The Indianapolis 500 takes place each May, but the Speedway remains an exciting attraction all year long. In addition to hosting other racing events, including motorcycle racing, it is the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, which has a huge collection of memorabilia and racing, classic and antique cars, as well as Brickyard Crossing, a Pete Dye-designed golf course with four holes inside the raceway oval. Visitors can take a bus tour around the track when it is not in use, or even take a lap in a real Indy car.

Address: 4790 W. 16th St

Website: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com

Telephone: (317) 492-6784

Opening times: Museum: 9am-5pm daily, except Christmas day. Event and tour times vary.

Admission: Museum: $5 (adults), $3 (children 6-15). Grounds tour (includes museum): $25 (adults), $10 (children 6-15). Event ticket prices vary.