9 days in Michigan Itinerary

Frankenmuth is a city in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): examine the collection at Frankenmuth Lager Mill, look for gifts at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally walk around Wilkommen Park.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Frankenmuth day trip planner.

Cincinnati to Frankenmuth is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July in Frankenmuth, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 60°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. On the 9th (Sun), deepen your appreciation for local ecosystems through Great Turtle Kayak Tours, make a trip to Liberty Lego Display, steep yourself in history at Fort Mackinac, explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock, then steep yourself in history at Trinity Church, and finally look for gifts at Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Eagle Point Cave, immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park, and then identify plant and animal life at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Mackinac Island day trip planning website.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Frankenmuth to Mackinac Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. While traveling from Frankenmuth, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Mackinac Island, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (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. On the 11th (Tue), get outside with Outdoor Activities, look for gifts at UP-Scale Art, then take in the dramatic natural features at Miners Castle Rock, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Point Beach.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Munising day trip app.

Traveling by combination of ferry, bus, and car from Mackinac Island to Munising takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. July in Munising sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Empire.

Empire is a village in Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore and take pictures at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, then stop by The Cottage Book Shop, then hike along Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, and finally trek along Empire Bluff Trail.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Empire trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Munising to Empire in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In July in Empire, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Ludington.

Ludington is a city in the state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access, then admire the majestic nature at Ludington State Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Stearns Park. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Father Jacques Marquette Shrine, stop by The Jam Farm, see Off-Road Tours, then ride a horse along Stony Lake Stables, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Fetch Brewing Company.

To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Ludington driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Empire to Ludington in 2 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.