4 days in Mississippi & Northeast Ohio Itinerary

Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the capital city and largest urban center of the U.S. Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, then test your problem-solving skills at Enter/Locked Escape Rooms, and then add some adventure to your tour with Capital City Kayak Adventures. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at U.S.S. Cairo Museum and then take in the history at Texas Monument.

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Detroit to Jackson is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In August, Jackson is a bit warmer than Detroit - with highs of 92°F and lows of 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

On the 10th (Mon), examine the collection at A Christmas Story House, then steep yourself in history at West Side Market, then examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and finally walk around Voinovich Bicentennial Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): make a trip to Wade Memorial Chapel, explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, then get to know the resident critters at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and finally stroll around Rocky River Reservation.

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You can fly from Jackson to Cleveland in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Jackson in August, expect Cleveland to be slightly colder, temps between 80°F and 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.