15 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary
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Start: New York City
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Traverse City
— 1 night
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Mackinaw City
— 2 nights
Ferry
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Mackinac Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to St Ignace, Drive to Paradise
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Paradise
— 1 night
Drive
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Munising
— 3 nights
Drive
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Wisconsin Dells
— 2 nights
Drive
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Duluth
— 3 nights
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End: New York City
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Traverse City — 1 night

Cherry Capital of the World
On the 2nd (Fri), stroll around Sunset Park, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Traverse City sightseeing site.
New York City to Traverse City is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in June, Traverse City is slightly colder at night with lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Mackinaw City.
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To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Traverse City sightseeing site.
New York City to Traverse City is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in June, Traverse City is slightly colder at night with lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Mackinaw City.
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Mackinaw City — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): contemplate the long history of McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site, then walk around Colonial Michilimackinac, and then snap pictures at Mackinac Bridge. Keep things going the next day: walk around Bridge View Park, take some stellar pictures from Castle Rock, visit a coastal fixture at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, then explore the engaging exhibits at House of Glass, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Animal Tracks.
To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Mackinaw City online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Traverse City to Mackinaw City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Traverse City in June, you will find days in Mackinaw City are slightly colder (67°F), and nights are about the same (51°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to ride a ferry to Mackinac Island.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Mackinaw City online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Traverse City to Mackinaw City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Traverse City in June, you will find days in Mackinaw City are slightly colder (67°F), and nights are about the same (51°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to ride a ferry to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 2 nights

On the 6th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and then admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Fort Holmes, contemplate the long history of Biddle House, trot along with a tour on horseback, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Anne's Catholic Church, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island route planner.
Getting from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island by ferry takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in June, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Paradise.
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For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island route planner.
Getting from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island by ferry takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in June, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Paradise.
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Paradise — 1 night

On the 8th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, get engrossed in the history at Whitefish Point Light, and then immerse yourself in nature at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
To find traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Paradise road trip planning site.
Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Mackinac Island to Paradise takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In June in Paradise, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to Munising.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Paradise road trip planning site.
Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Mackinac Island to Paradise takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In June in Paradise, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to Munising.
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Munising — 3 nights
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring) and Wagner Falls. Spend the 9th (Fri) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Munising road trip app.
Getting from Paradise to Munising by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Wisconsin Dells.
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To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Munising road trip app.
Getting from Paradise to Munising by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Wisconsin Dells.
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Wisconsin Dells — 2 nights
Waterpark Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): tee off at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the 13th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Circus World, then immerse yourself in nature at Devil's Lake State Park, and then look for gifts at Swiss Maid Fudge.
For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Wisconsin Dells trip planner.
Traveling by car from Munising to Wisconsin Dells takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and train; or do a combination of taxi, flight, bus, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Munising to Wisconsin Dells. Traveling from Munising in June, expect Wisconsin Dells to be a bit warmer, temps between 77°F and 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Duluth.
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For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Wisconsin Dells trip planner.
Traveling by car from Munising to Wisconsin Dells takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and train; or do a combination of taxi, flight, bus, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Munising to Wisconsin Dells. Traveling from Munising in June, expect Wisconsin Dells to be a bit warmer, temps between 77°F and 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Duluth.
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Duluth — 3 nights

Zenith City of the Unsalted Seas
Explore Duluth's surroundings by going to Two Harbors (Split Rock Lighthouse & Gooseberry Falls State Park). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Lakewalk, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate, and take in the views from Aerial Lift Bridge.
To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Duluth vacation app.
You can drive from Wisconsin Dells to Duluth in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Wisconsin Dells in June; daily highs in Duluth reach 65°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Duluth vacation app.
You can drive from Wisconsin Dells to Duluth in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Wisconsin Dells in June; daily highs in Duluth reach 65°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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