Mackinac Island, Michigan
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 230 miles)
- Experience a car-free island paradise with historic Victorian homes, horse-drawn carriages, and stunning views of the Straits of Mackinac.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
(Driving Time: 3 hours 30 minutes, Distance: 175 miles)
- Hike through towering sand dunes, explore pristine beaches, and witness breathtaking sunsets over Lake Michigan.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 225 miles)
- Marvel at the vibrant sandstone cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls along the stunning Lake Superior shoreline.
Traverse City, Michigan
(Driving Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, Distance: 135 miles)
- Indulge in world-class wineries, explore the charming downtown, and soak up the vibrant arts and culture scene.
Charlevoix, Michigan
(Driving Time: 2 hours, Distance: 100 miles)
- Stroll along the picturesque Lake Charlevoix waterfront, admire the iconic Earl Young-designed mushroom houses, and savor local cuisine.
Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan
(Driving Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, Distance: 120 miles)
- Wander through one of the last remaining old-growth forests in the Lower Peninsula, featuring towering white pines over 300 years old.