28 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary maker
Start: Zurich
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Chicago
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Milwaukee
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Green Bay
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Prairie du Chien
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Minneapolis
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Duluth
— 1 night
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Bayfield
— 2 nights
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Marquette
— 1 night
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Saint Ignace
— 1 night
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Mackinac Island
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Ferry to Mackinaw, Bus to Traverse City
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Traverse City
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Holland
— 1 night
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Detroit
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Michigan City
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Chicago
— 1 night
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Chicago — 5 nights
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Windy City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Riverwalk Lot (in Naperville), Morton Arboretum (in Lisle) and Six Flags Great America (in Gurnee). The adventure continues: stroll through Starved Rock State Park, explore the activities along Allen Park, appreciate the history behind Picasso Statue, and visit The Loop.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip maker site.
Zurich, Switzerland to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Zurich to Chicago. Traveling from Zurich in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Chicago, with lows of 22°C. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel to Milwaukee.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip maker site.
Zurich, Switzerland to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Zurich to Chicago. Traveling from Zurich in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Chicago, with lows of 22°C. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel to Milwaukee.
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Brew City
To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Milwaukee tour planner.
Getting from Chicago to Milwaukee by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Milwaukee are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. You'll set off for Green Bay on the 27th (Thu).
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Getting from Chicago to Milwaukee by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Milwaukee are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. You'll set off for Green Bay on the 27th (Thu).
Green Bay — 1 night
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Home of the Packers
On the 27th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Green Bay Botanical Garden and then stroll around Fonferek Glen County Park.
To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Green Bay trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Milwaukee to Green Bay by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July in Green Bay, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Prairie du Chien.
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To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Green Bay trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Milwaukee to Green Bay by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July in Green Bay, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Prairie du Chien.
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Prairie du Chien — 1 night
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On the 28th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Villa Louis and then admire the majestic nature at Pikes Peak State Park.
To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Prairie du Chien holiday planner.
You can drive from Green Bay to Prairie du Chien in 4.5 hours. July in Prairie du Chien sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Minneapolis.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Prairie du Chien holiday planner.
You can drive from Green Bay to Prairie du Chien in 4.5 hours. July in Prairie du Chien sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis — 3 nights
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The City of Lakes
Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America, explore the landscape on two wheels at Mill Ruins Park, admire the natural beauty at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and take an in-depth tour of Mill City Museum.
To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Minneapolis itinerary builder site.
Drive from Prairie du Chien to Minneapolis in 4 hours. July in Minneapolis sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly to Duluth.
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To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Minneapolis itinerary builder site.
Drive from Prairie du Chien to Minneapolis in 4 hours. July in Minneapolis sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly to Duluth.
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Duluth — 1 night
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Zenith City of the Unsalted Seas
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): walk around Canal Park, then view the masterpieces at Art in the Alley, and then explore and take pictures at Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive.
To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Duluth itinerary builder site.
Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Duluth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Minneapolis in August; daily highs in Duluth reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. On the 2nd (Wed), you're off to Bayfield.
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To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Duluth itinerary builder site.
Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Duluth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Minneapolis in August; daily highs in Duluth reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. On the 2nd (Wed), you're off to Bayfield.
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Bayfield — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Bayfield Maritime Museum, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then step off the mainland to explore Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Meyers Beach Sea Caves, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and then Head underground at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves.
For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bayfield trip planner.
Traveling by car from Duluth to Bayfield takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Duluth in August since evenings lows in Bayfield dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Marquette.
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For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bayfield trip planner.
Traveling by car from Duluth to Bayfield takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Duluth in August since evenings lows in Bayfield dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Marquette.
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Marquette — 1 night
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On the 4th (Fri), view the masterpieces at Lakenenland Sculpture Park, then relax in the rural setting at Jilbert Dairy, and then admire the majestic nature at Presque Isle Park.
To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Marquette driving holiday site.
Getting from Bayfield to Marquette by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bayfield to Marquette. In August, daytime highs in Marquette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint Ignace.
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To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Marquette driving holiday site.
Getting from Bayfield to Marquette by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bayfield to Marquette. In August, daytime highs in Marquette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint Ignace.
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Saint Ignace — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Heritage Village at Mackinaw, then steep yourself in history at McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site, and then snap pictures at Mackinac Bridge.
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Saint Ignace vacation planning website.
Traveling by car from Marquette to Saint Ignace takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Marquette in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Saint Ignace, with lows of 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sun) before leaving for Mackinac Island.
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For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Saint Ignace vacation planning website.
Traveling by car from Marquette to Saint Ignace takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Marquette in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Saint Ignace, with lows of 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sun) before leaving for Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at St Anne's Catholic Church, immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, then stop by Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, and finally get outside with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.
For more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Mackinac Island road trip planner.
Ride a ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island in an hour. August in Mackinac Island sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Traverse City.
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For more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Mackinac Island road trip planner.
Ride a ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island in an hour. August in Mackinac Island sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 3 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Explore Traverse City's surroundings by going to Empire (Empire Bluff Trail, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, &more). The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and take a leisurely stroll along Boardman River Boardwalk.
To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Traverse City road trip planning app.
You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Mackinac Island to Traverse City in 5 hours. While traveling from Mackinac Island, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Holland.
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To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Traverse City road trip planning app.
You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Mackinac Island to Traverse City in 5 hours. While traveling from Mackinac Island, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Holland.
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Holland — 1 night
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On the 11th (Fri), find something for the whole family at Nelis' Dutch Village.
To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Holland trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Traverse City to Holland in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 18°C. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Detroit.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Holland trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Traverse City to Holland in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 18°C. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Detroit.
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Detroit — 3 nights
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The Motor City
Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): look for gifts at Polish Art Center and then walk around Belle Isle Park. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Motown Museum, admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, then examine the collection at The Henry Ford, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Greenfield Village.
To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Detroit trip planner.
You can fly from Holland to Detroit in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Detroit can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Michigan City.
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To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Detroit trip planner.
You can fly from Holland to Detroit in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Detroit can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Michigan City.
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Michigan City — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): walk around Washington Park Zoo, then walk around Indiana Dunes State Park, and then admire the landmark architecture of Century of Progress Architectural District.
To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Michigan City trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Detroit to Michigan City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Detroit to Michigan City. Traveling from Detroit in August, expect little chillier with lows of 17°C in Michigan City. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Chicago.
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To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Michigan City trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Detroit to Michigan City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Detroit to Michigan City. Traveling from Detroit in August, expect little chillier with lows of 17°C in Michigan City. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Chicago.
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Chicago — 1 night
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Windy City
Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck, admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then stroll around Millennium Park, and finally make a trip to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.
To find photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Chicago route planner.
You can drive from Michigan City to Chicago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Michigan City in August, Chicago is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Chicago route planner.
You can drive from Michigan City to Chicago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Michigan City in August, Chicago is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
