28 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

Mackinac Island is known for nature, historic sites, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with Great Turtle Kayak Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and learn something new at Forge a Memory.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Mackinac Island road trip site.

Berlin, Germany to Mackinac Island is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight, car, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. In August, daytime highs in Mackinac Island are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Grand Portage.

On the 6th (Tue), examine the collection at Grand Portage National Monument, take in the dramatic scenery at High Falls, and then admire the majestic nature at Grand Portage State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the sheer force of Devil's Kettle and then explore the activities along Pigeon River.

For photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Portage itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mackinac Island to Grand Portage. The time zone difference when traveling from Mackinac Island to Grand Portage is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Grand Portage when traveling from Mackinac Island in August, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ontonagon.

Venture out of the city with trips to Hancock (McLain State Park & Quincy Mine), A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Tech (in Houghton) and Ironwood (Downtown Miners Mural & Copper Peak).

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Ontonagon day trip planner.

Getting from Grand Portage to Ontonagon by car takes about 6 hours. Traveling from Grand Portage to Ontonagon, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Munising.

Explore Munising's surroundings by going to Marquette (Marquette Regional History Center & Presque Isle Park). Spend the 11th (Sun) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Munising vacation site.

Traveling by car from Ontonagon to Munising takes 3 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Munising can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can drive to Sheboygan.

On the 14th (Wed), bet on your favorite at Road America, tee off at Whistling Straits Golf Course - Straits and Irish, and then admire the natural beauty at Bookworm Gardens.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Sheboygan trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Munising to Sheboygan takes 4 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can go by car to Madison.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madison: Historic Auto Attractions (in Roscoe), Rotary Botanical Gardens (in Janesville) and Anderson Japanese Gardens (in Rockford). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, make a trip to Memorial Union Terrace, ponder the world of politics at Wisconsin State Capitol, and take in nature's colorful creations at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Madison trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Sheboygan to Madison takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to fly to Chicago.

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, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, and admire the landmark architecture of 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Chicago online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Madison to Chicago in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Madison in August, Chicago is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to New Era.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): relax in the rural setting at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, then explore by horseback at Stony Lake Stables, and then experience rural life at Country Dairy.

To find maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our New Era road trip tool.

Getting from Chicago to New Era by car takes about 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to New Era is 1 hour. In August, New Era is a bit cooler than Chicago - with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Sandusky.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden, cool off at Cedar Point, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Back to the Wild. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Mon): enjoy the sea views from Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Vermilion River Reservation, and then stroll through Main Street Beach.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Sandusky day trip app.

Drive from New Era to Sandusky in 5 hours. Traveling from New Era in August, Sandusky is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Rockbridge.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Rockbridge trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Sandusky to Rockbridge in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Sandusky in August since evenings lows in Rockbridge dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cleveland.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and then explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, walk around Rocky River Reservation, and then try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino.

To find traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Cleveland day trip planner.

Getting from Rockbridge to Cleveland by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or fly. Traveling from Rockbridge in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Cleveland, with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.