48 days in Memphis & Ohio Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Change things up with these side-trips from Memphis: Jackson (Century Farm Winery, Samuel T Bryant Distillery, &more), Tunica (Willows Sporting Clays, Horseshoe Tunica, &more) and Collierville TN Historic District (in Collierville). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Graceland, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Wiseacre Brewing Co., meet the residents at Memphis Zoo, and admire the masterpieces at Edge Motor Museum.

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Warsaw, Poland to Memphis is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Warsaw in December, with highs in Memphis at 15°C and lows at 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Toledo.

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Explore Toledo's surroundings by going to BGSU Planetarium (in Bowling Green) and Allen County Museum (in Lima). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Wildwood Manor House, stroll around Simpson Garden Park, meet the residents at Toledo Zoo, and explore the world behind art at Toledo Museum of Art.

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Getting from Memphis to Toledo by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Toledo. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Memphis in December; daily highs in Toledo reach 3°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive to Sandusky.

Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sandusky: Schoepfle Garden (in Birmingham), Lakeview Park (in Lorain) and Vermilion River Reservation (in Vermilion). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden, cool off at Kalahari Waterparks, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Catawba Island Brewing Company, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation.

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Traveling by car from Toledo to Sandusky takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sandusky are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Get out of town with these interesting Cleveland side-trips: Gazebo & Green, Hudson (in Hudson), Akron (Don Drumm Studios & Gallery, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, &more) and Castle Noel (in Medina). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, stroll around Rocky River Reservation, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Cleveland Institute of Art.

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Traveling by car from Sandusky to Cleveland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, daytime highs in Cleveland are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Youngstown.

Youngstown is a city in and the county seat of Mahoning County in the U.S. state of Ohio, with small portions extending into Trumbull County. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Youngstown: Museum of Ceramics (in East Liverpool), Hoover Historical Center (in North Canton) and Victorian Perambulator Museum (in Jefferson). On the 10th (Tue), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Butler Institute of American Art, steep yourself in history at Lanterman's Mill, examine the collection at Imperial Glass Museum, and have fun and explore at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology.

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Traveling by car from Cleveland to Youngstown takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Cleveland in January, expect slightly colder with lows of -9°C in Youngstown. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Dover.

Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. Explore Dover's surroundings by going to Hillcrest Orchard (in Sugarcreek), Medbery Marketplace (in Coshocton) and Prospect Place (in Trinway). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Warther Museum, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Antique Warehouse, steep yourself in history at J. E. Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Alpine Hills Historical Museum.

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You can drive from Youngstown to Dover in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In January, daytime highs in Dover are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Get out of town with these interesting Columbus side-trips: Rockbridge (Zipline & Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve), Kennedy Museum of Art (in Athens) and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (in Powell). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get curious at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, explore the fascinating underground world of Ash Cave, and steep yourself in history at Clifton Mill.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Columbus online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Dover to Columbus in 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Columbus are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. On the 23rd (Mon), identify plant and animal life at The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System and then look for all kinds of wild species at Fort Hill State Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Southern Ohio Museum, then stop by Ghosts in the Attic, and then make a trip to Portsmouth Floodwall Mural.

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Traveling by car from Columbus to Portsmouth takes 2 hours. January in Portsmouth sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cincinnati: Dayton (National Museum of the US Air Force, Dayton Art Institute, &more), Hawthorn Hill (in Oakwood (Montgomery County)) and Veterans Memorial Museum (in Germantown). The adventure continues: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, admire the natural beauty at Krohn Conservatory, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

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You can drive from Portsmouth to Cincinnati in 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.