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Road trip from Lansing to Appleton

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ITINERARY

7h 54m409 miles17 stops
1
Durant Park
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
2
River Trail
Lansing, MI 48912 ‎
3
Grand Woods Park
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
4
The 900 Shops Mall
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1542
5
Boystown
Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
6
Michigan Avenue Bridge
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
7
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
8
Museum Of Illusions Chicago
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-1708
9
The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
10
Lake Park
Milwaukee, WI
City park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
11
The Riverside Theater
116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2503
12
Marcus Center
929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3122
13
Miller Brewery Tour
4251 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53208-3137
The Miller Brewery Tour offers an 80 minute indoor/outdoor guided walking tour of Miller Valley, home to over 155 years of brewing history. Experience everything from Fredrick Miller's arrival in Milwaukee to the high-speed production lines used today. Our tour begins with beer education and a journey back in time in our Historic Caves and Bavarian Style Miller Inn. Next we’re off to Brewing, Packaging & Distribution operations. Each tour ends as it begins… with our famous beers. Enjoy beer samples throughout the tour and after if 21+ with valid ID (soda and water available for those under 21). Commemorate your experience with a custom tour photo or one of the many great items found in our Girl In The Moon Brewery Shop. We look forward to seeing you for your Miller Time experience soon. CHEERS!
14
Meyer Theatre
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
15
Resch Center
1901 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304-4537
16
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
17
Spa BenMarNicos
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
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OVERVIEW

Lansing to Appleton
1
Start:Durant Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI
2
River Trail
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(96) review
Lansing, MI 48912 ‎
3
Grand Woods Park
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
4500 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
4
The 900 Shops Mall
Chicago, Illinois·
4.0
(96) review
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1542
5
Boystown
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
Chicago, IL
6
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(985) review
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
7
Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9953) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
8
Museum Of Illusions Chicago
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(97) review
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-1708
9
The Chopping Block
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
10
Lake Park
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.5
(91) review
City park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Milwaukee, WI
11
The Riverside Theater
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2503
12
Marcus Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.0
(94) review
929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3122
13
Miller Brewery Tour
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.5
(939) review
The Miller Brewery Tour offers an 80 minute indoor/outdoor guided walking tour of Miller Valley, home to over 155 years of brewing history. Experience everything from Fredrick Miller's arrival in Milwaukee to the high-speed production lines used today. Our tour begins with beer education and a journey back in time in our Historic Caves and Bavarian Style Miller Inn. Next we’re off to Brewing, Packaging & Distribution operations. Each tour ends as it begins… with our famous beers. Enjoy beer samples throughout the tour and after if 21+ with valid ID (soda and water available for those under 21). Commemorate your experience with a custom tour photo or one of the many great items found in our Girl In The Moon Brewery Shop. We look forward to seeing you for your Miller Time experience soon. CHEERS!
4251 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53208-3137
14
Meyer Theatre
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(97) review
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
15
Resch Center
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(95) review
1901 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304-4537
16
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(956) review
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
17
Spa BenMarNicos
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829

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What's the driving distance between Lansing and Appleton?
The distance is 409 miles
What's the travel time between Lansing and Appleton?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 54m mins in normal traffic
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