5 days in Detroit & Jacksonville Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, steep yourself in history at Motown Museum, and then look for gifts at Pure Detroit. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford and then see the interesting displays at The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Detroit trip itinerary planning site.

Kalamazoo to Detroit is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In June, daytime highs in Detroit are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to fly to Jacksonville.

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

Change things up with these side-trips from Jacksonville: St. Augustine (St. Augustine Distillery, St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., &more) and St. Augustine Beach (in Saint Augustine Beach). The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, let little ones run wild at Ed Austin Regional Park, and identify plant and animal life at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Jacksonville trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Detroit to Jacksonville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Detroit in June, expect Jacksonville to be somewhat warmer, temps between 90°F and 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.