27 days in Northwest Michigan Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ludington: Manistee (Magoon Creek Park, First Street Beach, &more).

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Ludington is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Abu Dhabi to Ludington. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Abu Dhabi in July; daily highs in Ludington reach 28°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Arcadia.

Step out of Arcadia with an excursion to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire--about 44 minutes away.

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You can drive from Ludington to Arcadia in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Charlevoix.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charlevoix: Alanson (The Oden State Fish Hatchery & Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery) and Harbor Springs (Tunnel of Trees - M119 & Thorne Swift Nature Preserve).

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Getting from Arcadia to Charlevoix by car takes about 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Charlevoix can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Traverse City.

Explore Traverse City's surroundings by going to King Orchards (in Kewadin), Glen Arbor (Cherry Republic of Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, &more) and Empire (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan Beach Park, &more). There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take a stroll through Front Street, enjoy the sea views from Mission Point Lighthouse, and contemplate the long history of Fishtown.

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Drive from Charlevoix to Traverse City in 1.5 hours. July in Traverse City sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.