MIDWEST USA

Everything taken care of from A to Z: your flight, hire car, accommodation, day trips, restaurants and so much more! Fully customisable and tailored entirely to your preferences. We’ve shared a few tips here, but trust us: there are plenty more unique experiences waiting for you that are perfectly suited to you.

Your road trip begins in Chicago, a city that effortlessly combines metropolitan energy with the tranquillity of the water. Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, you’ll find yourself surrounded by impressive skyscrapers, wide boulevards and kilometres of lakeside promenades.

Stroll through Millennium Park, admire the iconic Cloud Gate – better known as The Bean – or explore the city on an architectural cruise along the Chicago River. Navy Pier and the charming beaches along Lake Michigan also invite you to slow down for a while. With its many parks, museums and vibrant food scene, Chicago is the perfect starting point for this varied tour.

• Take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River.
• Stroll along the Lakefront Trail with views of Lake Michigan.
• Visit Millennium Park and The Bean.
• Discover the lively atmosphere of Navy Pier.

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Music lovers will also be in their element here. Chicago is the birthplace of electric blues, and all over the city you’ll find atmospheric bars where live music is still played every day. Round off your day with a proper Chicago deep-dish pizza and soak up the unique atmosphere that makes this cosmopolitan city so special.

Interesting fact: Chicago is renowned worldwide for its innovative architecture and is one of the world’s leading cities for architecture.

Travelling along the western shore of Lake Michigan, you’ll reach Milwaukee, a city that may be less well-known than its larger neighbour, Chicago, but which exudes all the more charm. Milwaukee once grew to become one of America’s most important beer cities, a tradition that lives on today in its many craft breweries, cosy pubs and lively terraces. The city effortlessly combines its rich industrial past with a modern and relaxed atmosphere.

Explore the charming Historic Third Ward, where former warehouses have made way for boutiques, art galleries and cosy restaurants. Stroll along the Milwaukee RiverWalk or discover the history of an American icon at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Thanks to its location on Lake Michigan, you can also enjoy stunning views of the water here, along with a relaxed atmosphere that invites you to take a breather. Milwaukee may be a smaller city, but that’s precisely why it feels warm, authentic and surprisingly versatile.

Milwaukee has been known as ‘Brew City’ for over a century, thanks to its rich brewing tradition.

Sun, desert magic and
unforgettable views

Minneapolis immediately impresses with its green character. The city is surrounded by lakes, bisected by the mighty Mississippi River, and is one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the United States.

Take a stroll along the Chain of Lakes, admire the Minnehaha Falls or enjoy the view from the historic Stone Arch Bridge. Throughout the city, modern architecture and green parks alternate, giving Minneapolis a relaxed and surprising character

Nature lovers hardly need to leave the city. Within minutes, you’ll find yourself amidst forests, lakes and vast parks where locals go for walks, go kayaking or enjoy a picnic by the water.

• Go for a walk around Lake Harriet or Bde Maka Ska.
• Visit Minnehaha Falls.
• Cross the Mississippi via the Stone Arch Bridge.
• Hire a bike and explore the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway.

From Minneapolis, the landscape gradually gives way to vast forests, rolling hills and impressive coastlines. In Duluth, you reach the shores of Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area. Due to its enormous size, the lake resembles an inland sea rather than a traditional lake.

The bustling Canal Park forms the heart of the city. Here you can watch huge cargo ships pass under the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge whilst the fresh breeze from Lake Superior sweeps across the promenade. Duluth is also the ideal starting point for the famous North Shore Scenic Drive, one of the most beautiful driving routes in North America. Along this picturesque coastal road, steep cliffs, waterfalls, dense forests and panoramic viewpoints alternate. Those who love getting out into nature will find endless walking trails and state parks here, where the rugged beauty of Lake Superior really comes into its own.

Where water and rocks
meet

Marquette is situated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and forms the green heart of this road trip. Here, vast forests, rugged coastlines and crystal-clear lakes define the landscape.

Not far from Marquette lies Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, one of the most spectacular nature reserves in the Great Lakes region. The colourful sandstone cliffs rise dozens of metres above Lake Superior and are best admired during a boat trip or kayaking adventure.

Presque Isle Park is also highly recommended. Walk along the rocky shore, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Superior and discover why so many travellers fall in love with this region.

• Take a boat trip along Pictured Rocks.
• Kayak past the colourful cliffs.
• Walk through Presque Isle Park.
• Discover hidden beaches and lighthouses along Lake Superior.

Here you’ll experience the Great Lakes at their best: pure, rugged and surprisingly unspoilt.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was the first National Lakeshore to be established in the United States.

Detroit is the surprising finale to this road trip. The city became world-famous as the cradle of the American car industry and went on to become the home of iconic car brands such as Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. Detroit also made music history as the birthplace of the legendary Motown label, where artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes launched their careers.

Today, Detroit has reinvented itself. Old industrial buildings have been given a new lease of life as trendy restaurants, breweries and art galleries, whilst colourful street art and creative neighbourhoods give the city a fresh new look. Stroll along the revitalised Detroit Riverwalk, visit the Motown Museum or browse the stalls at Eastern Market. Detroit proves that history and innovation can go hand in hand perfectly and makes for a fascinating finale to a trip around the Great Lakes.

Interesting fact: Detroit is regarded worldwide as the cradle of the modern American car industry.

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