Carmel Arts and Design District

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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.


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Top hotels in Carmel Arts and Design District

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Ironworks Hotel Indy
4 out of 5
2721 E 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is HK$1,534 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
HK$1,534
HK$1,795 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews)
"Hotel has a unique vibe with the historical industrial theme. There are a lot of period looking pieces in the hotel ranging from the woodwork, steel, and decorative pieces most of which are probably reclaimed and repurposed. The staff were all friendly and helpful from the doorman to the front desk ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
3.5 out of 5
2544 Executive Dr, Indianapolis, IN
The price is HK$714 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
HK$714
HK$836 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (764 reviews)
"Elevators are legitimately dangerous. Rooms are sparsely furnished but adequate. Staff was very friendly, hotel was quiet, restaurant was good. This is an older property and it shows, but the basics are there, and it good enough, but not far above average, if at all. The store they have there is ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
JW Marriott Indianapolis
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 out of 5
10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is HK$1,113 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
HK$1,113
HK$1,302 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,215 reviews)
"The rooms stayed so quiet all the time! Great views, front desk Staff are wonderful- especially Nafi! She was fantastic! The bar on the main floor was quick to get food out and drinks. The gym looks really nice- our schedule was crazy so we didn’t get to enjoy that feature. The skywalk was great ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

JW Marriott Indianapolis
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
2311 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN
The price is HK$471 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
HK$471
HK$551 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
"Very nice place. Nothing fancy but good for a restful nights sleep"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Sleep Inn
Omni Severin Hotel
Omni Severin Hotel
4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
The price is HK$1,239 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
HK$1,239
HK$1,450 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"The hospitality 🎶"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Omni Severin Hotel
Marriott Indianapolis North
Marriott Indianapolis North
4 out of 5
3645 River Crossing Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN
The price is HK$1,471 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
HK$1,471
HK$1,721 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"Pool was a little noisy with partygoers and glassware"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Marriott Indianapolis North
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