7 days in Indianapolis & Carmel 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co. and Indianapolis Museum of Art. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Indianapolis, make a trip to Central Canal, and brush up on your military savvy at Indiana War Memorial.

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Washington to Indianapolis is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in January, expect Indianapolis to be a bit cooler, temps between 36°F and 19°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard and Gallery by the Sea Carmel. There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Carmelite Monastery, and get engrossed in the history at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe.

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Traveling by flight from Indianapolis to Carmel takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Indianapolis to Carmel. Traveling from Indianapolis in January, expect Carmel to be much warmer, temps between 62°F and 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can drive back home.