31 days in Midwest Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Sylvan Lake and Needles Highway. Step out of the city life by going to Iron Mountain Road and Needles Eye Tunnel. Venture out of the city with trips to Rankin Ridge Nature Trail (in Wind Cave National Park) and Big Thunder Gold Mine (in Keystone). The adventure continues: examine the collection at National Presidential Wax Museum, pause for some photo ops at Bicycle Sculpture, trot along with a tour on horseback, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Holy Terror Mini Golf.

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Beijing, China to Custer is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Beijing to Custer is minus 15 hours. While traveling from Beijing, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Custer, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to fly to Branson.

You'll explore and learn at Veterans Memorial Museum and Branson Dinosaur Museum. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Talking Rocks Cavern and Branson Landing. When in Branson, make a side trip to see Fantastic Caverns in Springfield, approximately Springfield away. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery, get in on the family fun at The Branson Coaster, take a stroll through Historic Downtown Branson, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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You can fly from Custer to Branson in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Custer to Branson is 1 hour. In July, Branson is somewhat warmer than Custer - with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can fly to Ludington.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Father Jacques Marquette Shrine. Visit Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access and Stearns Park for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ludington: Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary (in Manistee) and Off-Road Tours (in Mears).

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Traveling by flight from Branson to Ludington takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, Ludington is little chillier than Branson - with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Mackinaw City.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mackinac Bridge and Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mackinaw City: Petoskey State Park (in Petoskey) and Whitefish Point Light (in Paradise).

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You can drive from Ludington to Mackinaw City in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to ride a ferry to Mackinac Island.

Museum-lovers will appreciate The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and Liberty Lego Display. Popular historic sites such as Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes are in your itinerary.

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Traveling by ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island takes an hour. In July in Mackinac Island, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel to Wisconsin Dells.

Get outdoors at Devil's Lake State Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Circus World and National Mustard Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Wisconsin Dells: Wisconsin State Capitol (in Madison) and Cave of the Mounds (in Blue Mounds). The adventure continues: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, look for all kinds of wild species at Witches Gulch, cool off at Wilderness Territory, and go for a walk through Riverwalk.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Mackinac Island, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Wisconsin Dells, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Duluth.

Appreciate the collections at Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Canal Park. The adventure continues: take in the views from Aerial Lift Bridge, kick back and relax at Park Point, don't miss a visit to Enger Park, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can drive from Wisconsin Dells to Duluth in 5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Wisconsin Dells in August: highs in Duluth hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.