31 days in Michigan & Williamstown Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Knoxville
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Grand Rapids
— 3 nights
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Ludington
— 3 nights
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Traverse City
— 3 nights
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Petoskey
— 3 nights
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Mackinaw City
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Munising
— 5 nights
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Frankenmuth
— 4 nights
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Dearborn
— 2 nights
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Williamstown
— 2 nights
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End: Knoxville
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Grand Rapids — 3 nights
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Furniture City
Get out of town with these interesting Grand Rapids side-trips: Fenn Valley Vineyards - Saugatuck Tasting Room (in Saugatuck), Gilmore Car Museum (in Hickory Corners) and Windmill Island Gardens (in Holland). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint Andrew, examine the collection at Gerald R. Ford Museum, and steep yourself in history at Meyer May House.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Rapids vacation maker.
Knoxville to Grand Rapids is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In September, Grand Rapids is slightly colder than Knoxville - with highs of 76°F and lows of 54°F. On the 11th (Sat), you'll travel to Ludington.
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For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Rapids vacation maker.
Knoxville to Grand Rapids is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In September, Grand Rapids is slightly colder than Knoxville - with highs of 76°F and lows of 54°F. On the 11th (Sat), you'll travel to Ludington.
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Ludington — 3 nights
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Explore Ludington's surroundings by going to Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access (in Hart), Stony Lake Stables (in New Era) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse (in Mears).
For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ludington day trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Ludington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Ludington can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Traverse City.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ludington day trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Ludington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Ludington can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 3 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Step out of Traverse City with an excursion to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire--about 42 minutes away. There's still lots to do: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, stop by American Spoon, get a taste of the local shopping with The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and make a trip to Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Traverse City trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Ludington to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September in Traverse City, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 54°F at night. On the 17th (Fri), you'll travel to Petoskey.
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To see ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Traverse City trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Ludington to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September in Traverse City, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 54°F at night. On the 17th (Fri), you'll travel to Petoskey.
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Petoskey — 3 nights
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Petoskey is known for nature, casinos, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: grab your bike and head to Little Traverse Wheelway, catch all the local highlights with Mushroom House Tours, get some jogging in at North Western State Trail, and take a stroll through Historic Gaslight District.
For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Petoskey trip planner.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Petoskey takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Petoskey are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Mackinaw City.
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For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Petoskey trip planner.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Petoskey takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Petoskey are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Mackinaw City.
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Mackinaw City — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Mackinaw City: Paradise (Tahquamenon Falls State Park & Tahquamenon Falls) and Soo Locks (in Sault Ste. Marie).
To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Mackinaw City trip planner.
Getting from Petoskey to Mackinaw City by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Mackinaw City are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Munising.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Mackinaw City trip planner.
Getting from Petoskey to Mackinaw City by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Mackinaw City are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Munising.
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Munising — 5 nights
Get out of town with these interesting Munising side-trips: Manistique (Palms Book State Park & Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring)), Marquette (Downtown Marquette, Sugarloaf Mountain, &more) and Oswald's Bear Ranch (in Newberry).
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Munising online journey builder.
You can drive from Mackinaw City to Munising in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September in Munising, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Frankenmuth.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Munising online journey builder.
You can drive from Mackinaw City to Munising in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September in Munising, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Frankenmuth — 4 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Frankenmuth: Dizzy Daisy Winery (in Bad Axe), East Tawas (Tawas Point Lighthouse & Tawas Point State Park) and Bay City (Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum & Bay City State Recreation Area).
For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Frankenmuth journey builder.
Drive from Munising to Frankenmuth in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Frankenmuth can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. You will leave for Dearborn on the 4th (Mon).
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For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Frankenmuth journey builder.
Drive from Munising to Frankenmuth in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Frankenmuth can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. You will leave for Dearborn on the 4th (Mon).
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Dearborn — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Mon), examine the collection at The Henry Ford, then see the interesting displays at Dearborn Historical Museum, and then buy something for everyone on your list at The Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Islamic Center of America, get to know the resident critters at Detroit Zoo, then take in the waterfront at Detroit RiverFront, and finally admire the landmark architecture of The Guardian Building.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Dearborn route planner.
Traveling by car from Frankenmuth to Dearborn takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daytime highs in Dearborn are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Williamstown.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Dearborn route planner.
Traveling by car from Frankenmuth to Dearborn takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daytime highs in Dearborn are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Williamstown.
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Williamstown — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Wed), examine the collection at Ark Encounter. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Neeley Family Distillery, and then do a tasting at Elk Creek Vineyards.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Williamstown online itinerary planner.
Drive from Dearborn to Williamstown in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. October in Williamstown sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Williamstown online itinerary planner.
Drive from Dearborn to Williamstown in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. October in Williamstown sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.
