20 days in Ohio & Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey planner
Start: Lille
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Cincinnati
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Columbus
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Cleveland
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Sandusky
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Mackinac Island
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Ferry to Mackinaw, Foot to Mackinaw City, MI, Bus to Newberry, MI, Drive to Munising
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Munising
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Traverse City
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Detroit
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Cincinnati — 3 nights
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The Queen of the West
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.Get a sense of the local culture at Cincy Brew Bus and Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cincinnati: Dayton (Dayton National Cemetery, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). There's lots more to do: try to win big at JACK Cincinnati Casino, get to know the resident critters at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and see the interesting displays at Lucky Cat Museum.
To see photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cincinnati trip itinerary maker tool.
Lille, France to Cincinnati is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Lille in June; daily highs in Cincinnati reach 33°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Columbus.
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Columbus — 3 nights
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The Discovery City
More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.Easton Town Center and Short North Arts District are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visiting Zipline and Pedal Wagon Columbus will get you outdoors. Take a break from Columbus with a short trip to Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve in Rockbridge, about 1h 5 min away. There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Columbus Scuba, view the masterpieces at Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery, admire the masterpieces at Ohio Craft Museum, and examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum.
For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Columbus journey planner.
Getting from Cincinnati to Columbus by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive to Cleveland.
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Cleveland — 2 nights
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Forest City
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.Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): don't miss a visit to University Circle, then admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On your second day here, bet on a winner at JACK Thistledown Racino, hunt for treasures at West Side Market, and then try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Cleveland trip maker site.
You can drive from Columbus to Cleveland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. When traveling from Columbus in June, plan for slightly colder days in Cleveland, with highs around 29°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Sandusky.
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Sandusky — 1 night
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Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, then make a splash at Cedar Point, and then see what you can catch with Fish On Charters.
To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Sandusky trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Cleveland to Sandusky in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. June in Sandusky sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 2 nights
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Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): paddle through the water with Great Turtle Kayak Tours, then play a few rounds at Jewel Golf Course, then take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World. On the 19th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park, then steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and then make a trip to Trinity Church.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island trip planner.
Getting from Sandusky to Mackinac Island by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Sandusky in June, expect Mackinac Island to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Munising.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island trip planner.
Getting from Sandusky to Mackinac Island by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Sandusky in June, expect Mackinac Island to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Munising.
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Munising — 3 nights
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Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Get a sense of the local culture at Garden Bay Winery and Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center. Visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Boat Tours & Water Sports will get you outdoors. Take a break from Munising with a short trip to Palms Book State Park in Manistique, about 1h 5 min away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Chapel Rock and Beach, kick back and relax at Sand Point Beach, and take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock.
To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Munising holiday tool.
You can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In June in Munising, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Munising holiday tool.
You can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In June in Munising, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 3 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
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.Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Front Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Traverse City's surroundings by going to Blustone Vineyards (in Lake Leelanau) and Longview Winery (in Suttons Bay). There's lots more to do: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, learn about winemaking at Suttons Bay Ciders, look for gifts at Northern Latitudes Distillery, and tee off at Bahle Farms.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Traverse City attractions app.
Traveling by car from Munising to Traverse City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Munising in June: highs in Traverse City hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Detroit.
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Detroit — 1 night
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The Motor City
Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Greenfield Village, examine the collection at The Henry Ford, and then cast your line with a fishing tour.
To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Detroit online visit planner.
Traveling by flight from Traverse City to Detroit takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Traverse City in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Detroit, with lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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Ohio travel guide
The Buckeye State
Nicknamed the "Heart of It All" because of its heart-like shape, Ohio is perhaps best described as a mosaic of big cities and small towns, with vast tracts of farmland in between. Always a major industrial and political player in the country, the state was the home to eight American presidents and the Wright brothers, inventors of the airplane. The first man to walk on the Moon came from Ohio, as did 23 other astronauts. More than just an overachiever in science, industry, and politics, the state is also a serious holiday destination, featuring both traditional Amish farms and bustling cities with a great selection of things to do.
Michigan travel guide
Great Lakes State
A state inextricably tied to its waterways, Michigan does water activities better than almost any other place in the country. Things to do in the state include numerous opportunities to swim, fish, sail, motorboat, and canoe. The country's only state to stretch over two peninsulas, Michigan features a long freshwater coastline. In a land of nearly 65,000 inland lakes and ponds, you can never be too far from a natural water source. Michigan's major claim to fame is its status as the center of the U.S. automotive industry, with the Detroit metropolitan area housing the country's three major car manufacturers. The city is also a major center of culture, the birthplace of the Motown Sound, and the home of several museums and other tourist attractions. Farther from the big urban centers, Michigan offers visitors a world of apple and cherry orchards, rustic villages, and picturesque vineyards.
