60 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan vacation planner
Start: Glasgow
Fly to South Bend Regional Airport, Drive to Saint Joseph
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Saint Joseph
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Grand Rapids
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East Lansing
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Frankenmuth
— 6 nights
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Traverse City
— 8 nights
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Munising
— 6 nights
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Paradise
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Sault Ste. Marie
— 5 nights
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Bus to Mackinaw City, MI, Foot to Mackinaw, Ferry to Mackinac Island
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Mackinac Island
— 4 nights
Ferry to Mackinaw, Fly to Detroit
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Detroit
— 9 nights
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End: Glasgow
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Saint Joseph — 6 nights
St. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint Joseph: New Buffalo (New Buffalo Public Beach, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, &more), St. Julian Winery (in Paw Paw) and Journeyman Distillery (in Three Oaks). The adventure continues: visit a coastal fixture at St. Joseph Lighthouses, have fun and explore at Curious Kids' Museum, examine the collection at Krasl Art Center, and learn about winemaking at St. Julian Winery & Distillery.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Joseph trip itinerary builder app.
Glasgow, UK to Saint Joseph is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Grand Rapids.
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Glasgow, UK to Saint Joseph is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids — 8 nights
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Furniture City
The second largest city in Michigan and a hub of furniture manufacturing, Grand Rapids bears the nickname "Furniture City." However, the destination's original name came from the rapids of the Grand River that once ran through the downtown area.Get out of town with these interesting Grand Rapids side-trips: Air Zoo (in Portage), Bell's Comstock Brewery (in Galesburg) and Gilmore Car Museum (in Hickory Corners). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Blandford Nature Center, ski along the peaceful trails at Saugatuck Dunes State Park, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
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Drive from Saint Joseph to Grand Rapids in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Grand Rapids can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to East Lansing.
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East Lansing — 6 nights
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East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan directly east of Lansing, the state capital. Venture out of the city with trips to Flint (Sloan Museum of Discovery & Flint Institute of Arts), Linden Mills (in Linden) and Midland (Dow Gardens & Alden Dow Home and Studio). And it doesn't end there: deepen your understanding at Michigan State University, try your luck at Soaring Eagle Casino, admire the masterpieces at Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, and look for gifts at Horrocks Farm Market.
To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the East Lansing travel planning app.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to East Lansing takes 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in East Lansing can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to East Lansing takes 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in East Lansing can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Frankenmuth — 6 nights
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Frankenmuth is a city in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Venture out of the city with trips to Bay City (Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum, Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, &more), Port Sanilac Marina (in Port Sanilac) and Gallery 194 (in Lapeer). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, learn about all things military at Michigan Heroes Museum, take in the views from Croswell Swinging Bridge, and buy something for everyone on your list at Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
To find photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Frankenmuth tour itinerary site.
Drive from East Lansing to Frankenmuth in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Traverse City.
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To find photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Frankenmuth tour itinerary site.
Drive from East Lansing to Frankenmuth in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 8 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
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.Get out of town with these interesting Traverse City side-trips: Ludington State Park (in Ludington), Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse (in Manistee) and Point Betsie Lighthouse (in Frankfort). Spend the 31st (Wed) exploring nature at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. And it doesn't end there: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, learn about winemaking at Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room, cruise along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and trek along Empire Bluff Trail.
For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Traverse City trip planner.
You can drive from Frankenmuth to Traverse City in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Munising.
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Munising — 6 nights
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Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Get out of town with these interesting Munising side-trips: Marquette (Lakenenland Sculpture Park, Presque Isle Park, &more), Garden Bay Winery (in Cooks) and Manistique (Bostique, Lake Effect Arts, &more). Spend the 4th (Sun) exploring nature at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Munising Falls, explore the fascinating underground world of Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge, do a tasting at End of the Road Winery, and have fun and explore at Tahquamenon Logging Museum.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Munising holiday planning website.
Drive from Traverse City to Munising in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Traverse City in June; daily highs in Munising reach 23°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Paradise.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Munising holiday planning website.
Drive from Traverse City to Munising in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Traverse City in June; daily highs in Munising reach 23°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Paradise.
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Paradise — 1 night
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Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan.Paradise is on the northeastern portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on the western side of Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, about 60mi by road from Sault Ste. Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Whitefish Point Light, contemplate the waterfront views at Tahquamenon Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Paradise trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Munising to Paradise in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. In June, daytime highs in Paradise are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sault Ste. Marie.
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You can drive from Munising to Paradise in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. In June, daytime highs in Paradise are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sault Ste. Marie.
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Sault Ste. Marie — 5 nights
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Sault Ste. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sault Ste. Marie: Saint Ignace (Mackinac Bridge & Bridge View Park), Nautical North Family Adventures (in Cheboygan) and Mackinaw City (Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Nancy Dagwell Campbell Park, &more). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Soo Locks, take in the exciting artwork at Riverstone Gallery, take in the views from Sault Ste Marie International Bridge, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cross In The Woods National Shrine.
To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Sault Ste. Marie trip planning website.
Drive from Paradise to Sault Ste. Marie in 1.5 hours. In June in Sault Ste. Marie, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Mackinac Island.
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To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Sault Ste. Marie trip planning website.
Drive from Paradise to Sault Ste. Marie in 1.5 hours. In June in Sault Ste. Marie, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 4 nights
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Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Mackinac Island is known for nature, historic sites, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: experience the excitement of Forge a Memory, make a trip to Is It You Spot From Somewhere in Time Movie!, stop by Threads of Mackinac, and steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac.
To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Mackinac Island tour itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Sault Ste. Marie to Mackinac Island in 4 hours. Traveling from Sault Ste. Marie in June, expect nights in Mackinac Island to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Detroit.
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To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Mackinac Island tour itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Sault Ste. Marie to Mackinac Island in 4 hours. Traveling from Sault Ste. Marie in June, expect nights in Mackinac Island to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Detroit.
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Detroit — 9 nights
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The Motor City
Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.Change things up with these side-trips from Detroit: Kellogg Park (in Plymouth), Ann Arbor (University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, &more) and Auburn Hills (SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium & Great Lakes Crossing Outlets). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Henry Ford, explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, don't miss a visit to Fisher Building, and steep yourself in history at The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.
To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Detroit trip builder site.
You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Detroit in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Mackinac Island in June, with highs in Detroit at 30°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.
