21 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, and admire the landmark architecture of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Chicago is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Auckland to Chicago, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Auckland in June, expect nights in Chicago to be somewhat warmer, around 20°C, while days are much hotter, around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Munising.

Venture out of the city with trips to Manistique (Palms Book State Park & Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring)). Spend the 21st (Wed) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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Getting from Chicago to Munising by combination of flight and taxi takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Chicago to Munising, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in June, expect Munising to be slightly colder, temps between 23°C and 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Sandusky.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): visit a coastal fixture at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, cast your line with Fish On Charters, and then find something for the whole family at Cedar Point.

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Do a combination of taxi and flight from Munising to Sandusky in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Traveling from Munising in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Sandusky: highs are around 31°C and lows about 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cleveland.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then walk around Rocky River Reservation. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Gazebo & Green, Hudson, take in nature's colorful creations at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and then identify plant and animal life at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm.

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You can drive from Sandusky to Cleveland in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Columbus.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): make a trip to Rockhouse, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum. On your second day here, see some colorful creatures with Columbus Scuba, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then get outside with Pedal Wagon Columbus.

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You can drive from Cleveland to Columbus in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Cleveland in June, you will find days in Columbus are somewhat warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cincinnati.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cincinnati: Dayton (Carillon Historical Park & National Museum of the US Air Force). There's lots more to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, stroll around Smale Riverfront Park, stroll the grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, and gain interesting insight with a heritage tour.

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You can drive from Columbus to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Cincinnati, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can go by car to Indianapolis.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): get to know the resident critters at Indianapolis Zoo, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of The Miller House and Garden, then take in nature's colorful creations at Willowfield Lavender Farm, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co..

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Traveling by car from Cincinnati to Indianapolis takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Indianapolis, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Springfield.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Lincoln Memorial Garden, browse the exhibits of Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and then get engrossed in the history at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

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Traveling by car from Indianapolis to Springfield takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Indianapolis to Springfield is minus 1 hour. In July, daytime highs in Springfield are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.