11 days in South Bend, Grand Rapids & Mackinac Island Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Potato Creek State Park and Fishing Charters & Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at The History Museum and Studebaker National Museum. Take a break from South Bend with a short trip to Weko Beach Park in Bridgman, about 48 minutes away.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our South Bend trip planner.

Jacksonville to South Bend is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jacksonville in June, expect South Bend to be little chillier, temps between 80°F and 59°F. You will leave for Grand Rapids on the 27th (Mon).

Do some cultural sightseeing at USS LST 393 and Gerald R. Ford Museum. You'll explore and learn at Grand Rapids Children's Museum and Grand Rapids Art Museum. Go for a jaunt from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven to see Rosy Mound Natural Area about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Millennium Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, get some fabulous bargains at Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids, and admire the striking features of Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Grand Rapids trip planner.

Traveling by car from South Bend to Grand Rapids takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Mackinac Island.

Get outdoors at Boat Tours & Water Sports and Mackinac Island State Park. Get some historical perspective at Fort Holmes and Fort Mackinac.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Mackinac Island itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island by combination of flight and ferry takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Grand Rapids, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mackinac Island, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.