4 days in Newark & Indianapolis Itinerary

Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): walk around Branch Brook Park and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the resident critters at Bronx Zoo and then take in nature's colorful creations at New York Botanical Garden.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Newark online trip builder.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Newark. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in April, and nighttime lows around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to fly to Indianapolis.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): examine the collection at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, then have fun and explore at Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and then stop by Rocket Fizz. On your second day here, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Indianapolis Zoo, examine the collection at Rhythm! Discovery Center, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Indianapolis road trip planning website.

Getting from Newark to Indianapolis by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. April in Indianapolis sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 43°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.