15 days in Detroit & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Cedar Point and Toledo Museum of Art. Change things up with these side-trips from Detroit: Whaley House Museum (in Flint), Ghostly Manor Thrill Center (in Sandusky) and Frankenmuth (Michigan Heroes Museum, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, take in the waterfront at Detroit RiverFront, get to know the resident critters at African Safari Wildlife Park, and meet the residents at Toledo Zoo.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Detroit visit site.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Detroit. In June, daytime highs in Detroit are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kids will enjoy Bright Angel Trail and Grand Canyon South Rim. There's still lots to do: trek along South Kaibab Trail, get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point, get great views at Grandview Point, and explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Grand Canyon National Park day trip tool.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Detroit to Grand Canyon National Park in 10 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Detroit to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Detroit in July, Grand Canyon National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 52°F. You will leave for home on the 10th (Mon).