20 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Marquette County. To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Marquette trip itinerary planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Marquette is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Marquette due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Marquette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, then explore the striking landscape at Miners Castle Rock, then take in the dramatic scenery at Miners Falls, and finally admire the sheer force of Munising Falls.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Munising trip maker website.

You can drive from Marquette to Munising in an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can drive to Paradise.

Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan.Paradise is on the northeastern portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on the western side of Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, about 60mi by road from Sault Ste. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): examine the collection at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, take an in-depth tour of Whitefish Point Light, and then admire the sheer force of Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Paradise trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Munising to Paradise takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): trot along with a tour on horseback, then contemplate the long history of Fort Mackinac, and then admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Fri): head off the coast to Eagle Point Cave, don't miss a visit to Fort Holmes, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Anne's Catholic Church, identify plant and animal life at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, then explore the galleries of Liberty Lego Display, and finally see some colorful creatures with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island trip planner.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Paradise to Mackinac Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Paradise in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Mackinac Island. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Front Street and Cherry Republic of Glen Arbor. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and Sunset Park. When in Traverse City, make a side trip to see Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, approximately Empire away. There's more to do: get a taste of local nightlife at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Mackinac Island to Traverse City takes 5 hours. Traveling from Mackinac Island in August, you will find days in Traverse City are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Galena.

Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with a population of 3,429 at the 2010 census. On the 22nd (Tue), fly down the slopes at Chestnut Mountain Resort, walk around Grant Park, then get to know the fascinating history of Root Beer Revelry, and finally go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Ulysses S. Grant Home, sample the fine beverages at Blaum Bros. Distilling Co., and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Galena attractions planner.

Getting from Traverse City to Galena by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Traverse City to Galena due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Galena are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Fish Creek.

Fish Creek is an unincorporated community located in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, within the town of Gibraltar and is located on Highway 42 along Green Bay.HistoryThe first settler of Fish Creek was Increase Claflin and his family circa 1844, but the village founder is considered to be entrepreneur Asa Thorp. Relax by the water at Schoolhouse Beach and Sister Bay Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Cana Island Lighthouse and Lautenbach's Orchard Country. Go for a jaunt from Fish Creek to Washington Island to see Sand Dunes Beach Park about 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nicolet Bay Beach, admire the majestic nature at Peninsula State Park, view the masterpieces at Frykman Studio Gallery, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Fish Creek trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Galena to Fish Creek takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. In August, daily temperatures in Fish Creek can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Duluth.

Situated on the westernmost point of the Lake Superior, Duluth represents a booming port city.

Explore Duluth's surroundings by going to Two Harbors (Split Rock Lighthouse & Gooseberry Falls State Park). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Park Point, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lakewalk, take in the views from Aerial Lift Bridge, and stroll through Canal Park.

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Getting from Fish Creek to Duluth by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, flight, and bus. August in Duluth sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.