14 days in Detroit & Dallas Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Cedar Point (in Sandusky), Toledo (National Museum of the Great Lakes, Toledo Museum of Art, &more) and FasTrak Exotic Driving Experience (in Grosse Ile). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, stop by Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, take a leisurely stroll along Detroit RiverFront, and contemplate the long history of The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Detroit day trip site.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Detroit. In May in Detroit, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Change things up with these side-trips from Dallas: Fort Worth (Fort Worth Zoo & Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at Perot Museum of Nature and Science, get to know the resident critters at Dallas Zoo, and steep yourself in history at Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Dallas trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Detroit to Dallas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Detroit in May; daily highs in Dallas reach 83°F and lows reach 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can fly back home.