60 days in Southwest Michigan Itinerary

Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Battle Creek: Kalamazoo (Mountain Home Cemetery, Confections with Convictions, &more), Grand Ledge (Fitzgerald Park & Sanctuary Spirits) and Mattawan (Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery & Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Horrock's, see the interesting displays at Air Zoo, walk around Historic Bridge Park, and try to win big at Firekeeper's Casino.

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Chicago to Battle Creek is an approximately 3-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. December in Battle Creek sees daily highs of 37°F and lows of 24°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Saugatuck.

Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Explore Saugatuck's surroundings by going to Allegan (Allegan Antiques Market, Allegan County Historical Society, &more), Bittersweet Ski Resort (in Otsego) and South Haven (Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, Bumbleberry Acres, &more). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Oval Beach, learn about winemaking at Fenn Valley Vineyards - Saugatuck Tasting Room, stroll around Coghlin Park, and make a trip to Mount Baldhead Park.

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Traveling by car from Battle Creek to Saugatuck takes 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Saugatuck can reach 32°F, while at night they dip to 20°F. On the 7th (Mon), you'll travel to New Buffalo.

New Buffalo is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Explore New Buffalo's surroundings by going to Saint Joseph (Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph Lighthouses, &more), Coloma (Jollay Orchards, Grandpa's Cider Mill, &more) and Benton Harbor (Harbor Shores, 12 Corners Vineyards, &more). There's lots more to do: try your luck at Four Winds Casino, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, tour the pleasant surroundings at New Buffalo Public Beach, and play a few rounds at Whittaker Woods Golf Club.

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Traveling by car from Saugatuck to New Buffalo takes 1.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Saugatuck to New Buffalo. In February, daytime highs in New Buffalo are 34°F, while nighttime lows are 19°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.