Although most visitors to Indianapolis travel to the city in order to see a particular event, or in order to do a specific thing, there are still plenty of fascinating attractions in Indianapolis that offer plenty for tourists with more general interests to enjoy during their stay. With both cultural and general attractions in Indianapolis, it is a city with something for everyone to enjoy, and although many of the main sights are related to motor racing, the city does have plenty beyond just a race track to see.

Of course, the main sight for visitors to Indianapolis is the famous Brick Yard, the venue of some of the most important races in the annual motor racing calendar. The museum of racing at the race track is a fascinating journey through the history of the sport, and is well worth seeing, even for people with little or no interest in motor sports.

Another fascinating sight in Indianapolis is the beautiful Monument Circle in the heart of the city. This lovely and peaceful area in the heart of Indianapolis is a remarkable place, and is home to the most immediately obvious and most recognizable sight in the city – the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument, a cenotaph style memorial to all the people who have died in the service of their country.

Indianapolis has been named for the Native Americans who once lived in the area, and their cultural influence on the area has been intense. There are a number of ethnographic museums in Indianapolis, and these are one of the main attractions in the city for anyone that wants to see the history of the region in a more balanced and fascinating way.

One of the main attractions of Indianapolis for anyone who has traveled to the city is the great shopping available both in the down town area and also in the suburbs. With all the big names in American retail available in the city centre, and plenty of great value malls and outlet stores in the surrounding area, the city of Indianapolis is one of the best places to find a bargain.