Below is a taste of the buzz surrounding Indy.
National media are taking notice of Indianapolis as a hot destination for leisure travel, conventions, and meetings.
TIME recently named the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum as one of the World’s Greatest Places destinations to visit in 2026.
In what will be one of America’s biggest years, aligned with the 250th Anniversary, Indy is named one of 14 “Best Places to Go in the U.S.” in 2026.
The Chicago Tribune highlighted Indy as a standout destination for outdoor adventure, shining a light on the Greater Indy Trailways and its more than 800 miles of connected paths and greenways.
Hands-on learning and an immense collection of artifacts, coupled with sheer scale, puts The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in the top spot for readers of USA Today.
Spacious and airy Civic Plaza, cutting-edge security procedures, and local food options have solidified Indianapolis International Airport's top spot on Airport Council International's list of top North American airports for a stunning fourteenth year in a row.
If you're looking for a unique stay, it's hard to top Indy's Bottleworks Hotel according to readers of USA Today. This former Coca-Cola bottling plant features art deco design and is the anchor for the larger Bottleworks District which has become one of the hottest places to play, eat, and stay in the city. According to USA Today, guests enjoy "a stay that is both grand and intimate." No. 1 best boutique hotel in 2025 and No. 3 best boutique hotel in 2026.
For the second year in a row, Bottleworks and Ironworks hotels have earned the prestigious One Michelin Key distinction in the 2025 Michelin Guide Hotel Selection. They remain the only hotels in Indiana to receive this honor.
Michelin Keys, considered the stars of the hotel world, recognize properties that deliver truly exceptional guest experiences. Both Bottleworks and Ironworks were awarded One Michelin Key, signifying a “very special stay.”
From mastering the basic donut to fluffing the perfect croissant, Indy's baking tradition caught the eye of Food & Wine Magazine which named it a Best City for Bakeries. Editors called out a classic in Long's Bakery, but also acknowledged Leviathan Bakehouse for their delicious house-made bread.
Citing renowned local eateries and restaurateurs, Food & Wine paints a colorful picture of Indy's diverse culinary scene. From Chey Oya's The TRAP to Gallery Pastry Bar to The AMP at 16 Tech, peruse editor Katie Chang's roundup of local restaurants ready to welcome visitors in Indy.
Noting the city's rich jazz heritage and venues ranging from the Chatterbox to the Hi-Fi and the Vogue, Reader's Digest encouraged readers to tune into Indy's music scene.
The 500 Festival Mini Marathon (AKA: The Indy Mini) was cited for its iconic course that takes 35,000+ runners through downtown and around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
For the eighth time, IND was chosen as the best medium-sized airport after feedback from millions of worldwide customers lauded its terminal facilities for cleanliness, comfort, atmosphere, signs, and Wi-Fi.
When USA Today readers were asked to rank their Top 10 Convention Cities, it was Indy coming in at #1. With more hotel rooms (4,700) connected to the Indiana Convention Center than any city in the country, it isn't surprising that the ease of meeting in Indy pushed us to the top of the list.
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