Indianapolis, Indiana

Step into the world of HGTV’s Good Bones by exploring the stars’ haunts—or even staying in one of their homes.

Known as the Racing Capital of the World for its famous speedway and the Circle City for a landmark monument, Indianapolis offers a weekend of adventures that extend to top-notch museums, an attraction-filled downtown park and stellar restaurants.

Fifty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy spoke in Indianapolis on the night Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, urging prayer instead of violence. Today, a memorial and and initiative honor that moment and inspire peaceful activism.

Six stories of crafty gifts. A troupe of tap-dancing Santas. An epic raceway dressed up for joy. And one unbelievably tall tree. They’re all part of a very Indy Christmas.

Highlights of a 6-mile hike through Indianapolis include a 331-stair challenge, public art, the river walk, skyline views and a canal.

Oh, pub crawl, we’ll always love you. But there’s a perky new kid making the rounds of coffee shops in several Midwest cities.