29 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake of the Isles, explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art, identify plant and animal life at Stone Arch Bridge, and stroll through Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

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Stuttgart, Germany to Minneapolis is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Stuttgart to Minneapolis is minus 7 hours. May in Minneapolis sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Grand Rapids.

Explore Grand Rapids' surroundings by going to Bell's Comstock Brewery (in Galesburg), Gilmore Car Museum (in Hickory Corners) and Holland (Centennial Park & Windmill Island Gardens). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, deepen your understanding at Michigan State University, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint Andrew, and admire the landmark architecture of Meyer May House.

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You can fly from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Toledo.

Get out of town with these interesting Toledo side-trips: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (in Oak Harbor), Detroit Institute of Arts (in Detroit) and Dearborn (Greenfield Village & The Henry Ford).

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Getting from Grand Rapids to Toledo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. May in Toledo sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Cleveland.

On the 19th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then appreciate the history behind James A. Garfield Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Mon): try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino, browse the eclectic array of goods at West Side Market, and then look for all kinds of wild species at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm.

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Traveling by car from Toledo to Cleveland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Cleveland can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Columbus.

Change things up with these side-trips from Columbus: Logan (Rockhouse, Ash Cave, &more) and Rockbridge (Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve & Zipline). There's much more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, sample some tasty brews at Pedal Wagon Columbus, and take in nature's colorful creations at Inniswood Metro Gardens.

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You can drive from Cleveland to Columbus in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Cincinnati.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cincinnati: Dayton (National Museum of the US Air Force & Carillon Historical Park). Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, walk around Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.

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Traveling by car from Columbus to Cincinnati takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Cincinnati sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to drive to Indianapolis.

Get out of town with these interesting Indianapolis side-trips: Salt Creek Trail (in Nashville), Indiana University (in Bloomington) and Willowfield Lavender Farm (in Mooresville). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, bet on your favorite at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, admire the natural beauty at The Miller House and Garden, and brush up on your military savvy at Indiana War Memorial.

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Getting from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. May in Indianapolis sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Springfield.

On the 31st (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Lincoln Memorial Garden, steep yourself in history at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and then get engrossed in the history at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): contemplate the long history of Dana-Thomas House, ponder the world of politics at Old State Capitol, and then make a trip to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials.

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Drive from Indianapolis to Springfield in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In May in Springfield, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and make a trip to Millennium Park.

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Traveling by flight from Springfield to Chicago takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.