22 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Detroit: Applewood Estate (in Flint) and Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Frankenmuth). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Henry Ford, sample the fine beverages at Motor City Gas, steep yourself in history at Motown Museum, and explore the galleries of The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

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London, UK to Detroit is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Detroit is minus 5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in September, with highs in Detroit at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Cleveland.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, take in nature's colorful creations at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and then let the kids burn off some steam at Preston's H.O.P.E Playground Park. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino.

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You can fly from Detroit to Cleveland in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. September in Cleveland sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Columbus.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbus: National Museum of the US Air Force (in Dayton), Little Miami Scenic Trail (in Springfield) and Glen Helen Nature Preserve (in Yellow Springs). The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, learn the secrets of beer at Pedal Wagon Columbus, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and learn about winemaking at Rockside Winery and Vineyards.

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You can drive from Cleveland to Columbus in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In September in Columbus, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Cincinnati.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, then walk around Smale Riverfront Park, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink. On the next day, get to know the resident critters at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

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Getting from Columbus to Cincinnati by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. September in Cincinnati sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Chicago.

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Millennium Park, and enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

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Traveling by flight from Cincinnati to Chicago takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Duluth.

Step out of Duluth to go to South Range and see Amnicon Falls State Park, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: cruise along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lakewalk, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and look for all kinds of wild species at Western Waterfront Trail.

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You can fly from Chicago to Duluth in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Chicago in September, with highs in Duluth at 23°C and lows at 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can fly to Traverse City.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Traverse City: Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (in Glen Arbor) and Empire (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, &more). Next up on the itinerary: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, don't miss a visit to Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Getting from Duluth to Traverse City by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Duluth in September, expect nights in Traverse City to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.