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ITINERARY
4h 0m204 miles16 stops
1
The Sugar House
2
The Anchor Bar
3
Willistead Manor
4
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
5
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
6
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
7
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
8
The Ark
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
9
Hudson Mills Metropark
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
10
Tabletop Game Cafe
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
11
Chadwick Arboretum
12
Ohio Stadium
13
Governor's Residence
14
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
15
The Nest Theatre
16
Cultural Arts Center
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:The Sugar House
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
Start:The Anchor Bar
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
3
Start:Willistead Manor
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
4
Start:William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
5
Start:Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario·
5.0
(94) review
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
6
Start:Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Harrow, Essex, Ontario·
4.5
(97) review
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
7
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
8
Start:The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(93) review
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
9
Start:Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
10
Start:Tabletop Game Cafe
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
11
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
12
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
13
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
14
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
15
Start:The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
16
Start:Cultural Arts Center
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5044
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What's the driving distance between Detroit and Columbus?
The distance is 204 miles
What's the travel time between Detroit and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 0m mins in normal traffic
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Columbus
Cultural Arts Center
The Nest Theatre
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Governor's Residence
Ohio Stadium
Chadwick Arboretum
Tabletop Game Cafe
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Ark
Willistead Manor
The Anchor Bar
The Sugar House
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Hudson Mills Metropark
What’s the weather like in Columbus?
The weather in Columbus is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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