This was so cool! I've visited during the winter.. but had no clue there was an elevator to the top! The views were amazing, & on this particular day, we got to ride the elevator for free ( donations accepted). The staff was very friendly & knowledgeable! The elevator was definitely a claustrophobic nightmare... but I survived lol

The monument state of art craftsmanship and meticulous depiction of war time efforts by youth and their family. Indiana salutes their supreme sacrifice right in the heart of the capital city. The place also interesting place to set in the evening and see the city changing its colors with fall of dusk. Enjoy walking around the place around dusk!!

Great distinction for an evening stroll. Indianapolis is very walkable so get out and see it. The monument and fountain are beautiful. The whole circle is full of restaurants, bars, and stores. Nice areas to sit and enjoy take out.

This place is aesthetic! So many people love going downtown during the weekend just to sit at the circle. It is pretty chill and you get to meet amazing people. People singing, dancing, many eating and car meets as well. It is also a place that several individuals go to distressed and I think that is pretty amazing. On top of that, the circle center Christmas light during December is heartwarming! We Hoosiers absolutely love it!

Definitely worth a stop if you are visiting Indianapolis for a first time. It is way taller than you would think and has beautiful sculpture work. It is surrounded by small businesses and nice stops. Lots of cool events around the area as well.

Very neat monument. Incredible detail on the sculpting and masonry. Looks awesome in the winter, apparently. The only thing I wish that was changed about this is that it should be entirely a park around it. Currently it is just a road (which is comprised of old brick). There's one segment that has turned into a turf 'lawn', and people seemed to love it. Would be awesome if there were more public pedestrian space around it, because it's so neat.

Enjoyed seeing this. Pretty cool. The buildings look like they are moving & a great tribute to our soldiers. As well as our country. There is construction going on. But still able to see move around. At Christmas I herd downtown is beautiful.

We were just driving down from Chicago to see some Christmas lights during the winter of 2019 and ended up in this beautiful Monument Circle. It wasn’t that crowded and we really enjoyed a horse carriage drive around the city! The architecture was amazing and what a great way to pay tribute to the brave men & women who served the country!

One of the absolutely most beautiful monuments in the world. The architecture and design behind this is amazing. Plus the combination with the water makes it a must see. There is a museum as well, unfortunately it is closed for remodeling. There are some picnic tables in which to sit and enjoy the place as well. The whole design around the circle makes this place a destination.

Indianapolis is a very exciting city. I enjoy driving and walking around the soldiers and sailors monument. If you take time to really look at this monument it will touch your heart, it gives me chills for two reasons, the first is how it marks wars our country has endured, and the second is the amazing architecture. Stop and really look at it, it speaks volumes about the pride taken to create this landmark.

I was totally impressed by downtown Indianapolis. What a big and beautiful downtown this place has. Soldier Monument and Monument Circle are beautiful, artistic attractions that many cities only wish they had.

First time in Indianapolis. In the morning, we were going to Monument, and the elevator was out of order. It was sweaty fun to go all way up and down. I did my legs day for sure. And it's made my trip more fun than I expected.

This is a very beautiful architectural monument. It does have elevator to go on top and view the Indianapolis downtown. Great place to hangout. We visited this place on Sunday and the street parking for free.

Reminds me of Trafalgar Square in London... It was closed when we got there but it wasn't an issue... Indianapolis has so many great monuments.

Great place to be in downtown Indianapolis. After Thanksgiving the monument is transformed into the "World's largest Christmas tree". Fun place to be to people watch. Several food and drink options near by.

Beautiful architecture and lovely buildings all around. The flowers and landscaping are beautiful. The orchestra can be heard through the entirety of the circle 🎶

It was fine. The monument itself is nice, but we went for the "tree lighting" and it was slightly underwhelming. Waited an hour and a half, through the ceremony (which was a host and some music, live and recorded), for them to just switch on the lights. With a buildup like that, I expected something more. Not really worth the effort. I've been to a lot of small town festivals or lighting ceremonies that were more fun, especially if you have kids.

While the museum is no longer on site the monument is still a cool place to go, look at and take pictures at. It looked like renovations were being done on the north half. The shops surrounding the monument can be cool.

Nice place to visit! I don't know much about the statue on the site but whatever it looks beautiful.

This is the Pinnacle of downtown Indy! If you come here go ahead and ask that bum sitting on the side to take a picture of you and your friends/ family. But in all seriousness this is a very beautiful monument! Unfortunately at the moment there is a bit of a homeless problem around here though.. Hopefully it doesn't stay that way.

Some construction work on the steps for the monument currently, but still really cool to see! Easily accessible and makes for a great stop if you are exploring the city or looking for some fun sights.

Definitely a must see for anyone visiting or living in Indianapolis. A moving monument on par with something you would find in Washington DC. A great way to honor our American heroes.

It was very nice to visit There is an observatory at the top! Take the elevator and take good photos, no charges.

Stunning historic place! The scenic view of Indianapolis downtown is one of its kind. It is open and free to the public. No restrooms. No wheelchair accessible. There are 2 ways to go up, through the 300 steps or the elevator (max 4 people per ride). Kids friendly. It's free to the public!! And it's beautiful 😍 Definitely a must-go.

This is absolutely gorgeous and really nice to walk around. Enjoy the statues, history, and fountain. Beautiful at night. Parking is impossible though.

Beautiful monument to our war heroes right in down town. Music and lights change at the top of the hour. Very cool and worth seeing when in Indianapolis

An amazing monument in the cutest round about. I would recommend parking on the side to grab any quick photos. Also, check the schedule before you go because the inside of the monument was closed when we went.

It’s a beautiful place in downtown Indianapolis, has two waterfall type fountains on each side. The only downside is there are too many indigent people hanging around scaring tourists away.

Absolutely beautiful monument! Definitely worth the stop and visit. Will come back sometime to check it out during the night!

Such a beautiful historical monument. The lights around it at night are stunning. Hope to see it again in warmer weather when the fountain is in use. Also would like to see how it looks in daylight.

The workers were super nice and the view at top was stunning! But please go at your own pace if you take the stairs, at times it's claustrophobic and steep so keep that in mind and do whatever suits you :)

I am always in awe of this Monument. It is absolutely amazing. Seeing it on television or photos does not do it justice. If you have not seen it, and you happen to be in Downtown Indy, do yourself a favor and make time to see it.

Breathtaking sculpture of those who volunteered and fought for the state and for the country. The artwork makes you emotional and makes you value how rich history is. The architecture of the whole monument looks like ancient European ones. The views from any angles are simply amazing.

Pretty cool monument right in the middle of the city. The little museum thing was closed at the time but still enjoyed our time. Nighttime looks like it would be very nice as well so will need to check it out at night next time.

One of the Best things I've ever seen, especially being a Sailor , myself..

Beautiful monument. But be careful when parking in the area; look for the towing signs.

For indigenous Indianapolis folks, this is old news, but the monuments in downtown Indy are fantastic, anchored by the Soldiers & Sailors monument and its fountain. The way the buildings are contoured around the circle of well done, better than Columbus Circle in NYC. Plus, the monument attracts a diverse crowd. Old couples, artists, dog walkers, and vagabonds all congregate.