23 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Angels Catholic Church, then find something for the whole family at Cedar Point, and then contemplate the long history of Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Liberty Aviation Museum, then examine the collection at Merry-Go-Round Museum, and then get to know the resident critters at African Safari Wildlife Park.

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Hartford to Sandusky is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In July in Sandusky, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): learn something new at Forge a Memory, then steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and then discover the deep blue sea with Great Turtle Kayak Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, then take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Anne's Catholic Church.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island road trip tool.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Sandusky to Mackinac Island in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sandusky in July; daily highs in Mackinac Island reach 73°F and lows reach 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Wisconsin Dells.

Kids will enjoy Zipline and Speed Boats Tours. Take a break from Wisconsin Dells with a short trip to EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, about 1h 30 min away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 1st (Thu) at Noah's Ark Water Park. It doesn't end there: play a few rounds at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and look for gifts at Kernel Popcorn's Factory.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Wisconsin Dells online sightseeing planner.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mackinac Island in July: highs in Wisconsin Dells hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Ontonagon.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Ontonagon County Historical Museum, then explore the activities along Presque Isle River, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Porcupine Mountains State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Bond Falls, then get to know the fascinating history of Main Overlook, and then go deep underground at Adventure Mining Company.

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Traveling by car from Wisconsin Dells to Ontonagon takes 4.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Wisconsin Dells to Ontonagon due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Wisconsin Dells, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Ontonagon, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Munising.

Kids will enjoy Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Miners Castle Rock. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Munising: Manistique (Palms Book State Park & Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring)).

To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Munising visit site.

Getting from Ontonagon to Munising by car takes about 3 hours. In August in Munising, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Ludington.

Family-friendly places like Stony Lake Stables and Stearns Park will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Ludington: Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access (in Hart) and Mears (Silver Lake State Park & Off-Road Tours).

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Ludington trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Munising to Ludington. In August, daily temperatures in Ludington can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Saint Joseph.

On the 11th (Sun), enjoy the sea views from St. Joseph Lighthouses, then find something for the whole family at Silver Beach Carousel, then make a trip to Whirlpool Compass Fountain, and finally stroll through Silver Beach County Park. On the next day, kick back and relax at Weko Beach Park, examine the collection at Krasl Art Center, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Saint Joseph travel route planner.

You can drive from Ludington to Saint Joseph in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive to Chicago.

Attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire the striking features of 360 Chicago Observation Deck, and admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chicago route tool.

Getting from Saint Joseph to Chicago by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Saint Joseph to Chicago, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Chicago when traveling from Saint Joseph in August, with lows around 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.