12 days in Southeast Michigan Itinerary

On the 7th (Fri), get curious at Leslie Science Center, then wander the streets of Main Street, then admire the masterpieces at University of Michigan Museum of Art, and finally don't miss a visit to Nickels Arcade. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Mann House, then see the interesting displays at Ye Ole Carriage Shop, then contemplate the waterfront views at McCourtie Park, and finally learn about winemaking at Cherry Creek Winery.

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Dearborn to Ann Arbor is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Ann Arbor can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Plymouth.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): tee off at Fox Hills Golf Course & Banquet Center, then get engrossed in the history at Plymouth Historical Museum, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at The Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall, and finally browse the different shops at Laurel Park Place.

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Plymouth is just a stone's throw from Ann Arbor. In April, daily temperatures in Plymouth can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Novi.

On the 10th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Mill Race Village, then see the interesting displays at The Lingenfelter Collection, then stroll through West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve And Nature Trail, and finally shop like a local with Art Leaders Gallery & Custom Framing. On the next day, explore the different monuments and memorials at Michigan War Dog Memorial, identify plant and animal life at Island Lake State Recreation Area, then take in the exciting artwork at The Artisan's Bench, and finally do a tasting at Howell's MainStreet Winery.

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Novi is just a short distance from Plymouth. When traveling from Plymouth in April, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Novi: temperatures range from 55°F by day to 36°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Detroit.

Visiting Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve will get you outdoors. Campus Martius Park and Arab American National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (in Oak Harbor) and Fish On Charters (in Port Clinton). There's much more to do: browse the collection at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, browse the exhibits of Greenfield Village, explore the world behind art at Detroit Institute of Arts, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Old St. Mary's Church.

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Drive from Novi to Detroit in an hour. April in Detroit sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 38°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car back home.