10 days in Cincinnati & Indianapolis Itinerary

Get outdoors at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum and Cincinnati Nature Center. Popular historic sites such as Carillon Historical Park and Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Cincinnati side-trips: Dayton (Esther Price Fine Chocolates, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more) and Jungle Jim's International Market (in Fairfield). There's much more to do: try your luck at JACK Cincinnati Casino, take in the spiritual surroundings of Immaculata Church, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Boone County Distilling Co., and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains.

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Washington DC to Cincinnati is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in December, expect Cincinnati to be slightly colder, temps between 45°F and 29°F. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Indianapolis.

Appreciate the collections at Indianapolis Museum of Art and Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co. and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Indianapolis: Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino (in Anderson), Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (in Shelbyville) and Not Just Popcorn (in Edinburgh). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at The Miller House and Garden, examine the collection at The Eiteljorg Museum, learn about winemaking at Oliver Winery, and sample the fine beverages at Bear Wallow Distillery.

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Getting from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Indianapolis are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly back home.