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About Indianapolis
Indianapolis's Motor Speedway hosts the world's fastest 200-lap race on Memorial Day weekend, drawing 400,000 spectators. The city's cultural institutions rival much larger metros. The revitalized downtown canal district offers walkable entertainment.
Best months to visit
June, August, September
Things to do in Indianapolis
Tour the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame
Attend the Indy 500 race on Memorial Day weekend
Walk the downtown Canal Walk with cultural museums
Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art's free collection
Explore the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Experience the Soldiers & Sailors Monument and Monument Circle
Weather by month
Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.
January
3C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
5C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
11C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
May
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
July
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
August
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
December
6C
Cold, with occasional showers.
Indianapolis is best known for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its Memorial Day '500', but the city around it has reinvented its downtown with the Canal Walk, a dense cluster of museums including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and one of the country's largest children's museums. It's a flat, easy-to-navigate Midwestern capital with a low-key but improving food scene.
Best areas to stay in Indianapolis
Downtown / Monument Circle
The civic heart, with the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and surrounding museums and dining.
Canal Walk / White River State Park
A landscaped waterway area with museums, the zoo and walking paths.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway area
Home to the famous racetrack, museum and track tours.
Mass Ave (Massachusetts Avenue)
An arts and entertainment district with theatres, galleries and restaurants.
Getting to Indianapolis
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Flights
Fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 15–20 minutes from downtown.
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From London
~9–11 hours from London with one connection.
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Getting around
Downtown is walkable; a car or ride-share is useful for the Speedway and outer attractions.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Indianapolis?
May (around the Indy 500) is the most exciting but busiest time; April–June and September–October offer pleasant weather generally.
How do I get to Indianapolis?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is well connected via major US hubs and about 15–20 minutes from downtown.
Can I visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway outside race weekends?
Yes — the IMS Museum is open year-round and track tours run on non-event days, offering a look at the famous oval even without a race.
What is the Canal Walk?
A landscaped downtown waterway with paths for walking, cycling and pedal boats, lined with museums, monuments and restaurants.
Is Indianapolis good for families?
Yes — the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is one of the largest in the world, and the zoo and downtown canal area are family-friendly.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Lucky enough to be there for Indy 500 weekend — the atmosphere across the whole city was unlike anything else I've experienced.
Greg P. · May 2024
★★★★☆
Took the Speedway track tour on a quiet weekday and it was still a thrill to drive around the oval in the shuttle.
Michelle D. · March 2024
★★★★☆
Spent a morning at the Children's Museum with the kids and an afternoon along the Canal Walk — easy, relaxed day.
Tom V. · August 2023
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