18 days in United States Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. And it doesn't end there: engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, admire the striking features of 360 Chicago Observation Deck, take a leisurely stroll along Navy Pier, and get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum.

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Beaune, France to Chicago is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from Beaune to Chicago, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Holland.

Holland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): get in on the family fun at Nelis' Dutch Village.

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You can fly from Chicago to Holland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In October in Holland, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Traverse City.

Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then relax in the rural setting at Buchan's Blueberry Hill, then stop by The Cheese Lady Traverse City, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

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You can drive from Holland to Traverse City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October in Traverse City, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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 (Sat): catch some excitement at Forge a Memory, steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock, then pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Eagle Point Cave. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Liberty Lego Display, then admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park, then stop by Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, and finally surround yourself with nature on Great Turtle Kayak Tours.

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Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Traverse City to Mackinac Island takes 5 hours. When traveling from Traverse City in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Mackinac Island: temperatures range from 15°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel to Marquette.

Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Marquette County. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): view the masterpieces at Beth Millner Jewelry, then immerse yourself in nature at Presque Isle Park, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sugarloaf Mountain, and finally visit Downtown Marquette. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Tue): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the dramatic scenery at Wagner Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Munising Falls.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Marquette takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Mackinac Island in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Marquette, with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bayfield.

Bayfield is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Houghton Falls Nature Preserve, then immerse yourself in nature at Copper Falls State Park, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Bayfield Maritime Museum, Head underground at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves, then take a peaceful walk through Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Marquette to Bayfield in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In October, daytime highs in Bayfield are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can drive to Minneapolis.

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

On the 20th (Fri), admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then take in the dramatic scenery at Minnehaha Park, and finally look for gifts at Candyland - St Paul. On your second day here, browse the different shops at Mall of America and then buy something for everyone on your list at Rybicki Cheese.

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Drive from Bayfield to Minneapolis in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Bayfield in October, expect a bit warmer with lows of 7°C in Minneapolis. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel back home.