Insider Tips From Our Downtown Indianapolis Boutique Hotel

Join the throngs of fans excited to see one of music’s fastest rising stars, Billie Eilish, on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. On her Where Do We Go? tour, with Jessie Reyez opening, the Grammy-winning musical artist takes the stage to perform her biggest hits so far, like “Bad Guy,” “My Strange Addiction, and “You Should See Me in a Crown.”

Indianapolis’ Bankers Life Fieldhouse has tickets ranging in price depending on where you’d like to sit, but there’s no bad seat in the house when the talent is this big. Starting at $191, with the option to upgrade to VIP packages, you’ll be amazed at the performance about to unfold. Best of all, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is only blocks away from The Alexander, turning a great night into a convenient night as well.

Get your tickets now to reserve your seat – they won’t last long.

Gather your family together for a night of heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping, and sports-fueled excitement when you head to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum to watch the showdown between the NHL's Indy Fuel and the Atlanta Gladiators. These two teams are going head-to-head on January 25th starting at 6:05 p.m., and it’s a game you will not want to miss. The Indiana Farmers Coliseum is the perfect venue for catching all of the action on the ice and is only a quick trip from your comfortable accommodations at The Alexander. Convenience and an exciting night out that's fun for the whole family—it doesn’t get much better than that!

Tickets start as low as $15 and there are plenty of delicious dining options like Sriracha chicken sandwiches and grilled brats to enjoy while you watch the game. Don’t forget to check out the fan shop so you can gear-up and take home the best merchandise to show off your pride for the home team.

This Veteran’s Day, take some time for you and your family to learn about and take part in honoring those who have served the United States of America by visiting the Indiana War Memorial. Apart from a special memorial ceremony on Monday, November 11th, the museum itself offers you the opportunity to discover more about veterans, especially those from Indiana itself. The museum has displays of artifacts and military equipment, as well as 25 acres of monuments, sculptures, and statues for you to observe. There are also three parks and four fountains in dedication to these heroes.

The museum is open on Wednesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as well as on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. Special tours are available for different locations throughout this vast memorial too.

This November you can pay your respects and learn more about each conflict and war that has molded this country. You won’t want to miss out on making the Indiana War Memorial a part of your visit to Indianapolis.

You don’t have to travel far to find world-class dining options. In fact, The Alexander’s very own Nesso features incredible coastal Italian cuisine mere steps from your accommodations. Focusing on fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients, Chef Carl Chambers, Chef Layton Roberts, and Chef Kawika Pieper lead their culinary team to new heights in fine dining. Whether you are in the mood for fresh pasta dishes like lobster spaghettini and cappelletti al ragu or pork loin with summer squash and pan-roasted chicken accompanied by a pearl onion confit, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The menu offers an impressive selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options as well. Nesso Coastal Italia is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. So browse the wine list, make your selections, and don’t forget to order a piece of tiramisu!

On July 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., it’s time to kick back and have a cold one in downtown Indianapolis. Just a mile and a half away from your room at The Alexander Hotel is Military Park, which is the site of the greatest beer festival of the season—The 24th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival. Presented by the Brewers Guild of Indiana, you can taste samples of hundreds of the finest beers the state has to offer all in one place. Live entertainment and actives, as well as local food vendors, will be available all day long for you to enjoy.

General admission is $30, with the option of a $50 early bird entry ticket. Designated Driver attendees can purchase their tickets for only $10. Best of all, a portion of these proceeds will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Indiana and The Little Red Door Cancer Agency, so your good time can go toward good causes as well! Purchase your tickets online today.

Just 5.5 miles away from your room at The Alexander Hotel is the most thrilling racing event of the year – The Indy 500. Throughout the month of May, a host of races lead the way to the 103rd running of The Indy 500, where thirty racers will drive 500 miles in 200 laps to claim their trophy and a bottle of milk.

Drinking milk after a race has been a custom ever since legendary driver Louis Meyer did it in Victory Lane in 1936. The Indy 500 itself is mired in tradition and heart-pounding action that you and your family are sure to love.

This family-friendly event is reasonably priced, and with the option of the IMS Kids Club, it’s perfect for your young racers to enjoy the sport by playing games and interacting with fans their age. Tickets can be purchased online now, so you can reserve your spot and witness history.

While staying at The Alexander this March, don’t miss out on Indianapolis’ thriving music scene by attending incredible performances all month long, including Kelly Clarkson’s “Meaning of Life Tour” on March 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

As a three-time Grammy winner and four-time American Music Awards winner, Kelly Clarkson is sure to have you on your feet and in awe as she belts her most ear-catching, iconic singles, like “Miss Independent,” “Stronger,” and “Because of You,” as well as a stunning show. Special guest performers include Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli.

You won’t want to miss this incredible night of singing and dancing to some of today’s best pop music at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tickets are on sale now and range in price from $35 per ticket to VIP packages with exclusive access to extras and different areas ranging from $159 to $399.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse is located conveniently only 3 minutes from your stay at The Alexander.

The Alexander offers a cultural experience like no other hotel. Curated to reflect a desire for inspiration, we provide not just personalized luxury and convenience but works of art that surround guests in a world beyond the bedroom and lobby.

Recently, brilliant artist Nick Cave partnered with our hotel to share one of his latest pieces – a Soundsuit. Eight feet in height, this decorated sculpture is not only wearable but that’s its unique appeal. Cave’s Soundsuits obscure the wearer’s race, class, and gender, essentially, serving as armor from bias and bigotry to magnetize its audience toward a higher level of thinking about art and the world at large.

Our team at The Alexander wants you to be a part of that experience, and our mission as an art-curated hotel continues with this awesome piece to reward guests with not just a fabulous stay, but a piece of creativity and consciousness to go home with.

There’s no way that you can visit Indianapolis and not visit the Eiteljorg Museum. This history museum explores both Native America and the American West and is the only one of its kind in the Midwest. After years of slowly collecting art, and recognizing a general lack of Western Art and Native American Art museums in Indianapolis during the 50’s, businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg opened the Eiteljorg Museum.

At the Eiteljorg Museum, adventure is everywhere. Start outside where each season you can enjoy a new set of ethnobotanical explorations, discovering the wild and wondrous plants that bloom and learn how each of the plants is used. You will also stumble upon several sculptures works from a variety of Native American and American artists.

This holiday season you can expect the annual Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure. Paul Busse and his team have recreated landscapes and landmarks of the American West and downtown Indianapolis and brought them to life in the Eiteljorg Museum, making a wonderful and magical opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and to snap a few photos.

Visiting Indianapolis during the Thanksgiving holiday? Be sure to catch the Circle of Light ceremony! Join over 100,000 people in this popular tradition as the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is lit, what some refer to as a “tree,” in Monument Circle, the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Join in the excitement of the holiday season as a local child helps the Mayor “flip the switch” to light up the more than 4,000 colored lights decorating the monument. The “tree” is surrounded by larger-than-life toy soldiers and peppermint sticks.

Watch live performances by local talent, as each act is either a local celebrity or a local who auditioned to perform. A true taste of Hoosier Hospitality, don’t miss out on treats, a local tradition, music and the stage with Santa’s Workshop. When you visit the city for the Circle of Light ceremony, check out our specials for a great rate.