35 days in Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Visiting Straits State Park and Bird's Eye Outfitters will get you outdoors. Your inner history buff will appreciate Holy Name of Mary Church and Wawatam Lighthouse. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint Ignace: Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Ste Marie International Bridge, Soo Locks, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Mackinac Bridge, get great views at Castle Rock, see the interesting displays at Museum of Ojibwa Culture, and walk around Bridge View Park.

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Midland to Saint Ignace is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of taxi and bus; or fly. When traveling from Midland in September, plan for slightly colder days in Saint Ignace, with highs around 67°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to ride a ferry to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Your inner history buff will appreciate Fort Mackinac and Round Island Lighthouse. Escape the urban bustle at Arch Rock and The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World. And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, trot along with a tour on horseback, and don't miss a visit to Is It You Spot From Somewhere in Time Movie!.

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You can ride a ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island in an hour. September in Mackinac Island sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 54°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Mon) before leaving for Paradise.

Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. On the 6th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Whitefish Point Light, explore the activities along Tahquamenon Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, then see the sky in a new way at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, and then visit a coastal fixture at Point Iroquois Lighthouse.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Mackinac Island to Paradise takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Paradise when traveling from Mackinac Island in October, with lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Grand Marais.

Grand Marais is an unincorporated community in Burt Township, Alger County in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): get outside with Sable Falls, then enjoy the sea views from Crisp Point Lighthouse, and then get engrossed in the history at Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Oswald's Bear Ranch and then look for all kinds of wild species at Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

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Traveling by car from Paradise to Grand Marais takes 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Grand Marais are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. Fayette Historic State Park and Seul Choix Point Lighthouse will appeal to history buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Venture out of the city with trips to Historical Village Fayette Park (in Garden), Garden Bay Winery (in Cooks) and Manistique (The Manistique Boardwalk and River Walk, Thompson State Fish Hatchery, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Miners Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock, take an in-depth tour of Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, and enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Point Beach.

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Traveling by car from Grand Marais to Munising takes 1.5 hours. October in Munising sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Marquette.

Marquette is a city in the U.S. Visiting Presque Isle Park and Hogback Mountain will get you outdoors. Explore Marquette's surroundings by going to Big Bay (Yellow Dog Falls, Perkins County Park, &more), Lower Silver Falls (in Baraga) and Van Riper State Park (in Champion). And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Sugarloaf Mountain, contemplate the waterfront views at Dead River Falls, examine the collection at Marquette Regional History Center, and experience rural life at Jilbert Dairy.

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You can drive from Munising to Marquette in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Munising in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Marquette, with lows of 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to drive to Copper Harbor.

Copper Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Keweenaw County in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): admire the sheer force of Eagle River Falls, visit a coastal fixture at Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums, then take a memorable drive along Brockway Mountain Drive, and finally admire the majestic nature at Fort Wilkins State Park. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Keweenaw National Historical Park.

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Getting from Marquette to Copper Harbor by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Marquette in October, Copper Harbor is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Ontonagon.

Get in touch with nature at Porcupine Mountains State Park and Bond Falls. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Quincy Mine and Downtown Miners Mural. Change things up with these side-trips from Ontonagon: Nara Nature Park (in Houghton), Hanka Homestead Museum (in Pelkie) and McLain State Park (in Hancock).

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Drive from Copper Harbor to Ontonagon in 2 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Ontonagon can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to travel to Iron Mountain.

Iron Mountain is a city in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): tee off at Timberstone Golf Course, don't miss a visit to U.P. Veterans Memorial, then steep yourself in history at Immaculate Conception Church Iron Mountain, and finally contemplate the long history of Menominee Range Historical Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Fumee Falls, then stroll through Piers Gorge Trail, and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Iron Mountain Iron Mine.

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Traveling by car from Ontonagon to Iron Mountain takes 2.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Ontonagon to Iron Mountain is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in October, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel back home.