What's New in Indy Since 2005?

Around the world, Indianapolis’ name is synonymous with the very spirit of competition. With every structure we build, every event we stage, and every attraction we display, we set new national standards: always planning ahead for our next big opportunity – and consistently raising the game.

Indianapolis International Airport

The Col. H. Weir Cook terminal is now open at the new Indianapolis International Airport. The terminal boasts streamlined check-in and security screening areas, moving sidewalks and the spectacular Civic Plaza, which features stunning public art and new dining and retail offerings, many of them unique to Indy. The Indianapolis International Airport is conveniently located off of I-70 and is just a short 15-minute drive from downtown Indianapolis.

Indiana Convention Center

Indianapolis is on the verge of having one of the nation’s top 20 largest convention center complexes. The combination of the new multi-purpose Lucas Oil Stadium and an expanded Indiana Convention Center means Indianapolis will be able to offer 3.4 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The combined new space will make the Indiana Convention Center the nation’s 16th largest. It currently is 32nd. The Indiana Convention Center will have 566,600 square feet of exhibit space. The new exhibit halls are contiguous with the existing halls. Another 183,000 square feet is in Lucas Oil Stadium, which will be connected to the center via walkway.

Lucas Oil Stadium

Lucas Oil Stadium is a multi-use, all-weather venue that features a retractable roof. The stadium seats 63,000 for football games and other events and also features 12 meeting rooms. It will be connected to the Indiana Convention Center via a climate-controlled walkway.

New Hotel Properties Since 2005

Indianapolis' expanded convention center will be connected via skywalks to more hotel rooms than any other U.S. city-making an already-walkable city even more so.

Association Conventions & Facilities
"Second To None"
February/March 2009

  • 7,100 downtown hotel rooms
  • 12 hotels (4,000+ rooms) connected to the Indiana Convention Center
  • 32,000 hotels rooms in metro area
  • 24 properties with 10,000+ square feet of meeting space

Comfort Suites Indianapolis City Centre
Sleeping Rooms :130
515 S. West St

Conrad Indianapolis
Sleeping Rooms 243
50 W. Washington St

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
Indianapolis
Sleeping Rooms 297
601 W. Washington St.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Downtown Indianapolis
Sleeping Rooms: 168
501. W. Washington St.

Homewood Suites by Hilton
Indianapolis – Downtown
Sleeping Rooms: 92
211 S. Meridian St.

JW Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
Sleeping Rooms: 1,005
10 S. West St., Ste 801

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown
Indianapolis
Sleeping Rooms: 156
601 W. Washington St.

Staybridge Suites Indianapolis City
Centre

Sleeping Rooms: 113
535 S. West St.

New Restaurants Since 2005

Downtown Indianapolis is so dense with restaurants – more than 200 – you’ll wonder how Indy became known for sports instead of food. Every block in the convention district has multiple dining options and ones you’ll find only in the Circle City – all seasoned in hosting our convention guests.

Adobo Grill
110 E. Washington St.
317-822-9990
www.adobogrill.com

Ambrosia Centro
15 E. Maryland St.
317-635-3096
www.ambrosiaitalian.com

BARcelona Tapas Restaurant
201 N. Delaware St.
317-638-8272
www.barcelonatapas.com

Cadillac Ranch All-American Bar
and Grill
39 W. Jackson Pl.
317-636-0100
www.cadillacranchgroup.com

The Capital Grille
(Conrad Indianapolis)
40 W. Washington St.
317-423-8790
www.thecapitalgrille.com

Fogo de Chao
117 E. Washington St.
317-638-4000
www.fogo.com

Harry & Izzy’s
153 S. Illinois St.
317-635-9594
www.harryandizzys.com

Iozzo’s Garden of Italy
946 S. Meridian St.
317-974-1100
www.iozzos.com

McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood Restaurant

110 N. Illinois St.
317-631-9500
www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Noodles & Company
121 W. Maryland St.
317-638-1300
www.noodles.com

One South
(Hyatt Regency Indianapolis)
One S. Capitol Ave.
317-632-1234
www.indianapolis.hyatt.com

Patachou on the Park
225 W. Washington St.
317-632-0765
www.cafepatachou.com

Saffron Café
621 Ft. Wayne Ave.
317-917-0131
www.saffroncafe-indy.com

Scotty’s Brewhouse
1 Virginia Ave.
317-571-0808
www.scottysbrewhouse.com

The Taste of Tango
36 E. Washington St.
317-636-1122
www.thetasteoftango.com

Tastings – A Wine Experience
(Conrad Indianapolis)
50 W. Washington St.
317-423-2400
www.awineexperience.com

Weber Grill Restaurant
10 N. Illinois St.
317-636-7600
www.webergrillrestaurant.com