48 days in Wisconsin & Montana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States route builder
Start: Bordeaux
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Madison
— 8 nights
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Green Bay
— 7 nights
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Fish Creek
— 5 nights
Drive to Marinette, WI, Fly to Gardiner
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Gardiner
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Bozeman
— 6 nights
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Helena
— 8 nights
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Glacier National Park
— 3 nights
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Milwaukee
— 7 nights
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End: Bordeaux
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Madison — 8 nights
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The City of Four Lakes
Madison might be the capital of Wisconsin, but students rather than politicians give the city its identity.Step off the beaten path and head to Wollersheim Winery & Distillery and National Mustard Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Portage WWII History Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madison: Cave of the Mounds (in Blue Mounds), Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce (in Mount Horeb) and Wisconsin Dells (Tommy Bartlett Exploratory, Riverwalk, &more). There's still lots to do: get some jogging in at University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, make a trip to Capitol Square, deepen your understanding at University of Wisconsin - Madison, and tour or see a show at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Madison tour itinerary planner.
Bordeaux, France to Madison is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Bordeaux in November, with highs in Madison at 9°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Green Bay.
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Green Bay — 7 nights
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Home of the Packers
Home of the Green Bay Packers, the city of Green Bay centers around sports and is home to hundreds of notable football icons, including Brett Favre and Curly Lambeau.Step out of the city life by going to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and Point Beach State Forest. Do some cultural sightseeing at Von Stiehl Winery and National Railroad Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Green Bay: Manitowoc (Rahr-West Museum and Mansion & Wisconsin Maritime Museum), Green Circle Trail (in Stevens Point) and Sturgeon Bay (Door County Maritime Museum & Whitefish Dunes State Park). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, see the interesting displays at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and immerse yourself in nature at Potawatomi State Park.
For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Green Bay trip itinerary tool.
Drive from Madison to Green Bay in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in November, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Fish Creek.
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Fish Creek — 5 nights
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Fish Creek is an unincorporated community located in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, within the town of Gibraltar and is located on Highway 42 along Green Bay.HistoryThe first settler of Fish Creek was Increase Claflin and his family circa 1844, but the village founder is considered to be entrepreneur Asa Thorp. Get a sense of the local culture at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Lautenbach's Orchard Country. Take a break from the city and head to Ellison Bluff State Natural Area and The Ridges Sanctuary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fish Creek: Washington Island (Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum, Schoolhouse Beach, &more) and Newport State Park (in Ellison Bay). There's much more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Door County Brewing Co., stroll around Sunset Beach Park, identify plant and animal life at Ephraim Wetlands Preserve, and enjoy the sand and surf at Sister Bay Beach.
To find more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Fish Creek planning website.
Drive from Green Bay to Fish Creek in 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Gardiner.
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Drive from Green Bay to Fish Creek in 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Gardiner.
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Gardiner — 3 nights
Gardiner serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, marked by an iconic stone arch.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Photography Tours and Earthquake Lake. Take a break from the city and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Hebgen Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gardiner: West Yellowstone (Horseback Riding Tours & Helicopter Tours) and Chico Hot Springs (in Pray).
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Do a combination of car and flight from Fish Creek to Gardiner in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and shuttle; or drive; or do a combination of car and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fish Creek to Gardiner due to the time zone difference. In November, Gardiner is little chillier than Fish Creek - with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bozeman.
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Bozeman — 6 nights
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Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Visiting Ousel Falls Trail and Fishing Charters & Tours will get you outdoors. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like American Computer & Robotics Museum and Missouri Headwaters State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Bozeman side-trips: Norris Hot Springs (in Norris), Big Sky (Lone Peak, Big Sky Golf Course, &more) and Willies Distillery (in Ennis). On the 5th (Tue), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Bridger Bowl. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Gallatin Canyon, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Montana Grizzly Encounter, and sample the fine beverages at Bozeman Spirits Distillery.
To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Bozeman itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Gardiner to Bozeman in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. When traveling from Gardiner in November, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bozeman: temperatures range from 6°C by day to -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to Helena.
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You can drive from Gardiner to Bozeman in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. When traveling from Gardiner in November, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bozeman: temperatures range from 6°C by day to -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to Helena.
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Helena — 8 nights
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Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Step out of the city life by going to Mount Helena and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. Discover out-of-the-way places like River's Edge Trail and Cathedral of St. Helena. Explore Helena's surroundings by going to Missoula (Dragon Hollow Play Area, A Carousel for Missoula, &more), Great Falls (C.M. Russell Museum & Giant Springs State Park) and Philipsburg Brewing Company (in Philipsburg). The adventure continues: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Headframe Spirits, see the interesting displays at Old Montana Prison Complex, contemplate the waterfront views at Missouri River, and catch some excitement at Great Northern Carousel.
To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Helena route planner.
Traveling by car from Bozeman to Helena takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in December, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Glacier National Park.
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To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Helena route planner.
Traveling by car from Bozeman to Helena takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in December, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 3 nights
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Crown of the Continent
The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Swiftcurrent Falls and Trail of the Cedars. Escape the urban bustle at Highline Trail and Iceberg Lake. There's more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at St.Mary Falls and take some stellar pictures from Jackson Glacier Overlook.
To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Glacier National Park trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Helena to Glacier National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In December in Glacier National Park, expect temperatures between -1°C during the day and -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee — 7 nights
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Brew City
Milwaukee boasts well-preserved historical districts with a rich European past and a strong beer-brewing tradition.Step out of the city life by going to Lapham Peak and Kohler-Andrae State Park. Explore hidden gems such as Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear and North Point Lighthouse. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milwaukee: Racine (SC Johnson Headquarters & Wingspread), Kenosha Public Museum (in Kenosha) and Cedar Creek Winery (in Cedarburg). There's lots more to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Great Lakes Distillery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Hill, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and explore the engaging exhibits at Above and Beyond Childrens Museum.
To see more things to do and tourist information, refer to the Milwaukee trip planning app.
You can fly from Glacier National Park to Milwaukee in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Glacier National Park to Milwaukee is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Glacier National Park in December; daily highs in Milwaukee reach 1°C and lows reach -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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Wisconsin travel guide
The Badger State
Wisconsin is known as "America's Dairyland" because of its status as the nation's most famous producer of milk and cheese. A growing favorite with foreign tourists, the state is a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers, offering year-round outdoor activities like fishing, boating, kayaking, and hiking. Dotted with thousands of inland lakes and waterways alongside apple and cherry orchards, Wisconsin also offers numerous urban tourist attractions, its cities hosting renowned beer and art festivals each year.
Montana travel guide
The Crown of the Continent
With a population of only one million, Montana remains an untouched natural paradise of snowcapped peaks, expansive forests, and alpine lakes, dotted with Old West ghost towns, Indian reservations, and progressive urban communities. Appreciate the state's unique charm and beauty with a trip to Glacier National Park, where you can come face-to-face with Montana wildlife among its high peaks. Head to the state's largest cities, Billings and Missoula, for an array of historical attractions and cultural sightseeing.
