16 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan trip planner
Start: Barcelona
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Grand Rapids
— 1 night
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Frankenmuth
— 1 night
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Dearborn
— 2 nights
Fly to Pellston, Ferry to Mackinac Island
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Mackinac Island
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Saint Ignace
— 1 night
Drive
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Munising
— 3 nights
Drive
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Traverse City
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Barcelona
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Grand Rapids — 1 night
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Furniture City
On the 10th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: go for a walk through Rockford Dam Overlook, then examine the collection at Gilmore Car Museum, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Holland State Park Beach.
For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Rapids tour app.
Barcelona, Spain to Grand Rapids is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Grand Rapids is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Barcelona in August, Grand Rapids is a bit cooler at night with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Rapids tour app.
Barcelona, Spain to Grand Rapids is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Grand Rapids is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Barcelona in August, Grand Rapids is a bit cooler at night with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Frankenmuth — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): stroll around Wilkommen Park, stop by Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, then brush up on your military savvy at Michigan Heroes Museum, then browse the different shops at Frankenmuth River Place Shops, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Frankenmuth itinerary site.
Getting from Grand Rapids to Frankenmuth by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. August in Frankenmuth sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Dearborn.
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To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Frankenmuth itinerary site.
Getting from Grand Rapids to Frankenmuth by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. August in Frankenmuth sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Dearborn.
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Dearborn — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): examine the collection at Motown Museum, explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, then see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Greenfield Village. Here are some ideas for day two: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then walk around Dequindre Cut, and then take a leisurely stroll along Detroit RiverFront.
Plan trip to Dearborn with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by car from Frankenmuth to Dearborn takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Dearborn when traveling from Frankenmuth in August, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Mackinac Island.
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Traveling by car from Frankenmuth to Dearborn takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Dearborn when traveling from Frankenmuth in August, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 3 nights
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Mackinac Island is known for nature, historic sites, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Anne's Catholic Church, admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park, and contemplate the long history of Fort Mackinac.
To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Mackinac Island holiday builder.
You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Dearborn to Mackinac Island in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In August, Mackinac Island is little chillier than Dearborn - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Saint Ignace.
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To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Mackinac Island holiday builder.
You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Dearborn to Mackinac Island in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In August, Mackinac Island is little chillier than Dearborn - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Saint Ignace.
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Saint Ignace — 1 night
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On the 18th (Fri), snap pictures at Mackinac Bridge, walk around Colonial Michilimackinac, and then contemplate the long history of McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site.
For reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace journey planning tool.
You can ride a ferry from Mackinac Island to Saint Ignace in an hour. In August in Saint Ignace, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Munising.
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For reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace journey planning tool.
You can ride a ferry from Mackinac Island to Saint Ignace in an hour. In August in Saint Ignace, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Munising.
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Munising — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Marquette (Jilbert Dairy & Presque Isle Park). Spend the 19th (Sat) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
For where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Munising road trip site.
You can drive from Saint Ignace to Munising in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Munising are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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For where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Munising road trip site.
You can drive from Saint Ignace to Munising in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Munising are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 4 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Venture out of the city with trips to Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (in Glen Arbor) and Empire (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire Bluff Trail, &more). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Grand Traverse Distillery, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.
Before you visit Traverse City, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Munising to Traverse City in 5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Traverse City are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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Before you visit Traverse City, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Munising to Traverse City in 5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Traverse City are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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Michigan travel guide
Great Lakes State
A state inextricably tied to its waterways, Michigan does water activities better than almost any other place in the country. Things to do in the state include numerous opportunities to swim, fish, sail, motorboat, and canoe. The country's only state to stretch over two peninsulas, Michigan features a long freshwater coastline. In a land of nearly 65,000 inland lakes and ponds, you can never be too far from a natural water source. Michigan's major claim to fame is its status as the center of the U.S. automotive industry, with the Detroit metropolitan area housing the country's three major car manufacturers. The city is also a major center of culture, the birthplace of the Motown Sound, and the home of several museums and other tourist attractions. Farther from the big urban centers, Michigan offers visitors a world of apple and cherry orchards, rustic villages, and picturesque vineyards.
