Mile Square, IN

Indianapolis

Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument which includes a city and a garden
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
It is just one of the 370 square miles that make up Indianapolis, but this founding district is the city’s heart.

The downtown area of Indianapolis, Mile Square is full of memorials, theaters and religious institutions. The municipality’s cultural and political hub covers the core of the city and is also home to an array of commercial blocks and business towers. Visit Mile Square and walk through the center of the district to get a sense of the profound history of Indianapolis.

Rising from the center of the square is the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Monument, honoring service members from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish-American War. Ride the elevator to the observation deck for excellent views. The obelisk-like monument stands in the heart of Monument Circle, which is surrounded by stores and cafés. Visit the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum in the basement and remembrance of other wars in the nearby Indiana War Memorial.

Inspect other memorials, including the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial on the western edge of the district. The structure features glass panels that light up at night to the sound of stories of war heroes.

Browse the books on the shelves of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, dedicated to the local literary titan. See the writer’s drawings and photos as well as rejection letters from publishers. Write on Vonnegut’s own typewriter.

Visit various religious attractions, such as the 19th-century Christ Church Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, which stands out for its twin spires.

As evening falls, enjoy drinks at one of the bars and clubs surrounding Monument Circle and the Lucas Oil Stadium.

The district forms a square covering 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) in the center Indianapolis. It lies directly between the districts of Upper Canal and Fletcher Place. Arrive at the Indianapolis railway station at the southern end of the zone and get around the area on foot. You can also ride a bus straight here from the Indianapolis International Airport to arrive in less than an hour.

Mile Square is the lively and soulful epicenter of Indianapolis.


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Mile Square Hotel Deals

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
4 out of 5
31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN
$111 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$130 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The rooftop pool was great, my 6 year old son had a blast. Our suite was clean and spacious. The only downside was the parking garage being closed, however that is temporary."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
3.5 out of 5
110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
$165 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$194 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
2.5 out of 5
414 West Vermont Street, Indianapolis, IN
$131 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$153 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"Very clean, quiet very good staff"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
Omni Severin Hotel
Omni Severin Hotel
4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$196 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (466 reviews)
"Beautiful property! Staff is so friendly, loved the little cafe. They had great coffee. The room was very nice. Super comfy bed. Nice shower. Valet parking is a nice feature. The only thing we didn’t care for was the pool. Too small, but was a nice, clean area with lots of towels."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Omni Severin Hotel
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
3.5 out of 5
123 W Louisiana St, Indianapolis, IN
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$140 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The train car room was perfect!! Such a fun experience. The staff was incredible and the history of the hotel was very intriguing. There is a lot of construction around the hotel, but it didn’t keep us from exploring or enjoying the property! Would absolutely go back! My teenage daughters said this ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown
3 out of 5
401 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
$116 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$136 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Not fancy but comfortable beds, clean and quiet."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown
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