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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (in Shelbyville) and The Miller House and Garden (in Columbus). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, see the interesting displays at The Eiteljorg Museum, admire the natural beauty at White River State Park, and join the crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

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Dublin, Ireland to Indianapolis is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dublin to Indianapolis is minus 5 hours. In June, Indianapolis is somewhat warmer than Dublin - with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. You'll set off for Cincinnati on the 9th (Thu).

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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Cincinnati: Ark Encounter (in Williamstown), Boone County Distilling Co. (in Independence) and Dayton (The Wright Cycle Company Complex, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, meet the residents at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, stroll the grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, and see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

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You can drive from Indianapolis to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can 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 14th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.