11 days in Michigan Itinerary

Dearborn sits as part of the Detroit metropolitan area and was the home of Henry Ford.

On the 16th (Mon), see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford and then browse for treasures at The Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Kellogg Park, put a fun spin on your tour with Decode Ann Arbor, steep yourself in history at Motown Museum, then explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, and finally see the interesting displays at Greenfield Village.

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Columbia to Dearborn is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also fly; or drive. In September, Dearborn is little chillier than Columbia - with highs of 75°F and lows of 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Munising Falls and then explore the activities along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Thu): explore the activities along Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring), look for gifts at Upper Peninsula Inspired, then take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock, and finally putt your heart out at Miners Falls Mini Golf.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Dearborn to Munising in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Dearborn in September since evenings lows in Munising dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Paradise.

Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. On the 20th (Fri), examine the collection at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, explore the activities along Tahquamenon Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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Drive from Munising to Paradise in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. September in Paradise sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity Church, then learn about all things military at Fort Mackinac, then immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Paradise to Mackinac Island takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Traverse City.

Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.

Explore Traverse City's surroundings by going to Little Traverse Wheelway (in Petoskey), Empire (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Empire Bluff Trail, & more) and Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (in Glen Arbor). The adventure continues: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting and have a few drinks at Lake Ann Brewing Company.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Traverse City trip planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Mackinac Island to Traverse City in 4.5 hours. While traveling from Mackinac Island, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City, ranging from highs of 74°F to lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Grand Rapids.

The second largest city in Michigan and a hub of furniture manufacturing, Grand Rapids bears the nickname "Furniture City." However, the destination's original name came from the rapids of the Grand River that once ran through the downtown area.

On the 25th (Wed), take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, stroll around Cascade Peace Park, then see the interesting displays at Gilmore Car Museum, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Gerald R. Ford Museum and then kick back and relax at Holland State Park Beach.

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Traveling by car from Traverse City to Grand Rapids takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In September, daytime highs in Grand Rapids are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.