10 days in Indianapolis & Cincinnati 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Indianapolis: The Miller House and Garden (in Columbus) and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (in Shelbyville). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, have fun and explore at Children's Museum of Indianapolis, admire the natural beauty at White River State Park, and see the interesting displays at The Eiteljorg Museum.

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Dublin, Ireland to Indianapolis is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Dublin in June, things will get a bit warmer in Indianapolis: highs are around 32°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

Explore Cincinnati's surroundings by going to Ark Encounter (in Williamstown), Louisville (Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory & Louisville Mega Cavern) and National Museum of the US Air Force (in Dayton). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, look for all kinds of wild species at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, walk around Smale Riverfront Park, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

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You can drive from Indianapolis to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.