15 Activities
Midwest Road Trip to Ohio and Indiana
Starts from
Detroit
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
15
Duration
2 days
Length
448 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Detroit
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
448 mi
- Natural Attractions
- History and Culture
Alana Valko
Travel Expert
- Visit museums dedicated to fine art and US Air Force planes.
- Explore downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, and visit the Cincinnati Zoo.
- Drink from a fresh spring in Carmel, Indiana.
There is more to the Midwest than just cornfields and football rivalries. This two-day family-fun trip will take travelers through major Midwestern cities in Ohio and Indiana, including Toledo, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. You'll explore some of the coolest museums and nearby cultural attractions all free of charge.
You will start in the "Glass City" of Toledo, Ohio, at the Museum of Art, famous for its glass collections and famous works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. The whole family can revel in the glassblowing studio, where you can take glass-making classes and make your own glass art. You will then venture to Dayton, Ohio, to tap into US history at the National Museum of the US Air Force, the largest military aviation museum in the world, with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display. Kids and adults will love to view the towering airplanes and walk into famous aircraft like JFK's Air Force One. You will end day one in Cincinnati, Ohio, exploring the cityscape.
On day two you will begin at Cincinnati's famous and historic zoo, which is the second oldest zoo in the country. You'll view manatees, reptiles, and Cincinnati's famous hippo, Fiona. You will depart Cincinnati and then make your way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to walk the interactive canal and explore a laidback neighborhood for an early dinner. You'll stop at the Flowing Well Park in Carmel, Indiana, to drink crisp water from a natural artesian well before heading back home.
You will start in the "Glass City" of Toledo, Ohio, at the Museum of Art, famous for its glass collections and famous works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. The whole family can revel in the glassblowing studio, where you can take glass-making classes and make your own glass art. You will then venture to Dayton, Ohio, to tap into US history at the National Museum of the US Air Force, the largest military aviation museum in the world, with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display. Kids and adults will love to view the towering airplanes and walk into famous aircraft like JFK's Air Force One. You will end day one in Cincinnati, Ohio, exploring the cityscape.
On day two you will begin at Cincinnati's famous and historic zoo, which is the second oldest zoo in the country. You'll view manatees, reptiles, and Cincinnati's famous hippo, Fiona. You will depart Cincinnati and then make your way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to walk the interactive canal and explore a laidback neighborhood for an early dinner. You'll stop at the Flowing Well Park in Carmel, Indiana, to drink crisp water from a natural artesian well before heading back home.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- History and Culture
There is more to the Midwest than just cornfields and football rivalries. This two-day family-fun trip will take travelers through major Midwestern cities in Ohio and Indiana, including Toledo, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. You'll explore some of the coolest museums and nearby cultural attractions all free of charge.
You will start in the "Glass City" of Toledo, Ohio, at the Museum of Art, famous for its glass collections and famous works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. The whole family can revel in the glassblowing studio, where you can take glass-making classes and make your own glass art. You will then venture to Dayton, Ohio, to tap into US history at the National Museum of the US Air Force, the largest military aviation museum in the world, with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display. Kids and adults will love to view the towering airplanes and walk into famous aircraft like JFK's Air Force One. You will end day one in Cincinnati, Ohio, exploring the cityscape.
On day two you will begin at Cincinnati's famous and historic zoo, which is the second oldest zoo in the country. You'll view manatees, reptiles, and Cincinnati's famous hippo, Fiona. You will depart Cincinnati and then make your way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to walk the interactive canal and explore a laidback neighborhood for an early dinner. You'll stop at the Flowing Well Park in Carmel, Indiana, to drink crisp water from a natural artesian well before heading back home.
You will start in the "Glass City" of Toledo, Ohio, at the Museum of Art, famous for its glass collections and famous works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. The whole family can revel in the glassblowing studio, where you can take glass-making classes and make your own glass art. You will then venture to Dayton, Ohio, to tap into US history at the National Museum of the US Air Force, the largest military aviation museum in the world, with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display. Kids and adults will love to view the towering airplanes and walk into famous aircraft like JFK's Air Force One. You will end day one in Cincinnati, Ohio, exploring the cityscape.
On day two you will begin at Cincinnati's famous and historic zoo, which is the second oldest zoo in the country. You'll view manatees, reptiles, and Cincinnati's famous hippo, Fiona. You will depart Cincinnati and then make your way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to walk the interactive canal and explore a laidback neighborhood for an early dinner. You'll stop at the Flowing Well Park in Carmel, Indiana, to drink crisp water from a natural artesian well before heading back home.
Alana Valko
Travel Expert
- Visit museums dedicated to fine art and US Air Force planes.
- Explore downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, and visit the Cincinnati Zoo.
- Drink from a fresh spring in Carmel, Indiana.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
219 mi1 mi
Hitting Ohio Hotspots
Spend the day visiting two amazing museums in the Midwest, first stopping at the Toledo Museum of Art and then exploring over 360 aircrafts at the National Museum of the US Air Force. End the evening in Cincinnati, Ohio, viewing skyline views at the riverfront park and catching live music or skating at the city's center.
Brew your morning coffee and head out on your two-day road trip through different Midwest towns, starting in Michiganders' greatest rival, Ohio. Don't worry — you won't be stepping into any rowdy football stadiums.
7 Activities
Day 2
227 mi
Cincy Zoo to Indianapolis Cityscapes
Spend the morning at the Cincinnati Zoo, exploring world-renowned exhibits and animals that will amaze the whole family. Drive into Indianapolis, Indiana, to walk the serene and beautiful canal, then grab pizza in the free-spirited Broad Ripple neighborhood. End the trip drinking natural fresh water from an artesian well.