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 BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League (in Novi), Michigan War Dog Memorial (in South Lyon) 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 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. May in Detroit sees daily highs of °F and lows of °F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel 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 Myrtle Beach SkyWheel make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Myrtle Beach side-trips: Murrells Inlet (Brookgreen Gardens & Harrelson's Seafood Market) and Litchfield Beach (in Litchfield Beach). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Broadway at the Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Alligator Adventure, don't miss a visit to Barefoot Landing, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Myrtle Beach tour builder website.

Traveling by flight from Detroit to Myrtle Beach takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Detroit in June, with highs in Myrtle Beach at °F and lows at °F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel back home.