Nearby attractions include:

• Downtown Indianapolis, 7 miles
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 10.4 miles
• Indianapolis Convention Center & RCA Dome, 7.8 miles
• Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens, 8.4 miles
• Conseco Fieldhouse, 9.5 miles
• Indiana State Fairgrounds, 14.8 miles
• IUPUI, 11 miles
• Indianapolis International Airport, 15 miles
• University of Indianapolis, 6.2 miles
• St. Francis Hospital, 1.4 miles

A short drive will take you straight into the heart of Indianapolis and all of the attractions that the city has to offer, including the Indiana Convention Center and RC Dome, Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Children's Museum, and the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens. Make sure your plans also include a tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway- home to the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, and Formula 1 racing.

Directions to the Hotel:
The property is located on the south side of Indianapolis near the intersection of Southport Road and I-65. From I-65, take exit #103 (Southport Road). Go west on Southport Road, then take a left on McFarland Boulevard. The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Indianapolis South will be on your left.

If you are traveling into the Indianapolis area by car, make sure you're aware of the current construction projects going on in our city! Check out the Indiana Department of Transportation website for details.

With the Hoosier capitol at our doorstep, there's no shortcoming of activities to keep you busy while you're here! From ice skating rinks to bowling alleys and shopping malls to golf courses, there's plenty to do in Indianapolis!

Fitness Centers:
The Training Station, Inc. - 1.30 miles (317) 885-5800
Curves For Women - 2.91 miles (317) 788-8508

Ice Skating:
Indiana World Skating Academy (Pan America Plaza) - 9.58 miles
Year round indoor skating.
Pepsi Coliseum (Indiana State Fairgrounds) - 14.79 Indoor skating from October through March on the home ice of the Indianapolis Ice hockey team.

Shopping:
For those who love to shop, Southport is a growing area with lots of quaint shops and fine shopping, great options exist at both the Greenwood Park Mall and Circle Centre, in downtown Indianapolis.

Greenwood Park Mall - 5.77 miles
We've got just what you're looking for at Greenwood Park Mall. You'll have a great day of shopping with stores like American Eagle, Ann Taylor Loft, Beach Baby Surf and Swim, B.Moss, The Disney Store, Eddie Bauer, Electronics Boutique, Victoria's Secret and Waldenbooks, plus over 120 specialty shops. Greenwood Park Mall has something for everyone! Still looking for that special gift? Stop by one of our anchor stores like JCPenney, Lazarus, L.S. Ayres, Sears or Von Maur for a great selection of quality merchandise.

Circle Centre Mall - 9.63 miles
Come to Circle Centre in Indianapolis to explore 2 full city blocks and 4 exciting levels that feature more than 100 shopping, dining and entertainment options. Love shopping? Then Circle Centre is for you.

Golf Courses:
Smock Golf Course - 4.06 miles
(317) 888-0036
Sarah Shank Golf Course - 5.89 miles
(317) 784-0631