A Day in Chicago, Tulip Festival and Detroit

  • 8:00AM: Start your day at Millennium Park
    30 minutes (1.5 miles) from your hotel

    Millennium Park is a public park in the Chicago Loop and is a must-visit location for tourists. It's famous for its Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as The Bean, and the Crown Fountain. The park has many great views of the Chicago skyline and is a great spot for taking photos.

  • 11:00AM: Visit the Tulip Festival
    3.5 hours (100 miles) from Millennium Park

    The Tulip Festival is a spring festival held in Holland, Michigan, which is known for its colorful tulip displays. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors, grab some delicious food, and listen to music. Be sure to bring your camera, as there are many great photo opportunities.

  • 4:00PM: Explore downtown Detroit
    2.5 hours (170 miles) from the Tulip Festival

    Downtown Detroit is known for its sports teams, museums, and architecture. Be sure to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts and The Henry Ford Museum. Take a walk along the Detroit Riverwalk for a great view of the city's skyline.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Millennium Park (2 hours, Free)
  • Tulip Festival (3-4 hours, $10 admission fee)
  • Detroit Institute of Arts (2 hours, $14 admission fee)
  • The Henry Ford Museum (2-3 hours, $23 admission fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $47

Transportation

You will need to rent a car to travel from place to place. Estimated cost: $100. Total estimated travel time for the day: 6.5 hours.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you may want to consider visiting Greektown in Detroit, or taking a boat tour on the Chicago River. If you have less time, you may want to skip the Tulip Festival or one of the museums in Detroit.

Airports

There are two airports in the area: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in Detroit. ORD is located about 17 miles from downtown Chicago, while DTW is located about 20 miles from downtown Detroit.

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