9 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Michigan vacation maker
Start: Washington DC
Fly to Pellston, Ferry to Mackinac Island
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Mackinac Island
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Ferry to Mackinaw, Bus to Traverse City
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Traverse City
— 3 nights
Fly
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Dearborn
— 1 night
Fly
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Saugatuck
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Washington DC
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Mackinac Island — 1 night
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On the 26th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at St Anne's Catholic Church, immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, then steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock.
Plan my Mackinac Island trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
Washington DC to Mackinac Island is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in August; daily highs in Mackinac Island reach 72°F and lows reach 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Traverse City.
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Plan my Mackinac Island trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
Washington DC to Mackinac Island is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in August; daily highs in Mackinac Island reach 72°F and lows reach 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 3 nights
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Cherry Capital of the World
Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Front Street. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Traverse City Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail in Glen Arbor (about 38 minutes away). There's still lots to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails and look for gifts at Fustini's Oils & Vinegars.
To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Traverse City trip planner.
Getting from Mackinac Island to Traverse City by combination of ferry and bus takes about 5 hours. When traveling from Mackinac Island in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City: temperatures range from 79°F by day to 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly to Dearborn.
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To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Traverse City trip planner.
Getting from Mackinac Island to Traverse City by combination of ferry and bus takes about 5 hours. When traveling from Mackinac Island in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Traverse City: temperatures range from 79°F by day to 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly to Dearborn.
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Dearborn — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, stop by Polish Art Center, and then explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Dearborn vacation planner.
You can fly from Traverse City to Dearborn in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Saugatuck.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Dearborn vacation planner.
You can fly from Traverse City to Dearborn in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Saugatuck.
Side Trips
Highlights from your trip
Saugatuck — 3 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access and Silver Beach County Park. You'll get in some beach time at Holland State Park Beach and Oval Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saugatuck: Grand Mere State Park (in Stevensville), Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (in Grand Rapids) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse (in Mears).
For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Saugatuck online day trip planner.
You can fly from Dearborn to Saugatuck in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Saugatuck online day trip planner.
You can fly from Dearborn to Saugatuck in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Highlights from your trip
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.
