8 days in Holland, South Haven & Michigan City Itinerary

On the 1st (Thu), find something for the whole family at Nelis' Dutch Village, then stroll through Holland State Park Beach, then view the masterpieces at Water Street Gallery, and finally stroll through Oval Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Pere Marquette Park, get in on the family fun at Michigan's Adventure, and then don't miss a visit to Windmill Island Gardens.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Holland vacation maker tool.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Holland. September in Holland sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to South Haven.

On the 3rd (Sat), see the interesting displays at Michigan Maritime Museum, kick back and relax at Silver Beach County Park, stroll around Whirlpool Compass Fountain, then examine the collection at Krasl Art Center, and finally learn about winemaking at 12 Corners Vineyards. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Outdoor Activities, then hike along Kal Haven Trail, then stop by Biddy Murphy, and finally enjoy the sea views from South Haven Lighthouses.

Before you visit South Haven, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Holland to South Haven in an hour. Another option is to take a train. In September in South Haven, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Michigan City.

Family-friendly places like Warren Dunes State Park and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Michigan City side-trips: Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park (in Monticello), Lake County Historical Museum (in Crown Point) and Fair Oaks Farms (in Fair Oaks).

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Michigan City day trip planning website.

Drive from South Haven to Michigan City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, daily temperatures in Michigan City can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 54°F.