35 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Zurich
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Chicago
— 4 nights
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Ephraim
— 2 nights
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Dodgeville
— 2 nights
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Winona
— 2 nights
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Minneapolis
— 2 nights
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Bayfield
— 3 nights
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Apostle Islands
— 1 night
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Marquette
— 5 nights
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Saint Ignace
— 3 nights
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Mackinac Island
— 3 nights
Ferry to Mackinaw, Bus to Traverse City
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Traverse City
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Saugatuck
— 2 nights
Drive
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Chicago
— 1 night
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End: Zurich
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Chicago — 4 nights
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Windy City
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chicago Riverwalk and Holy Name Cathedral. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cantigny Park and Fourth Presbyterian Church. Change things up with a short trip to Riverwalk Lot in Naperville (about 40 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, walk around Millennium Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Chicago River, and enjoy some diversion at Maggie Daley Park.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Chicago online trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Zurich in July, Chicago is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Ephraim.
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Zurich, Switzerland to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Zurich in July, Chicago is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Ephraim.
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Ephraim — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): enjoy the sea views from Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, then make a trip to George Burr Gallery, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Sister Bay Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Francis Hardy Gallery, then identify plant and animal life at Ephraim Wetlands Preserve, then stroll through Nor Door Sport & Cyclery, and finally stroll through Nicolet Bay Beach.
For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Ephraim road trip planning app.
Getting from Chicago to Ephraim by car takes about 4.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Chicago in July, with highs in Ephraim at 29°C and lows at 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Dodgeville.
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For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Ephraim road trip planning app.
Getting from Chicago to Ephraim by car takes about 4.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Chicago in July, with highs in Ephraim at 29°C and lows at 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Dodgeville.
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Dodgeville — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): shop like a local with Brewery Pottery, then deepen your understanding at Folklore Village, then examine the collection at Museum of Minerals & Crystals, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Governor Dodge State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Mounds, steep yourself in history at Swiss Historical Village, and then immerse yourself in nature at Yellowstone Lake State Park.
For ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Dodgeville visit planner.
Explore your travel options from Ephraim to Dodgeville with the Route module. In July, daytime highs in Dodgeville are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Winona.
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For ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Dodgeville visit planner.
Explore your travel options from Ephraim to Dodgeville with the Route module. In July, daytime highs in Dodgeville are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Winona.
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Winona — 2 nights
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On the 24th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Merchants Bank, examine the collection at Winona National Bank, then cruise along Garvin Heights City Park, and finally explore the striking landscape at Sugar Loaf. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the landscape on two wheels at Root River State Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Houston Nature Center, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Harmony-Preston Valley Trail.
To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Winona online visit planner.
Drive from Dodgeville to Winona in 3 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Minneapolis.
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To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Winona online visit planner.
Drive from Dodgeville to Winona in 3 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis — 2 nights
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The City of Lakes
Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): stroll around French Regional Park, then cruise along Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, and then trek along Midtown Greenway. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Historic Fort Snelling, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then admire the sheer force of St. Anthony Falls, and finally grab your bike and head to Mill Ruins Park.
To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Minneapolis trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Winona to Minneapolis takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. July in Minneapolis sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bayfield.
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To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Minneapolis trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Winona to Minneapolis takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. July in Minneapolis sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bayfield.
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Bayfield — 3 nights
Take a break from the city and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Big Ravine Trail. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves and Apostle Highlands Golf Course. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bayfield: Maslowski Beach (in Ashland) and Ironwood (Copper Peak, Michigan's Iron Belle Trail - Western Gateway Trail, &more).
For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bayfield holiday planner.
You can drive from Minneapolis to Bayfield in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Minneapolis in July, things will get little chillier in Bayfield: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel to Apostle Islands.
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For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bayfield holiday planner.
You can drive from Minneapolis to Bayfield in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Minneapolis in July, things will get little chillier in Bayfield: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel to Apostle Islands.
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Apostle Islands — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): explore the fascinating underground world of Bayfield Peninsula Sea Caves.
For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Apostle Islands trip itinerary site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bayfield to Apostle Islands. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to Marquette.
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For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Apostle Islands trip itinerary site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bayfield to Apostle Islands. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to Marquette.
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Marquette — 5 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Presque Isle Park and Palms Book State Park. Escape the urban bustle at Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring) and Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Marquette side-trips: Munising (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, &more) and Garden Bay Winery (in Cooks).
To find photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Marquette trip maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Apostle Islands to Marquette. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Apostle Islands to Marquette due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Marquette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Saint Ignace.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Apostle Islands to Marquette. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Apostle Islands to Marquette due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Marquette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Saint Ignace.
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Saint Ignace — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Heritage Village at Mackinaw, then steep yourself in history at McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site, then enjoy the sea views from Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, and finally take in the views from Mackinac Bridge. Keep things going the next day: take a leisurely stroll along Huron Boardwalk, then get a taste of the local shopping with Fort de Baude Museum, then visit a coastal fixture at Wawatam Lighthouse, and finally get great views at Castle Rock.
To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Saint Ignace online trip maker.
Traveling by car from Marquette to Saint Ignace takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Marquette in August since evenings lows in Saint Ignace dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Mackinac Island.
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To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Saint Ignace online trip maker.
Traveling by car from Marquette to Saint Ignace takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Marquette in August since evenings lows in Saint Ignace dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 3 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Mackinac Island State Park and The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World. Take a break from the city and head to Great Turtle Kayak Tours and Arch Rock.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island day trip tool.
Ride a ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island in an hour. In August, daily temperatures in Mackinac Island can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Traverse City.
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To see photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island day trip tool.
Ride a ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island in an hour. In August, daily temperatures in Mackinac Island can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 2 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): stroll through Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Dunes Trail, and then trek along Empire Bluff Trail. On the 14th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the landscape on two wheels at Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, play a few rounds at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Traverse City tour itinerary builder.
Do a combination of ferry and bus from Mackinac Island to Traverse City in 5 hours. When traveling from Mackinac Island in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Saugatuck.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Traverse City tour itinerary builder.
Do a combination of ferry and bus from Mackinac Island to Traverse City in 5 hours. When traveling from Mackinac Island in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Saugatuck.
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Saugatuck — 2 nights
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On the 15th (Tue), explore the activities along Kalamazoo River, head outdoors with Best Chance Charter Fishing, then stop by American Spoon, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Wild West Ranch. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Oval Beach, then take in the exciting artwork at Water Street Gallery, then enjoy the sea views from South Haven Lighthouses, and finally play a few rounds at Ravines Golf Club.
For maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Saugatuck online travel planner.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Saugatuck takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Saugatuck are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.
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For maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Saugatuck online travel planner.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Saugatuck takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Saugatuck are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.
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Chicago — 1 night
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Windy City
Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): snap pictures at Michigan Avenue Bridge, then kick back and relax at North Avenue Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Oak Street Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Montrose Beach.
To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Chicago road trip planner.
Getting from Saugatuck to Chicago by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Saugatuck in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Chicago, with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Chicago road trip planner.
Getting from Saugatuck to Chicago by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Saugatuck in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Chicago, with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to 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.
