11 days in Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Escape the urban bustle at Mackinac Island State Park and Arch Rock. Fort Mackinac and The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: tee off at Jewel Golf Course, identify plant and animal life at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Anne's Catholic Church.

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New York City to Mackinac Island is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from New York City in June: high temperatures in Mackinac Island hover around 67°F and lows are around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Paradise.

Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, then identify plant and animal life at Oswald's Bear Ranch, and then take an in-depth tour of Whitefish Point Light. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): examine the collection at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, then enjoy the sea views from Point Iroquois Lighthouse, then take in the exciting artwork at Riverstone Gallery, and finally steep yourself in history at Tower of History.

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Do a combination of ferry and car from Mackinac Island to Paradise in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Mackinac Island in July, plan for little chillier nights in Paradise, with lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to Garden.

Garden is a village in Delta County of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): do a tasting at Garden Bay Winery, stroll through Fayette Historic State Park, and then steep yourself in history at Historical Village Fayette Park.

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Getting from Paradise to Garden by car takes about 2.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Marquette.

Marquette is a city in the U.S. Kids will appreciate attractions like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Presque Isle Park. Lakenenland Sculpture Park and Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marquette: Mineral Museum of Michigan (in Houghton), Munising (Spray Falls, Sand Point Beach, &more) and Adventure Mining Company (in Greenland).

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Traveling by car from Garden to Marquette takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Marquette can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.