8 days in Detroit & Myrtle Beach Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy Cedar Point and Motown Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Michigan War Dog Memorial (in South Lyon), BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League (in Novi) and Goofy Golf (in Sandusky). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, head outdoors with Miami Beach, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Detroit trip planner.

New York City to Detroit is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. May in Detroit sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach and Broadway at the Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Myrtle Beach side-trips: Litchfield Beach (in Litchfield Beach) and Brookgreen Gardens (in Murrells Inlet). There's much more to do: experience the excitement of Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, make a trip to Barefoot Landing, look for gifts at Harrelson's Seafood Market, and zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Myrtle Beach trip itinerary tool.

Fly from Detroit to Myrtle Beach in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Detroit in June, things will get a bit warmer in Myrtle Beach: highs are around 86°F and lows about 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.