5 days in Indianapolis & Seattle 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 18th (Tue), bet on your favorite at Indy Racing Experience and then make a trip to USS Indianapolis Memorial. Keep things going the next day: learn about all things military at Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum, steep yourself in history at The Miller House and Garden, then see the interesting displays at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Crown Hill Cemetery.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Indianapolis is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to Indianapolis is minus 8 hours. May in Indianapolis sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, then make a trip to Space Needle, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take a stroll through Pike Place Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Fri): examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and then walk around Discovery Park.

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Getting from Indianapolis to Seattle by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Indianapolis to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Indianapolis in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Seattle, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel back home.