16 days in Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Museum of Ojibwa Culture, admire the landmark architecture of Indian Village, and then get great views at Castle Rock. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: let the kids burn off some steam at Animal Tracks, wander the wide-open spaces of Deer Ranch, then view the masterpieces at Fort de Baude Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Nancy Dagwell Campbell Park.

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Detroit to Saint Ignace is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Detroit in July: high temperatures in Saint Ignace hover around 73°F and lows are around 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to Paradise.

Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. On the 6th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Whitefish Point Light, then look for all kinds of wild species at Oswald's Bear Ranch, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Tahquamenon Falls, then enjoy the sea views from Point Iroquois Lighthouse, and then tee off at Wild Bluff Golf Course.

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Drive from Saint Ignace to Paradise in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Saint Ignace in July, plan for little chillier nights in Paradise, with lows around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel to Manistique.

Manistique, formerly Monistique, is the only incorporated city in and the county seat of Schoolcraft County of the U.S. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax in the rural setting at Thompson State Fish Hatchery, then take in the dramatic natural features at Palms Book State Park, then contemplate the waterfront views at Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring), and finally hike along The Manistique Boardwalk and River Walk.

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Drive from Paradise to Manistique in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in July, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to travel to Copper Harbor.

Copper Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Keweenaw County in the U.S. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Copper Harbor: The Jampot (in Eagle Harbor) and Jacob's Falls (in Eagle River). There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Brockway Mountain Drive, enjoy the sea views from Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums, take in the dramatic scenery at Eagle River Falls, and stroll through Copper Harbor Bike Trail System.

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You can drive from Manistique to Copper Harbor in 4.5 hours. July in Copper Harbor sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Ontonagon.

Step out of Ontonagon with an excursion to Copper Peak in Ironwood--about 1h 10 min away.

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Drive from Copper Harbor to Ontonagon in 2 hours. In July in Ontonagon, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel to Marquette.

Marquette is a city in the U.S. Venture out of the city with trips to Munising (Miners Falls, Miners Castle Rock, &more). The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Presque Isle Park, explore the galleries of Lakenenland Sculpture Park, relax in the rural setting at Jilbert Dairy, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sugarloaf Mountain.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ontonagon to Marquette. In July, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.