38 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan attractions planner
Start: Saskatoon
Fly to Duluth International Airport, Drive to Ontonagon
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Ontonagon
— 3 nights
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Munising
— 5 nights
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Paradise
— 1 night
Drive to St Ignace, Ferry to Mackinac Island
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Mackinac Island
— 4 nights
Ferry
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Saint Ignace
— 3 nights
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Traverse City
— 5 nights
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Ludington
— 4 nights
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Grand Rapids
— 5 nights
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Frankenmuth
— 3 nights
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Dearborn
— 4 nights
Drive to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Fly to Saskatoon
End: Saskatoon
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Ontonagon — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ontonagon: Hancock (Quincy Mine & McLain State Park) and A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Tech (in Houghton).
To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ontonagon online trip builder.
Saskatoon, Canada to Ontonagon is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Munising.
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To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ontonagon online trip builder.
Saskatoon, Canada to Ontonagon is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Munising.
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Munising — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Munising side-trips: Manistique (Lake Effect Arts, Palms Book State Park, &more), Fayette Historic State Park (in Garden) and Marquette (Jilbert Dairy, Presque Isle Park, &more). Spend the 4th (Fri) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Munising trip maker site.
You can drive from Ontonagon to Munising in 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Munising are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Paradise.
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To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Munising trip maker site.
You can drive from Ontonagon to Munising in 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Munising are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Paradise.
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Paradise — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): examine the collection at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, explore the activities along Tahquamenon Falls, and then immerse yourself in nature at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Paradise travel route planner.
You can drive from Munising to Paradise in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. In August in Paradise, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.
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For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Paradise travel route planner.
You can drive from Munising to Paradise in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. In August in Paradise, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 4 nights
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Mackinac Island is known for nature, historic sites, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock, visit a coastal fixture at Round Island Lighthouse, don't miss a visit to Fort Holmes, and see some colorful creatures with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.
To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Mackinac Island holiday website.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Paradise to Mackinac Island in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Mackinac Island when traveling from Paradise in August, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to catch the ferry to Saint Ignace.
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To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Mackinac Island holiday website.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Paradise to Mackinac Island in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Mackinac Island when traveling from Paradise in August, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to catch the ferry to Saint Ignace.
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Saint Ignace — 3 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Saint Ignace side-trips: Cross In The Woods National Shrine (in Indian River), Petoskey (Petoskey State Park & Little Traverse Wheelway) and Soo Locks (in Sault Ste. Marie).
For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Saint Ignace tour itinerary maker tool.
Ride a ferry from Mackinac Island to Saint Ignace in an hour. In August in Saint Ignace, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Traverse City.
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For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Saint Ignace tour itinerary maker tool.
Ride a ferry from Mackinac Island to Saint Ignace in an hour. In August in Saint Ignace, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 5 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Traverse City: Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (in Glen Arbor), Empire (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, &more) and Crystal Lake (in Frankfort). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, grab your bike and head to Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, take in the waterfront at Boardman River Boardwalk, and make a trip to Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products.
To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Traverse City trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Saint Ignace to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Saint Ignace in August: highs in Traverse City hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Ludington.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Traverse City trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Saint Ignace to Traverse City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Saint Ignace in August: highs in Traverse City hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Ludington.
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Ludington — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ludington: Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access (in Hart), Stony Lake Stables (in New Era) and Mears (Silver Lake State Park, Little Sable Point Lighthouse, &more).
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Ludington using our trip planner.
You can drive from Traverse City to Ludington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Ludington are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Grand Rapids.
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You can drive from Traverse City to Ludington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Ludington are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids — 5 nights
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Furniture City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grand Rapids: Saint Joseph (Silver Beach County Park, Whirlpool Compass Fountain, &more), Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier (in Grand Haven) and Gilmore Car Museum (in Hickory Corners). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, immerse yourself in nature at Hoffmaster State Park, kick back and relax at Pere Marquette Park, and examine the collection at Gerald R. Ford Museum.
For maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Rapids itinerary builder.
Drive from Ludington to Grand Rapids in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Grand Rapids are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Drive from Ludington to Grand Rapids in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Grand Rapids are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Frankenmuth — 3 nights
Venture out of the city with trips to Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum (in Bay City) and Port Austin (Port Crescent State Park & The Huron County Nature Center & Wilderness Arboretum).
For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Frankenmuth trip planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Frankenmuth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in Frankenmuth can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Dearborn.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Frankenmuth trip planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Frankenmuth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in Frankenmuth can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Dearborn.
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Dearborn — 4 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Flint Institute of Arts (in Flint), Law Quadrangle (in Ann Arbor) and Michigan War Dog Memorial (in South Lyon). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, head off the coast to Belle Isle Park, admire the natural beauty at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, and stroll around Kellogg Park.
To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Dearborn online vacation planner.
Drive from Frankenmuth to Dearborn in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Frankenmuth in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Dearborn, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Dearborn online vacation planner.
Drive from Frankenmuth to Dearborn in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Frankenmuth in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Dearborn, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel 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.
