12 days in Indianapolis 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Indiana State Fairgrounds and Dayton Dragons Baseball. Get out of town with these interesting Indianapolis side-trips: Skydive Indianapolis (in Frankfort), RiverScape MetroPark (in Dayton) and McAllister Covered Bridge (in Rockville). Next up on the itinerary: race across the water with Rockin Thunder River Tours, admire the majestic nature at Shades State Park, brush up on your military savvy at Indiana War Memorial, and test your team's savvy at The Escape Room Fishers.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Indianapolis trip planning website.

In August, daily temperatures in Indianapolis can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 65°F.