Detroit to Omaha Road Trip Guide

After driving about 45 miles out of Detroit, the gorgeous city of Ann Arbor comes to view and is a most wonderful destination as your trip begins. With more than enough time on your hands to spare and the promise of a splendid trip, the city’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Arboretum is an ideal place for a stop. It showcases a variety of unique and breathtaking gardens with plants and flowers that combine the feel of several ecological climates at once.

The gardens provide visitors with exotic plants that add an alluring twist to the premises while giving you a deep connection with nature. There are many plant species to see and discover and the grounds give an extensive opportunity for unique landscape photography. To get the best photography sites, make your way along the trails provided in the arboretum as they go along the not-to-be-missed parts of the garden.

A few miles drive west will bring you to Waterloo State Recreation Area where you can spend the night within campsites with electric hookups for RVs.

Move on ahead and brace yourself for what’s next. Not many things beat a combination of science and arts. You could use an hour or two of stunning awesomeness here at this museum in Portage, but you could be here all day and still not get enough of the museum. The Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum is a nod to the history of aviation and flight, telling the story of the aircraft used in the Second World War. Therefore, it is no surprise that some of the rarest aircraft and aviation machines are on display here.

Begin at the Innovation Centre where you get to see aesthetically-pleasing and history-defining aircraft. Send your imaginations flying while you take 3-D simulation rides. Be sure to try as many rides that will give you a wide variety of flight experiences, or just go about the old-fashioned sight-seeing with friends and see some very engaging exhibits.

Arrive at Indiana Dunes National Park, roughly 100 miles out of Portage, to a stunning and magnificent sand dune park that offers primitive, as well as modern camping opportunities.

The park offers endless miles of trails, including those that provide interested guests the opportunity to hike the dunes. When you return from your hike, you can easily take some time to cool off at the lakes. In addition, this park is a great place to enjoy some solitude with Mother Nature. Get in the mood to have some fun while you enjoy some barbecue with friends at the picnic area.

You can be sure you will enjoy your stay here at the park, so if you’re thinking of extending it, take advantage of the Dunewood Campgrounds which accommodate RVs of any size with full hook-up amenities.

Here lies the perfect stop for the next phase of your trip. Heading west along the coast provides some of the most spectacular views. And given that there’s so much to see as you drive through, you will never be bored for a second as you approach Joliet. Arrive at the Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet and be prepared to have as much fun as you can take. Park your RV in the massive parking lot that you could use for your overnight camping.

Take a quick meal from one of the restaurants, have some fun with buddies at the table, and bring your childhood dreams alive while you play as many games as you possibly can. Live music will keep you entertained, and some drinks could keep you going at the tables. When it is time for you to retire for the night, you could camp in your RV at a nearby campground.

Prepare for the journey ahead as it takes you through bustling cities and beautiful landscapes. About 140 miles away from Joliet is the John Deere Pavilion in Moline. You would want to be here early enough to beat the crowd and the heat.

It definitely is going to be fun to see some huge machine build-ups that are rare and timeless while you spend some time hanging around here with friends. Come in here and learn about huge equipment. You would not want to miss the Pavilion’s store where you can expect to get some really cool stuff.

After your tour, you may be hungry and there is no better place to have a meal than Jonny’s Italian Steakhouse where you can have a nice meal while enjoying the cozy environment. A number of private parks are available around the Pavilion where you can spend the night.

Arts enthusiasts are in for a swell time at Des Moines Art Center in Iowa. This museum is no doubt exceptional, combining together history and contemporary arts. Find space in the parking area of the art center while you prepare your mind for some mind-blowing experience. The art pieces exhibited are from internationally-recognized artists like Picasso. This is the ideal place to unwind from stress while you open your eyes and let the art speak to you.

The building itself is a stunning architectural piece, so you need to prepare your mind for what you’re going to see in there. The art exhibits are frequently changing so no two visits are the same experience. In an interesting twist, the art gallery also has a Rose Garden on the grounds that you would not want to miss.

Walnut Woods State Park is a good place to retire for the night before making your way to Omaha.