1 day in Central Indiana Itinerary

Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.

On the 8th (Thu), admire the striking features of Scottish Rite Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, then explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and finally stroll the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery.

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Peoria to Indianapolis is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Peoria to Indianapolis is 1 hour. April in Indianapolis sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.