8 days in Monroe & Mount Vernon Itinerary

Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan located on Lake Erie. Bring the kids along to Sterling State Park and Monroe County Michigan Historical Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Monroe: Heritage Park (in Taylor), Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (in Oak Harbor) and Lower Huron Metropark (in Belleville). There's still lots to do: witness the site of a historic battle at River Raisin National Battlefield Park, walk around Soldier & Sailor’s Park, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Indian Creek Zoo, and take a leisurely stroll along Luna Pier Boardwalk.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Monroe. August in Monroe sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon is a city in Knox County, Ohio, United States. On the 23rd (Sun), hike along Kokosing Gap Trail, admire the majestic nature at Mohican State Park, and then relax in the rural setting at Malabar Farm State Park.

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Traveling by car from Monroe to Mount Vernon takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in August, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.