4 days in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula & Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Castle Rock, walk around Bridge View Park, then take in the waterfront at Huron Boardwalk, and finally view the masterpieces at Fort de Baude Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Saint Ignace trip planner.

Detroit to Saint Ignace is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Detroit in August: high temperatures in Saint Ignace hover around 72°F and lows are around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Miner's Beach, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, then explore the striking landscape at Miners Castle Rock, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Miners Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, then stop by Open Wings Pottery & Gallery, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

To see reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Munising day trip planner.

You can drive from Saint Ignace to Munising in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.