2 days in Northeast Ohio & Dauphin Island Itinerary

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.

On the 18th (Sat), examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then make a trip to Heinen's Downtown.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Cleveland road trip tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Cleveland. In June in Cleveland, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 64°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Dauphin Island.

Dauphin Island is a town in Mobile County, Alabama, United States, on a barrier island of the same name (split by the Katrina Cut), at the Gulf of Mexico. On the 19th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Fort Gaines and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

To see maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Dauphin Island visit planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Cleveland to Dauphin Island takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Cleveland in June; daily highs in Dauphin Island reach 85°F and lows reach 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.