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ITINERARY
9h 2m486 miles23 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
Fish Point Nature Reserve
11
International Exposition Cener
The I-X Center is home to dozens of Cleveland's most popular consumer events including the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, International Beer Fest, Spring and Fall Fabulous Food Shows, By Hand Fine Art and Craft Fair, I-X Piston Power Show, Trick or Treat Street, I-X Christmas Connection and much more!
12
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
13
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
14
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
15
Lock 3
16
Pittsburgh Water Steps
17
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
18
Allegheny Cemetery
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
19
Cathedral of Learning
20
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
21
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
22
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
23
Kohl Memorial Park
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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:Fish Point Nature Reserve
Pelee Island, Ontario·
4.5
(92) review
McCormick Rd, Ontario N0R 1M0 Canada
11
Start:International Exposition Cener
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.0
(83) review
The I-X Center is home to dozens of Cleveland's most popular consumer events including the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, International Beer Fest, Spring and Fall Fabulous Food Shows, By Hand Fine Art and Craft Fair, I-X Piston Power Show, Trick or Treat Street, I-X Christmas Connection and much more!
12
Start:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
13
Start:Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(95) review
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
14
Start:Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio·
3.5
(93) review
11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-3926
15
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
16
Start:Pittsburgh Water Steps
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
17
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
18
Start:Allegheny Cemetery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
19
Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
20
Start:Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(77) review
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
21
Start:Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(64) review
212 State St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1108
22
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
23
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
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What's the driving distance between Detroit and Harrisburg?
The distance is 486 miles
What's the travel time between Detroit and Harrisburg?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 2m mins in normal traffic
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