Title: Visit Carmel Arts and Design District: Best of Carmel Arts and Design District, Indianapolis Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Carmel Arts and Design District](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Arts-And-Design-District-Indianapolis-Hotels.0-n6322026-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Indianapolis](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Indianapolis.d178266.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Indianapolis](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Indianapolis.d178266.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Carmel Arts and Design District Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Carmel-Arts-And-Design-District.d6322026.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carmel Arts and Design District Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Arts-And-Design-District.d6322026.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Carmel Arts and Design District ## Indianapolis ![Carmel Arts and Design District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322026/68a65632-2fac-4a0f-ba92-40d6ad38722d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carmel Arts and Design District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322026/920d8315-1b85-4b01-996c-4dc66c58f411.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carmel Arts and Design District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322026/7b20b598-da8c-4e0f-85be-0d1cd02c4123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carmel Arts and Design District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322026/94f6bb1a-b872-40a0-a947-9f9668491602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carmel Arts and Design District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322026/1dd9f97a-adb5-421b-890e-4b8a66cef95a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carmel Arts and Design District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Indianapolis travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Indianapolis.dx178266) #### Search through the galleries and studios of Carmel's downtown arts district for antique pieces and unique works of art for your home. Go on a tour of the Carmel Arts and Design District, a booming cultural hotspot of galleries, antique stores, restaurants, interior designers and specialty retail shops. Purchase original paintings and sculptures, participate in classes and events that support the development of the arts or simply relax in a bustling enclave of creativity. Enter the district through one of its four brick gateways. Browse the galleries and studios and purchase paintings and sculptures by local and international artists. On the second Saturday of every month, join the free gallery art walk, an opportunity to quiz artists about their work and inspirations. Open up your creativity in art classes hosted by a small number of galleries. For a full list of special events, visit the district’s official website. As you make your way through the district, pause to study the outdoor life-size sculptures. Among them are painted figures of a street musician playing a violin, a police officer greeting a passerby and a gray-haired businessman sitting on a bench reading his newspaper. These works of art were created by J. Seward Johnson Jr., an American sculptor who is noted for the realism of his work. Rummage through specialty stores and antique shops and pick up some home décor ideas from the district's interior designer showrooms. Enjoy lunch, dinner and refreshments in any of the cafés and restaurants scattered throughout the area. After your visit, consider a run, hike or bike ride. The district has direct access to the Monon Trail, a biking, walking and running trail that follows an old railway line through parts of Indiana. It links parks, state fairgrounds and commercial and residential areas. The Carmel Arts and Design District is located in the heart of downtown Carmel, about 23 miles (37 kilometers) from downtown Indianapolis and about 27 miles (44 kilometers) from Indianapolis International Airport. Find free and paid parking spaces throughout the district. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062575/7eecad7c-9f9a-4ca7-89ee-f337865d1b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Indianapolis Motor Speedway Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers. [](https://expedia.ca/Indianapolis-Motor-Speedway-Speedway.d6062575.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lucas Oil Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084993/381c988a-5c28-4903-92d3-b1d05ed4589b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucas Oil Stadium Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. 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