8 days in Michigan Itinerary
8 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan route planner
Start: New York City
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Marquette
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Dearborn
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Flint
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Grand Rapids
— 1 night
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End: New York City
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Marquette is a city in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the awesome beauty at Sugarloaf Mountain and then admire the majestic nature at Presque Isle Park. Here are some ideas for day two: ski along the peaceful trails at Valley Spur, take in the dramatic scenery at Munising Falls, and then stroll around Lakenenland Sculpture Park.
For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Marquette trip planner.
New York City to Marquette is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from New York City in December, with highs in Marquette at 26°F and lows at 13°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Dearborn.
For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Marquette trip planner.
New York City to Marquette is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from New York City in December, with highs in Marquette at 26°F and lows at 13°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Dearborn.
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Dearborn sits as part of the Detroit metropolitan area and was the home of Henry Ford.When in Dearborn, make a side trip to see Decode Ypsilanti in Ypsilanti, approximately Ypsilanti away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, browse for treasures at The Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall, explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, and browse the different shops at Somerset Collection.
To find maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Dearborn day trip tool.
You can fly from Marquette to Dearborn in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Marquette in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Dearborn: highs are around 37°F and lows about 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Flint.
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Flint is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County, Michigan. On the 15th (Tue), brush up on your military savvy at Michigan Heroes Museum, then stop by Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, then buy something for everyone on your list at Frankenmuth River Place Shops, and finally explore the fascinating landscape at Zak And Macs Chocolate Haus. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Great Lakes National Cemetery, then explore the world behind art at Flint Institute of Arts, then contemplate the long history of Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, and finally test your problem-solving skills at Michigan Escape Games.
Make your Flint itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Drive from Dearborn to Flint in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°F in December, and nighttime lows around 24°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Rapids.
Make your Flint itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Drive from Dearborn to Flint in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°F in December, and nighttime lows around 24°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Rapids.
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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.On the 17th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Grand Rapids Public Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and then examine the collection at Gerald R. Ford Museum.
To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Grand Rapids day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Flint to Grand Rapids takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°F in December, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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