7 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan journey planner
Start: Midland
Drive
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Traverse City
— 1 night
Bus to Mackinaw, Ferry to Mackinac Island
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Mackinac Island
— 2 nights
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Ferry to Mackinaw, Bus to Newberry, MI, Drive to Munising
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Munising
— 1 night
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Dearborn
— 1 night
Drive
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Frankenmuth
— 1 night
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End: Midland
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Traverse City — 1 night
Cherry Capital of the World
Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Fri): sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Traverse City trip itinerary builder tool.
Midland to Traverse City is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel to Mackinac Island.
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To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Traverse City trip itinerary builder tool.
Midland to Traverse City is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): tour in harmony with nature at Great Turtle Kayak Tours, steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and then explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World.
For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island holiday builder site.
Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Traverse City to Mackinac Island takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Traverse City in September, expect nights in Mackinac Island to be about the same, around 54°F, while days are little chillier, around 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Munising.
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For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Mackinac Island holiday builder site.
Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Traverse City to Mackinac Island takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Traverse City in September, expect nights in Mackinac Island to be about the same, around 54°F, while days are little chillier, around 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Munising.
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Munising — 1 night
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On the 4th (Mon), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Munising trip planner.
Traveling by combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Dearborn.
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For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Munising trip planner.
Traveling by combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Dearborn.
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Dearborn — 1 night
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On the 5th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Motown Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Greenfield Village, and then examine the collection at The Henry Ford.
To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Dearborn planner.
You can fly from Munising to Dearborn in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Dearborn planner.
You can fly from Munising to Dearborn in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Frankenmuth.
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Frankenmuth — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then stop by Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Frankenmuth travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Dearborn to Frankenmuth in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Dearborn in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Frankenmuth, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.
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To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Frankenmuth travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Dearborn to Frankenmuth in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Dearborn in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Frankenmuth, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.
