7 days in Indianapolis & Hawaii 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Eiteljorg Museum, then explore the galleries of Indianapolis Museum of Art, and then stop by Rocket Fizz.

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Chicago to Indianapolis is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Indianapolis is 1 hour. In January, daily temperatures in Indianapolis can reach 36°F, while at night they dip to 19°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): hike along Kapalua Coastal Trail, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kapalua Beach, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Kamaole Beach Park III, and then stroll through Kamaole Beach Park II.

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You can fly from Indianapolis to Lahaina in 12 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. In January, Lahaina is warmer than Indianapolis - with highs of 78°F and lows of 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can fly to Volcano.

Those who named Volcano opted for simplicity in choosing a title, taking the nearby fire-spewing Kilauea as a source of inspiration.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, pick up some local products at Hilo Farmers Market, look for all kinds of wild species at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, then examine the collection at Pacific Tsunami Museum, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Kilauea Iki Trailhead. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), view the masterpieces at Volcano Art Center Gallery, and then get impressive views of Kīlauea.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Volcano trip maker.

Fly from Lahaina to Volcano in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in January, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

On the 29th (Sun), look for gifts at Kona Joe Coffee, then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay).

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Getting from Volcano to Kailua-Kona by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can fly back home.