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
$125 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$146 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean safe, centrally located"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
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 Aug 3 to Aug 4
$196 total
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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! (519 reviews)
Classy hotel in downtown
"Great location. Comfy bed. Great bar. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Omni Severin Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
$159 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$186 total
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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! (1,006 reviews)
Will stay again!
"Breakfast was free AND amazing! Beds were comfy! My kids even loved the pull out bed. In most hotels they are usually very uncomfortable. But they slept great! Only complaints I have would be the tv doesn’t have options to watch streaming services and the floor around the pool/hot tub is VERY slippery. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$125 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$146 total
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8.8/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
"Great stay! Wonderful location! Only downside was the motion sensor thermostat so I had to keep getting up every hour at night to turn it on."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
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 27 to Jul 28
$140 total
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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! (1,012 reviews)
"My daughter and I stayed her for 2 nights. The staff was exceptional, and very attentive. The first night we ate at the hotel restaurant Taggart’s. The food was beyond amazing and the staff was fantastic. I highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

3 out of 5
414 West Vermont Street, Indianapolis, IN
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$133 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$155 total
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9/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
Great stay all around!
"In the king size bedroom, where I stayed, the room was excellent. If you like a room that gets dark, the shades definitely keep the light out! The water pressure was excellent in the shower and you can get the water as hot as you want for as long as you want. The air unit has a setting that allows ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
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