9 days in Michigan Itinerary

On the 22nd (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity Church, then pause for some serene contemplation at St Anne's Catholic Church, then steep yourself in history at Fort Holmes, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Arch Rock. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then examine the collection at The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, then stop by Island House Bike Shop, and finally discover the deep blue sea with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Mackinac Island trip itinerary maker tool.

New York City to Mackinac Island is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, car, and ferry. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from New York City in May: high temperatures in Mackinac Island hover around 58°F and lows are around 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Marquette.

On the 24th (Mon), view the masterpieces at Lakenenland Sculpture Park, then take a stroll through Downtown Marquette, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sugarloaf Mountain.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Marquette online trip itinerary builder.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Mackinac Island to Marquette in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In May, daytime highs in Marquette are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Munising.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Wagner Falls, enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Point Beach, then stop by Upper Peninsula Inspired, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Miners Falls.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Munising visit planning website.

You can drive from Marquette to Munising in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in May, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Charlevoix.

Take a break from the city and head to Hartwick Pines State Park and Petoskey State Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Historic Gaslight District and Mushroom House Tours. Explore Charlevoix's surroundings by going to Mackinaw City (Heritage Village at Mackinaw, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, &more), Kayaking & Canoeing (in Grayling) and Museum of Ojibwa Culture (in Saint Ignace).

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Explore your travel options from Munising to Charlevoix with the Route module. In May in Charlevoix, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Traverse City.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Music House Museum, then cast your line with a fishing tour, then learn about winemaking at Left Foot Charley Winery, and finally kick back and relax at Clinch Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): do a tasting at Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room, do a tasting at Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, do a tasting at Bowers Harbor Vineyards, then do a tasting at Peninsula Cellars, and finally stop by American Spoon.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Traverse City trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Charlevoix to Traverse City in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in May, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.