Philadelphia International (PHL) is situated on the northern banks of the Delaware River, in Pennsylvania, and it can be reached by Interstate-95 and Highway 291. Flight duration is two to three hours to Indianapolis International (IND), and upon arrival, you will be at the hub of a transportation route surrounding the city. Highways 36, 421, and 136 are all part of that hub, and make travel easy to your destination.

Attractions

The Indianapolis Colts play their home games here at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world-famous track where the Indianapolis 500 race occurs annually. The Indianapolis Museum of Art has four separate buildings that house art from pre-Columbian times, Baroque, Impressionism, Medieval times and 18th century British art. Eagle Creek Park and Nature Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country, and features over 5,000 acres of hiking, swimming, bird watching, sailing and fishing.

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art includes paintings and sculptures from the 19th century onward, including works by Frederick Remington, as well as Indian arts and crafts from all over North America.

Hints and tips

From May to September, temperatures in Indianapolis average in the 70's and 80's; occasionally rising above 90 degrees. December through February is the cold months, with temperatures averaging in the 30's and 40's, and the spring and fall months are warmer. Precipitation is moderate, with May through June being the wettest months.