Indianapolis Hotels

Indiana's capital was home to many early carmakers until Detroit overtook it, leaving it with the legacy of a rectangular test-track, et voila - the Indianapolis 500 was born. But there's more to this city than screaming wheels - as its museums, architecture and James Dean memorial will prove.

The US is most popular with travellers during the summer, but this is when American families pack everything up and head out to visit Aunt Tilly. To avoid mobs (especially throughout the national park system), it's better to go during autumn or early spring.