10 days in Michigan Itinerary

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): contemplate the long history of Motown Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): take a leisurely stroll along Detroit RiverFront, then admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, then examine the collection at The Henry Ford, and finally stroll around Kellogg Park.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico to Detroit is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Atlantic Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Juan in July: high temperatures in Detroit hover around 32°C and lows are around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, then immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, then explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Anne's Catholic Church, contemplate the long history of Fort Mackinac, then look for gifts at Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, and finally see some colorful creatures with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Detroit to Mackinac Island takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Detroit in July, things will get little chillier in Mackinac Island: highs are around 26°C and lows about 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Sand Point Beach, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock.

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You can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Traverse City.

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 27th (Thu), explore the landscape on two wheels at Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then don't miss a visit to Front Street.

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Drive from Munising to Traverse City in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Munising in July, expect nights in Traverse City to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Grand Rapids.

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 28th (Fri), kick back and relax at Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access, then explore by horseback at Stony Lake Stables, and then take in the pleasant sights at Rockford Dam Overlook. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Silver Beach County Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Whirlpool Compass Fountain, and then get in on the family fun at Silver Beach Carousel.

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Traveling by car from Traverse City to Grand Rapids takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Grand Rapids, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.