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Detroit to Los Angeles Road Trip Adventure

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Day 1: Cross-Country Journey

Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA

8:00AM

Breakfast at Dime Store

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Dime Store, known for its innovative twists on classic American comfort food.
Head to Dime Store located in the Chrysler House in downtown Detroit.
$15, 1 hour

10:00AM

Visit the Art Institute of Chicago

Make a pit stop in Chicago and visit the iconic Art Institute to admire famous works of art from all over the world.
Take I-94 and arrive at the Art Institute located in Grant Park.
$25, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at The Machine Shed

Enjoy a hearty midwestern meal at The Machine Shed in Iowa, known for its farm-to-table comfort food.
Continue on I-80 and stop at The Machine Shed located off the highway.
$20, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore the Great Salt Lake in Utah

Take a detour to visit the unique and stunning Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Take a slight detour off I-80 to reach the Great Salt Lake.
$10, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at In-N-Out Burger

Treat yourself to a classic In-N-Out Burger meal as you arrive in Los Angeles, a favorite fast-food spot for locals and visitors.
Continue on I-15 and head towards the nearest In-N-Out Burger location in Los Angeles.
$10, 1 hour
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