6 days in United States Itinerary

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

On the 23rd (Wed), see the interesting displays at Greenfield Village, see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, then admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Old St. Mary's Church, and finally examine the collection at Motown Museum.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Detroit. October in Detroit sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can drive to Lansing.

Lansing is the capital of the US state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): make a trip to Lansing's First Capital Building, make a trip to 9-11-2001 Remembrance Memorial, then get a sense of history and politics at Michigan State Capitol, then take an in-depth tour of Michigan History Center, and finally look for gifts at Horrocks Farm Market.

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Getting from Detroit to Lansing by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect little chillier evenings in Lansing when traveling from Detroit in October, with lows around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to Battle Creek.

Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): get to know the resident critters at Binder Park Zoo, then examine the collection at Gilmore Car Museum, and then try to win big at Firekeeper's Casino.

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Traveling by car from Lansing to Battle Creek takes an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Battle Creek can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can go by car to Grand Rapids.

The second largest city in Michigan and a hub of furniture manufacturing, Grand Rapids bears the nickname "Furniture City." However, the destination's original name came from the rapids of the Grand River that once ran through the downtown area.

On the 26th (Sat), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, then see the interesting displays at Gerald R. Ford Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Leonardo da Vinci's Horse.

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You can drive from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids in 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Grand Rapids can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Traverse City.

Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): make a trip to Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products, then hike along Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Drive from Grand Rapids to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. October in Traverse City sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel to Midland.

Midland is a city in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): stroll around The Fun Zone - Plymouth Park, steep yourself in history at Alden Dow Home and Studio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Dow Gardens, and finally snap pictures at The Tridge.

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Traveling by car from Traverse City to Midland takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.