5 days in Munising & Petoskey Itinerary

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Munising Falls and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Miners Falls, then explore the striking landscape at Miners Castle Rock, then look for gifts at Upper Peninsula Inspired, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Wagner Falls.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Munising online travel route planner .

New York City to Munising is an approximately 8-hour combination of bus, flight, and taxi. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or drive. Traveling from New York City in July, expect Munising to be a bit cooler, temps between 74°F and 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Petoskey.

Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. On the 17th (Wed), stroll around Colonial Michilimackinac, then take in the views from Mackinac Bridge, and then immerse yourself in nature at Petoskey State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Historic Gaslight District and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Little Traverse Wheelway.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Petoskey trip site .

Traveling by car from Munising to Petoskey takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Petoskey can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.