IndianaAviation & Car Culture
Indiana is the racing capital of the world and the birthplace of Wilbur Wright. Purdue has produced more astronauts than nearly any other university, including Neil Armstrong. Every Memorial Day weekend the state stops for the Indy 500.
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Indiana aviation
- Purdue University, West LafayetteKnown as the Cradle of Astronauts, with one of the oldest university airports in the country.
- Grissom Air Museum, PeruBombers and tankers beside the base named for astronaut Gus Grissom.
- Wilbur Wright Birthplace, MillvilleThe restored home where the elder Wright brother was born.
Indiana car culture
- Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayThe Brickyard and home of the Indianapolis 500.
- IMS MuseumIndy 500 winning cars and racing history inside the speedway.
- Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, AuburnClassic American luxury cars in the company's original Art Deco showroom.
- Studebaker National Museum, South BendWagons and cars from the company that started in South Bend.
Best drives in Indiana
Brown County back roadsHilly, wooded roads around Nashville, Indiana, best in October color.
Ohio River Scenic BywayRiver towns and bluffs along the state's southern border.
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Indiana FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Indiana?
Start with Purdue University, Grissom Air Museum, and Wilbur Wright Birthplace. Known as the Cradle of Astronauts, with one of the oldest university airports in the country.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Indiana?
Car people in Indiana head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Museum, and Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. The Brickyard and home of the Indianapolis 500.
What are the best scenic drives in Indiana?
Brown County back roads and Ohio River Scenic Byway are two of the most popular. Hilly, wooded roads around Nashville, Indiana, best in October color.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Indiana?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Indiana.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.