Carmel Arts and Design District, IN

Indianapolis

Carmel Arts and Design District which includes a fountain, flowers and signage
Carmel Arts and Design District showing outdoor art
Carmel Arts and Design District showing signage
Carmel Arts and Design District featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Carmel Arts and Design District featuring outdoor art

Search through the galleries and studios of Carmel's downtown arts district for antique pieces and unique works of art for your home.

Go on a tour of the Carmel Arts and Design District, a booming cultural hotspot of galleries, antique stores, restaurants, interior designers and specialty retail shops. Purchase original paintings and sculptures, participate in classes and events that support the development of the arts or simply relax in a bustling enclave of creativity.

Enter the district through one of its four brick gateways. Browse the galleries and studios and purchase paintings and sculptures by local and international artists.

On the second Saturday of every month, join the free gallery art walk, an opportunity to quiz artists about their work and inspirations.

Open up your creativity in art classes hosted by a small number of galleries. For a full list of special events, visit the district’s official website.

As you make your way through the district, pause to study the outdoor life-size sculptures. Among them are painted figures of a street musician playing a violin, a police officer greeting a passerby and a gray-haired businessman sitting on a bench reading his newspaper. These works of art were created by J. Seward Johnson Jr., an American sculptor who is noted for the realism of his work.

Rummage through specialty stores and antique shops and pick up some home décor ideas from the district's interior designer showrooms.

Enjoy lunch, dinner and refreshments in any of the cafés and restaurants scattered throughout the area.

After your visit, consider a run, hike or bike ride. The district has direct access to the Monon Trail, a biking, walking and running trail that follows an old railway line through parts of Indiana. It links parks, state fairgrounds and commercial and residential areas.

The Carmel Arts and Design District is located in the heart of downtown Carmel, about 23 miles (37 kilometers) from downtown Indianapolis and about 27 miles (44 kilometers) from Indianapolis International Airport. Find free and paid parking spaces throughout the district.


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Ironworks Hotel Indy

Ironworks Hotel Indy

4 out of 5
2721 E 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$214 total
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"Property is very clean, quiet and convenient. Rooms are extremely nice and comfortable."

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Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

3 out of 5
320 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN
$110 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$128 total
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8.4/10 Very Good! (765 reviews)
"The hotel was difficult to find from the street - there needs to be better signage for motorists to find their way there. The one-way streets downtown made trying to get in frustrating. Staff was nice and the room was clean, but the fixtures seemed like they had at one point been ripped off the wall ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
$128 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
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Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

3.5 out of 5
2544 Executive Dr, Indianapolis, IN
$110 nightly
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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

4 out of 5
8787 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN
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$87 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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"Staff was awesome rooms were spacious"

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Omni Severin Hotel

Omni Severin Hotel

4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
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$168 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful property!"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

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