Monument Circle
4.5
Points of Interest & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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  • Andrey N
    Flower Mound, Texas3,853 contributions
    Monument Circle
    This is a beautiful Monument in the center of the city. It has a nice fountain and you are able to walk around it. From the Circle, you can see the State Capitol building just down the street, check out some of the local shops, or even sit down on the monument steps while you enjoy the sounds of the city. We are disappointed a little we ran out of time on this trip before we could see this monument at night as we're told it looks brilliant when the statues are lit up. If you are in Indianapolis, you are sure to pass through this spot.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written October 5, 2023
  • Fred N
    Spearfish, South Dakota914 contributions
    Impressive
    A very unique downtown! There is so much to see and so many pictures to take. I am impressed with the numbers of veteran monuments. I must add the people sleeping around the monuments can make taking pictures difficult. Travel safe…
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written October 11, 2023
  • TheLeongOhana
    United States7,517 contributions
    Christmas Lights and Music
    We had to park a couple blocks away and walk back to the Monument Circle as there were a lot of people visiting Friday night. Don’t forget to pay the meter as parking was enforced until 11pm. About half of the monument base was blocked due to construction and the fountain was drained. However the Christmas lights were strung all the way to the top and the floodlight illumination all cycled through red, white and green colors making it festive. A light show in tandem played on some of the surrounding buildings in time with Christmas music. The show also included an audio recognition for our veterans. Rounding out the Christmas feel was lighted horse drawn carriages lined up in front of the monument waiting for customers and a large nativity scene on the cathedral’s lawn. A cool Santa’s Mailbox was setup to accept letters with drive ups allowed. That was a nice touch for the kids!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written December 17, 2023
  • Dean
    Springfield, Missouri59 contributions
    Beautiful Holiday Lights
    Beautiful lights on the monument for the holiday season. The area was busy with tourists enjoying the lights and music. We felt very safe being there at night. The brick walkways need some TLC. There were several missing and a definite trip hazard.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written January 1, 2024
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Bill C
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
I used to live in Indianapolis Indiana until November 2018.
I miss walking around monument circle and especially on a geogeous day like we been having the last few days
Written April 16, 2024
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Dean
Springfield, MO59 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Beautiful lights on the monument for the holiday season. The area was busy with tourists enjoying the lights and music. We felt very safe being there at night. The brick walkways need some TLC. There were several missing and a definite trip hazard.
Written January 1, 2024
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,517 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We had to park a couple blocks away and walk back to the Monument Circle as there were a lot of people visiting Friday night.

Don’t forget to pay the meter as parking was enforced until 11pm.

About half of the monument base was blocked due to construction and the fountain was drained. However the Christmas lights were strung all the way to the top and the floodlight illumination all cycled through red, white and green colors making it festive. A light show in tandem played on some of the surrounding buildings in time with Christmas music. The show also included an audio recognition for our veterans.

Rounding out the Christmas feel was lighted horse drawn carriages lined up in front of the monument waiting for customers and a large nativity scene on the cathedral’s lawn.

A cool Santa’s Mailbox was setup to accept letters with drive ups allowed. That was a nice touch for the kids!
Written December 17, 2023
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Baybug2
Macon, GA327 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
They were hanging holiday decorations so it was all blocked off. However what we could see it is lovely. We will have to go back!
Written November 12, 2023
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Fred N
Spearfish, SD914 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A very unique downtown! There is so much to see and so many pictures to take. I am impressed with the numbers of veteran monuments. I must add the people sleeping around the monuments can make taking pictures difficult. Travel safe…
Written October 11, 2023
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Andrey N
Flower Mound, TX3,853 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a beautiful Monument in the center of the city. It has a nice fountain and you are able to walk around it. From the Circle, you can see the State Capitol building just down the street, check out some of the local shops, or even sit down on the monument steps while you enjoy the sounds of the city. We are disappointed a little we ran out of time on this trip before we could see this monument at night as we're told it looks brilliant when the statues are lit up. If you are in Indianapolis, you are sure to pass through this spot.
Written October 6, 2023
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Aviron
New York City, NY209 contributions
Feb 2023
It is rare to find such a large roundabout in the US, with the buildings around it following the curve. If yo are in Indianapolis, you are sure to pass through this spot.
Written February 14, 2023
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Jacob H
Indianapolis, IN698 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Christmas time is always nice with Circle of Lights. Additionally, they have "Shine a Light" projector presentation that shows a dedication to Veterans and Military Memorials in Indianapolis.
Written January 29, 2023
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Brandon
Pittsburgh, PA971 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Monument Circle was great for light up night while we were visiting Indianapolis. Lots of food and drink nearby for different experiences depending on who you are.
Written November 25, 2022
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TheRealJTForReal
Hopkinsville, KY563 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Mesmerizing architecture that you don’t get to see often. The centerpiece of downtown Indy. Wish we could have seen it at night when it is lit up. Simply a beautiful monument.
Written September 3, 2022
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