15 days in Midwest Itinerary

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.

Get in touch with nature at Sylvan Lake and Needles Eye Tunnel. Step off the beaten path and head to The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs and Iron Mountain Road. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Custer: Keystone (Big Thunder Gold Mine & Presidential Trail) and Wind Cave National Park (in Wind Cave National Park). And it doesn't end there: take a memorable drive along Needles Highway, take a peaceful walk through Black Hills National Forest, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

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Seattle to Custer is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Seattle to Custer, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Custer, with lows of 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can fly to Branson.

Nestled in Missouri's beautiful Ozark Mountains lies one of the country's most attractive vacation towns for year-round family entertainment.

Get in touch with nature at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and Fishing Charters & Tours. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Butterfly Palace and Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. And it doesn't end there: Head underground at Talking Rocks Cavern, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, get in on the family fun at Runaway Mountain Coaster, and browse the different shops at Branson Landing.

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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. Traveling from Custer to Branson, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, Branson is somewhat warmer than Custer - with highs of 84°F and lows of 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly 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.

Family-friendly places like Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum and Food Tours will thrill your kids. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Newport Aquarium and Eden Park. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Smale Riverfront Park, have fun and explore at Cincinnati Museum Center, explore the world behind art at Weston Art Gallery, and take in the views from Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Fly from Branson to Cincinnati in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In June, daily temperatures in Cincinnati can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, then steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and then immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at St Anne's Catholic Church, trot along with a tour on horseback, and then see some colorful creatures with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.

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You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Cincinnati to Mackinac Island in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In June, Mackinac Island is a bit cooler than Cincinnati - with highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, then contemplate the waterfront views at Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring), then take in the dramatic scenery at Alger Falls, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Wagner Falls. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Miners Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock, and then admire the sheer force of Munising Falls.

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Traveling by combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In June, daytime highs in Munising are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel back home.