8 days in Michigan Itinerary
8 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan trip planner
Start: Ann Arbor
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Mackinac Island
— 2 nights
Bus to Newberry, MI, Drive to Munising
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Munising
— 1 night
Drive
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Traverse City
— 2 nights
Drive
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Empire
— 1 night
Fly
End: Ann Arbor
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Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Kids will enjoy Arch Rock and Great Turtle Kayak Tours. And it doesn't end there: admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, don't miss a visit to Is It You Spot From Somewhere in Time Movie!, and steep yourself in history at Trinity Church.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Mackinac Island online road trip planner.
Ann Arbor to Mackinac Island is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ann Arbor in August: highs in Mackinac Island hover around 72°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Munising.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Mackinac Island online road trip planner.
Ann Arbor to Mackinac Island is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ann Arbor in August: highs in Mackinac Island hover around 72°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Munising.
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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 6th (Thu): stroll around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Munising trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by combination of 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. August in Munising sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Traverse City.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Munising trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by combination of 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. August in Munising sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Traverse City.
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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.On the 7th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then buy something for everyone on your list at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sea views from Mission Point Lighthouse, play a few rounds at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, then take an unforgettable tour with TC Helicopters Tours, then make a trip to Front Street, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Boardman River Boardwalk.
For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Traverse City online itinerary maker.
Getting from Munising to Traverse City by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. August in Traverse City sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Empire.
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Empire is a village in Leelanau County in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take a memorable drive along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and then trek along Empire Bluff Trail.
To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Empire driving holiday app.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Empire takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Empire can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Empire driving holiday app.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Empire takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Empire can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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