13 days in Michigan Itinerary
13 days in Michigan Itinerary
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13 days in Michigan Itinerary
Start: Newark
Fly:
8h
1
Mackinac Island
— 2 nights
ferry + bus:
2h 15min
2
Petoskey
— 1 night
Drive:
1h 45min
3
Manistique
— 2 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
4
Munising
— 2 nights
Drive:
4h 30min
5
Mears
— 2 nights
Drive:
2h
6
Traverse City
— 3 nights
Fly:
4h 30min
End: Newark
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2
nights
Mackinac Island
2
nights

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): steep yourself in history at Biddle House and then pause for some serene contemplation at St Anne's Catholic Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, then play a few rounds at Jewel Golf Course, then steep yourself in history at Fort Holmes, and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Mackinac Island online trip builder .
Newark to Mackinac Island is an approximately 8-hour flight. In June, Mackinac Island is a bit cooler than Newark - with highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Petoskey.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Mackinac Island online trip builder .
Newark to Mackinac Island is an approximately 8-hour flight. In June, Mackinac Island is a bit cooler than Newark - with highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Petoskey.
Things to do in Mackinac Island
Highlights from your plan

St Anne's Catholic Church
5:30pm, Sun Jun 23

Fort Holmes
1:30pm, Mon Jun 24

Jewel Golf Course
10:00am, Mon Jun 24
1
night
Petoskey
1
night

Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cross In The Woods National Shrine, wander the streets of Historic Gaslight District, then admire the landmark architecture of Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix, then contemplate the long history of Castle Farms, and finally stroll through North Western State Trail.
To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Petoskey trip planner .
Getting from Mackinac Island to Petoskey by combination of ferry and bus takes about 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Manistique.
To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Petoskey trip planner .
Getting from Mackinac Island to Petoskey by combination of ferry and bus takes about 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Manistique.
Things to do in Petoskey
Side Trips
Charlevoix, Cross In The Woods National Shrine
Highlights from your plan

Cross In The Woods National Shrine
10:00am, Wed Jun 26

Castle Farms
3:00pm, Wed Jun 26
2
nights
Manistique
2
nights

Manistique, formerly Monistique, is the only incorporated city in and the county seat of Schoolcraft County of the U.S. On the 27th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Palms Book State Park, explore the activities along Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring), and then do a tasting at Mackinaw Trail Winery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Fri): stroll through The Manistique Boardwalk and River Walk, contemplate the long history of Fayette Historic State Park, and then steep yourself in history at Historical Village Fayette Park.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Manistique trip builder site .
Drive from Petoskey to Manistique in 2.5 hours. June in Manistique sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Munising.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Manistique trip builder site .
Drive from Petoskey to Manistique in 2.5 hours. June in Manistique sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Munising.
Things to do in Manistique
Side Trip
Garden
Highlights from your plan

Palms Book State Park
10:00am, Thu Jun 27

Fayette Historic State Park
1:30pm, Fri Jun 28

Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring)
1:00pm, Thu Jun 27
2
nights
Munising
2
nights

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. On the 29th (Sat), admire the sheer force of Tannery Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sand Point Beach, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Wagner Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock, step off the mainland to explore Grand Island, and then explore the activities along Chapel Rock and Beach.
For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Munising trip itinerary app .
You can drive from Manistique to Munising in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Mears.
For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Munising trip itinerary app .
You can drive from Manistique to Munising in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Mears.
Things to do in Munising
Highlights from your plan

Tannery Falls
10:00am, Sat Jun 29

Sand Point Beach
12:30pm, Sat Jun 29

Chapel Rock and Beach
4:00pm, Sun Jun 30
2
nights
Mears
2
nights

Golden Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Silver Lake State Park, visit a coastal fixture at Little Sable Point Lighthouse, and then admire the majestic nature at Silver Lake State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Charles Mears State Park, admire all the interesting features of Country Dairy, and then explore by horseback at Rainbow Ranch.
To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Mears trip tool .
Getting from Munising to Mears by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly. June in Mears sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Traverse City.
To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Mears trip tool .
Getting from Munising to Mears by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly. June in Mears sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Traverse City.
Things to do in Mears
Side Trips
New Era, Charles Mears State Park, Silver Lake State Park
Highlights from your plan

Silver Lake State Park
10:00am, Mon Jul 1

Silver Lake State Park
3:00pm, Mon Jul 1

Rainbow Ranch
3:00pm, Tue Jul 2
3
nights
Traverse City
3
nights

Cherry Capital of the World
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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Black Star Farms Winery. Get in touch with nature at Clinch Park and Haserot Beach. Step out of Traverse City with an excursion to Fishtown in Leland--about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: do a tasting at Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Right Brain Brewery.
To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Traverse City road trip site .
Getting from Mears to Traverse City by car takes about 2.5 hours. July in Traverse City sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Traverse City
Side Trips
Fishtown, Black Star Farms Winery
Highlights from your plan

Black Star Farms Winery
10:00am, Wed Jul 3

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
2:30pm, Wed Jul 3

Bowers Harbor Vineyards
4:30pm, Wed Jul 3
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