Indiana state capital Indianapolis, Carmel, and Anderson are adjoining cities forming the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Historically a manufacturing and transportation hub, it has become more fondly known as the ‘Crossroads of America’. The metropolitan area may be vast, but much of its intrigue lies within Mile Square, the historic centre of the city aptly named after its actual size. Home to the Indiana War Memorial complex, Mile Square is packed with museums, parks, and monuments in all directions. However, one of the city’s most-loved landmarks actually lies outside of the centre itself — the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If your schedule allows, go and witness the hair-raising ear-popping cars zoom by at the Indianapolis 500 and cheer on your favourite-to-win in the stands with fellow spectators.
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) offers direct flights to and from most major US cities, but those travelling internationally will have to take a connecting flight to reach the city. The airport is located 21 km southwest of Downtown Indianapolis, which can be reached in around 35 minutes by taking the Meijer 8 bus from the airport to Maryland Street & Pennsylvania Street.
Indianapolis is usually warm in May, with highs of 22°C and an average temperature of 18°C. The climate tends to be wet, with an average 57% chance of rain each day.