip to your bill. Check carefully before paying and/or double-tipping.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.

Getting Here

Fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND), and then hop on the affordable Go Green Airport Shuttle to get to downtown Indy. The Indy South Greenwood Airport is also close to downtown Indy.

Getting Around

While parts of Indy are walkable — especially the downtown area — you’ll probably want a car to get around the city easily. IndyGo bus services and the new Red Line (electric bus rapid transit line) provide public transportation in the greater downtown area, as well as taxis, Uber and Lyft. This bike-friendly city also offers the Indiana Pacers Bikershare program (with 50 stations and 525 bikes) and bike rentals from Wheel Fun Rentals and Bicycle Garage Indy.

Local Lingo

Explore some of Indy’s six cultural districts, each with a distinct personality: Broad Ripple Village (trendy and eclectic), The Canal and White River State Park (urban and green), Fountain Square (vintage and unique), Indiana Avenue (jazzy and historic), Mass Ave. (artsy and independent) and The Wholesale District (entertaining and upbeat).

Must-Have Apps

VisitIndy; ParkMobile; Uber; Lyft

Insider Tip

Consider purchasing the one-day or three-day Indy Attraction Pass to explore the area’s eight top attractions at one affordable price. The pass includes entrance to popular historical sites, museums, art exhibits, gardens and the famous Indianapolis Zoo.