9 days in Ohio & Ann Arbor Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to James A. Garfield National Historic Site (in Mentor) and Fellows Riverside Gardens (in Youngstown). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, hunt for treasures at West Side Market, try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino, and walk around The Mall.

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Philadelphia to Cleveland is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. While traveling from Philadelphia, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cleveland, ranging from highs of 79°F to lows of 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Sandusky.

Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): brush up on your military savvy at Liberty Aviation Museum, then see the interesting displays at Merry-Go-Round Museum, and then make a splash at Cedar Point.

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You can take a train from Cleveland to Sandusky in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Sandusky are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. On the 15th (Mon), walk around Parker Mill Park, partake in some friendly competition at Decode Ann Arbor, and then get outside with Crisler Center. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, then see the interesting displays at Greenfield Village, and finally look for gifts at Literati Bookstore.

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You can drive from Sandusky to Ann Arbor in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Sandusky in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 58°F in Ann Arbor. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Get out of town with these interesting Columbus side-trips: Jet Pack Water Adventure (in Lancaster), Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (in Powell) and Rockbridge (Zipline & Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at National Museum of the US Air Force, admire the landmark architecture of Ohio Statehouse, get your game on at Columbus Axe Throwing, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Ann Arbor to Columbus takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Columbus when traveling from Ann Arbor in July, with lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.