6 days in Traverse City & Au Train Itinerary

Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.

Change things up with these side-trips from Traverse City: Empire (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore), Kayaking & Canoeing (in Grayling) and Ellie Harold Art Studio & Gallery (in Frankfort). The adventure continues: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, sample the fine beverages at Grand Traverse Distillery, visit a coastal fixture at Mission Point Lighthouse, and stop by American Spoon.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Traverse City vacation planner .

Copenhagen, Denmark to Traverse City is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Copenhagen to Traverse City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Copenhagen, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Au Train.

Au Train Township is a civil township of Alger County in the U.S. On the 26th (Thu), take some stellar pictures from Au Train Point, take in the pleasant sights at Autrain Falls, and then admire the majestic nature at Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Au Train journey planner .

Getting from Traverse City to Au Train by car takes about 4.5 hours. September in Au Train sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.