So we decided that we’d split up the “midwest” region of the country into two separate road trips because there is simply so much ground to cover, that we couldn’t do it all in one trip. If we did, we’d need more than 2 weeks to make it happen. So this itinerary is exactly that… the second of two road trips to complete our “Midwestern Adventures” while visiting the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. So here’s the itinerary… (Check out our post from 12/11/23 to see our first Midwest Road Trip Itinerary).
- Day 1 – Fly into Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Stay overnight here in Green Bay
- “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Dinner Ideas – The Drift Inn, Legend Larry’s, White Dog Black Cat Cafe
- Day 2 – Take a tour of the historic Lambeau Field as early as possible today
- Drive 3:00 to Chicago, IL
- Stay overnight here in Chicago for two nights
- “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Dinner Ideas – Little Bad Wolf, DMK Burger Bar, The Monkey’s Paw
- Day 3 – Take the Big Bus Chicago Hop On Hop Off Tour today
- While on this tour, “hop off” and checkout…
- The Shedd Aquarium
- Stay overnight here in Chicago again
- “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Dinner Ideas – Giordano’s Navy Pier, bopNGrill, Cleo’s Bar & Grill
- Day 4 – Drive 1:25 to The University of Notre Dame in South Bend
- Take a guided tour of the beautiful University of Notre Dame campus at 10:00am
- Drive 3:10 to Detroit, MI
- Stay overnight here in Detroit
- “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Dinner Ideas – American Coney Island, Lafayette Coney Island, Slows Bar BQ
- Day 5 – Drive 0:20 and Visit The Henry Ford Auto Museum and also take a tour of the Ford Rouge Factory as a part of your ticket
- Drive 3:15 to Columbus, Ohio
- Stay overnight here in Columbus
- “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Dinner Ideas – Pat and Gracie’s, The Eagle, Hangry City Grille and Spirits
- Day 6 – Visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
- Fly home tonight out of John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio
Quest for 50 states 