27 days in East Central Wisconsin Itinerary

Manitowoc is a city in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Manitowoc: Kohler (The Blind Horse Winery, Blackwolf Run, &more), Sheboygan (Ellwood H. May Environmental Park, Sheboygan County Historical Museum, &more) and Road America (in Elkhart Lake). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Wisconsin Maritime Museum, admire the natural beauty at West of the Lake Gardens, listen to music at Capitol Civic Centre, and stop by Pine River Dairy.

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Kalamazoo to Manitowoc is an approximately 5-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Kalamazoo, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Manitowoc, ranging from highs of 70°F to lows of 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Oshkosh.

Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago from the west. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oshkosh: High Cliff State Park (in Sherwood), Vines & Rushes Winery (in Ripon) and Appleton (Lawrence University, The History Museum at the Castle, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at EAA Aviation Museum, trek along Wiowash Trail, browse the fresh offerings at Oshkosh Farmers Markets, and contemplate the long history of Hearthstone Historic House Museum.

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You can drive from Manitowoc to Oshkosh in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Oshkosh can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.