30 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan itinerary builder
Start: New York City
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Drive to La Guardia Airport, Fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Drive to Flint
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Flint
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Midland
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Petoskey
— 4 nights
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Traverse City
— 6 nights
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Ludington
— 4 nights
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Kalamazoo
— 5 nights
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Ann Arbor
— 5 nights
Fly
End: New York City
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Flint — 3 nights
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Flint is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County, Michigan. Explore hidden gems such as Michigan State University and Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. Get out of town with these interesting Flint side-trips: Frankenmuth (Frankenmuth Historical Museum, St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, &more). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Great Lakes National Cemetery, brush up on your military savvy at Michigan Heroes Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Flint Farmers Market, and explore the world behind art at Flint Institute of Arts.
For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Flint journey maker site.
New York City to Flint is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Traveling from New York City in November, things will get little chillier in Flint: highs are around 49°F and lows about 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Midland.
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For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Flint journey maker site.
New York City to Flint is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Traveling from New York City in November, things will get little chillier in Flint: highs are around 49°F and lows about 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Midland.
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Midland — 2 nights
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Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan in the Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. On the 21st (Sun), trek along Chippewa Nature Center, steep yourself in history at Alden Dow Home and Studio, and then admire the natural beauty at Dow Gardens. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Castle Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, and then don't miss a visit to The Tridge.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Midland road trip planning site.
You can drive from Flint to Midland in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in November, and nighttime lows around 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Petoskey.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Midland road trip planning site.
You can drive from Flint to Midland in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in November, and nighttime lows around 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Petoskey.
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Petoskey — 4 nights
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Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Petoskey State Park and Little Traverse Wheelway. Get out of town with these interesting Petoskey side-trips: Castle Farms (in Charlevoix), Bridge View Park (in Saint Ignace) and Cross In The Woods National Shrine (in Indian River). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Call of the Wild Museum, walk around Gaylord's City Elk Park, sample the tasty concoctions at Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery, and visit Historic Gaslight District.
For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Petoskey trip planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Midland to Petoskey. November in Petoskey sees daily highs of 43°F and lows of 30°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive to Traverse City.
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For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Petoskey trip planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Midland to Petoskey. November in Petoskey sees daily highs of 43°F and lows of 30°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 6 nights
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Cherry Capital of the World
Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bowers Harbor Vineyards and Left Foot Charley Winery. Get out of town with these interesting Traverse City side-trips: Empire Bluff Trail (in Empire), Frankfort (Point Betsie Lighthouse & Betsie Valley Trail) and Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms (in Northport). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Grand Traverse Bay, visit a coastal fixture at Mission Point Lighthouse, get great views at Arcadia Overlook, and look for gifts at Cherry Republic of Traverse City.
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Traverse City trip maker app.
Drive from Petoskey to Traverse City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. November in Traverse City sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 32°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Ludington.
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Ludington — 4 nights
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Ludington is a city in the state of Michigan. Discover out-of-the-way places like Stearns Park and Country Dairy. Change things up with these side-trips from Ludington: Muskegon (Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Hoffmaster State Park, &more). There's lots more to do: stroll around Ludington Waterfront Park, enjoy the sea views from Big Sable Point Lighthouse, and look for all kinds of wild species at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness.
For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ludington online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Traverse City to Ludington in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In December, plan for daily highs up to 34°F, and evening lows to 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kalamazoo.
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For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ludington online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Traverse City to Ludington in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In December, plan for daily highs up to 34°F, and evening lows to 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo — 5 nights
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Kalamazoo is a city in the southwest region of the U.S. state of Michigan. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo Nature Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Kalamazoo: Silver Beach Carousel (in Saint Joseph), Kal Haven Trail (in South Haven) and Horrock's (in Battle Creek). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, admire the masterpieces at Grand Rapids Art Museum, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Journeyman Distillery, and appreciate the history behind Leonardo da Vinci's Horse.
Planning Kalamazoo trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Ludington to Kalamazoo. December in Kalamazoo sees daily highs of 37°F and lows of 25°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ann Arbor.
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Planning Kalamazoo trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Ludington to Kalamazoo. December in Kalamazoo sees daily highs of 37°F and lows of 25°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor — 5 nights
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Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. Explore hidden gems such as University of Michigan and Franklin Cider Mill. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ann Arbor: Somerset Collection (in Troy) and Lansing (Michigan History Center, Horrocks Farm Market, &more). There's lots more to do: look and learn at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, visit Kerrytown, view the masterpieces at University of Michigan Museum of Art, and take a stroll through Main Street.
For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Ann Arbor trip itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor. December in Ann Arbor sees daily highs of 36°F and lows of 23°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Ann Arbor trip itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor. December in Ann Arbor sees daily highs of 36°F and lows of 23°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to 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.
