Sight Downtown, Indianapolis
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
A sight in Downtown, Indianapolis, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes.
Why go
Monument Circle's 284-foot centerpiece; ride or climb to the observation deck.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Indianapolis, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Monument Circle and Indiana Roof Ballroom. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Indianapolis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Monument Circle
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at the city's center, strung with thousands of lights as the Circle of Lights each winter.
Sight · Downtown Indianapolis · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Indiana Roof Ballroom
1927 ballroom atop the Indiana Theatre with a domed, star-lit ceiling; it hosted a ticketed NYE party in 2025.
Drinks · Downtown Indianapolis · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Harry & Izzy's
St. Elmo's sister grill on Illinois Street, with the same shrimp cocktail in a livelier, more casual room.
Food · Downtown Indianapolis · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4St. Elmo Steak House
The city's oldest steakhouse, open since 1902, famous for a horseradish-heavy shrimp cocktail and a deep wine list.
Food · Downtown Indianapolis · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5St. Elmo Steak House
Downtown steakhouse since 1902, famous for a fiery horseradish shrimp cocktail.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Canal Walk
Paved path along the 1830s Central Canal through downtown, with skyline views and bridges lit at night.
Activity · Downtown Indianapolis · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a stop on our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Indianapolis
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When to go
Average daily highs in Indianapolis run from 35°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month.
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Getting there
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- Address
- 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
- Coordinates
- 39.76855, -86.15804
- Destination
- Indianapolis, Indiana
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: quick answers
How much time do you need at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
Where is Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument?
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is at 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument?
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument appears on Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Indianapolis.
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