11 days in Michigan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Michigan visit planner
Start: Washington
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Frankenmuth
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Grand Rapids
— 1 night
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Traverse City
— 2 nights
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Alpena
— 2 nights
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Munising
— 2 nights
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Drive to Newberry, MI, Bus to Mackinaw City, MI, Foot to Mackinaw, Ferry to Mackinac Island
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Mackinac Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to Mackinaw, Fly to Dearborn
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Dearborn
— 1 night
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End: Washington
Mon, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 3
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Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): stroll around Wilkommen Park and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Frankenmuth road trip planner.
Washington to Frankenmuth is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in July, expect Frankenmuth to be slightly colder, temps between 80°F and 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Rapids.
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To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Frankenmuth road trip planner.
Washington to Frankenmuth is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in July, expect Frankenmuth to be slightly colder, temps between 80°F and 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids — 1 night
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Furniture City
Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the striking features of Meyer May House, see the interesting displays at Gerald R. Ford Museum, then admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and finally hike along Cascade Peace Park.
Plan my day in Grand Rapids using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.
You can drive from Frankenmuth to Grand Rapids in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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Plan my day in Grand Rapids using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.
You can drive from Frankenmuth to Grand Rapids in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Traverse City.
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Traverse City — 2 nights
Cherry Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): savor the flavors at Food & Drink, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then make a trip to Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Traverse City journey builder website.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Traverse City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Alpena.
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For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Traverse City journey builder website.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Traverse City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Alpena.
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Alpena — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): learn about all things military at Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, then look for all kinds of wild species at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, then see the sky in a new way at Besser Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary. Here are some ideas for day two: immerse yourself in nature at P.H. Hoeft State Park, visit a coastal fixture at 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, and then stroll around Lakeside Park.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Alpena attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Alpena takes 2.5 hours. July in Alpena sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Munising.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Alpena attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Traverse City to Alpena takes 2.5 hours. July in Alpena sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Munising.
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Munising — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take an in-depth tour of Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock.
To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Munising trip planner.
Traveling by car from Alpena to Munising takes 4 hours. Traveling from Alpena in July, you will find days in Munising are slightly colder (74°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.
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To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Munising trip planner.
Traveling by car from Alpena to Munising takes 4 hours. Traveling from Alpena in July, you will find days in Munising are slightly colder (74°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.
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Mackinac Island — 2 nights
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On the 1st (Tue), don't miss a visit to Trinity Church, pause for some serene contemplation at St Anne's Catholic Church, then admire the majestic nature at Mackinac Island State Park, and finally explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Fort Holmes, look for all kinds of wild species at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, contemplate the long history of Fort Mackinac, then stop by Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, and finally see some colorful creatures with Great Turtle Kayak Tours.
For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Mackinac Island trip planner.
Getting from Munising to Mackinac Island by combination of car, bus, and ferry takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel to Dearborn.
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For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Mackinac Island trip planner.
Getting from Munising to Mackinac Island by combination of car, bus, and ferry takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel to Dearborn.
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Dearborn — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): see the interesting displays at Greenfield Village and then examine the collection at The Henry Ford.
To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Dearborn online road trip planner.
Getting from Mackinac Island to Dearborn by combination of ferry and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. When traveling from Mackinac Island in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Dearborn: temperatures range from 81°F by day to 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.
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To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Dearborn online road trip planner.
Getting from Mackinac Island to Dearborn by combination of ferry and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. When traveling from Mackinac Island in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Dearborn: temperatures range from 81°F by day to 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.
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