23 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan trip planner
Start: Washington
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Frankenmuth
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Grand Rapids
— 4 nights
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Traverse City
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Munising
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Saint Ignace
— 2 nights
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Mackinac Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to Mackinaw, Fly to Detroit
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Detroit
— 5 nights
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Frankenmuth — 2 nights
Frankenmuth is known for shopping, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, do a tasting at St. Julian Winery, and get some fabulous bargains at Birch Run Premium Outlets.
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Frankenmuth trip itinerary maker site.
Washington to Frankenmuth is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Washington in February; daily highs in Frankenmuth reach 31°F and lows reach 16°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Grand Rapids.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Frankenmuth trip itinerary maker site.
Washington to Frankenmuth is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Washington in February; daily highs in Frankenmuth reach 31°F and lows reach 16°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids — 4 nights
Furniture City
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grand Rapids: Kalamazoo (Confections with Convictions & Kalamazoo Valley Museum), Air Zoo (in Portage) and Bittersweet Ski Resort (in Otsego). The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Governor's Mansion Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bell's Comstock Brewery, and take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Grand Rapids sightseeing planning website.
You can drive from Frankenmuth to Grand Rapids in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Grand Rapids can reach 33°F, while at night they dip to 17°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Grand Rapids sightseeing planning website.
You can drive from Frankenmuth to Grand Rapids in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Grand Rapids can reach 33°F, while at night they dip to 17°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 4 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Get out of town with these interesting Traverse City side-trips: Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing (in Frederic), Cadillac (Caberfae Peaks & Serendipity) and Empire (Empire Bluff Trail & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore). And it doesn't end there: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, enjoy the sea views from Mission Point Lighthouse, don't miss a visit to Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Traverse City day trip planning website.
You can drive from Grand Rapids to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°F in February, and nighttime lows around 15°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Munising.
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To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Traverse City day trip planning website.
You can drive from Grand Rapids to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°F in February, and nighttime lows around 15°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Munising.
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Munising — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Munising: End of the Road Winery (in Germfask) and Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures (in McMillan). Spend the 17th (Fri) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Munising vacation builder website.
Getting from Traverse City to Munising by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Traverse City in February: highs in Munising hover around 25°F, while lows dip to 11°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint Ignace.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Munising vacation builder website.
Getting from Traverse City to Munising by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Traverse City in February: highs in Munising hover around 25°F, while lows dip to 11°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint Ignace.
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Saint Ignace — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cross In The Woods National Shrine, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nub's Nob, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Boyne Highlands. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Tue): don't miss a visit to Soo Locks, then look for gifts at Teysen's Gift Shop, and then snap pictures at Mackinac Bridge.
To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace trip website.
Getting from Munising to Saint Ignace by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Saint Ignace can reach 24°F, while at night they dip to 11°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace trip website.
Getting from Munising to Saint Ignace by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Saint Ignace can reach 24°F, while at night they dip to 11°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 2 nights
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On the 22nd (Wed), explore the striking landscape at Sugar Loaf, then immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, and then explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock. On the next day, examine the collection at Liberty Lego Display, head off the coast to Eagle Point Cave, make a trip to Trinity Church, learn something new at Forge a Memory, then steep yourself in history at Biddle House, and finally stop by Threads of Mackinac.
For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island day trip website.
Traveling by ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island takes an hour. February in Mackinac Island sees daily highs of 24°F and lows of 11°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Detroit.
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For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island day trip website.
Traveling by ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island takes an hour. February in Mackinac Island sees daily highs of 24°F and lows of 11°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Detroit.
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Detroit — 5 nights
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The Motor City
Venture out of the city with trips to Linden Mills (in Linden), Flint Institute of Arts (in Flint) and Mt Holly Ski Resort (in Holly). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, examine the collection at The Henry Ford, admire the landmark architecture of The Guardian Building, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Detroit Zoo.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Detroit trip itinerary planner.
Do a combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Detroit in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Mackinac Island in February, with highs in Detroit at 34°F and lows at 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive back home.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Detroit trip itinerary planner.
Do a combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Detroit in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Mackinac Island in February, with highs in Detroit at 34°F and lows at 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive 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.
