Sample costs today: Kitch-iti-kipi park entrance – $9 Definitely make a stop at the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse for one last view of the Mackinac Bridge. If you didn't have time to explore on your way north, you can do that this afternoon/evening. Mackinaw City will be your overnight destination tonight. Elliot and I ended up staying in a rental instead this apartment is very conveniently located. These hotels can fill up quickly during the summer and fall seasons, though. The Roam Inn is the top-rated hotel in the area, followed by the Holiday Inn Express Munising. Where to stay in Munising: Munising is a small town, and there aren't many hotels to choose from. Pro tip: Count up how many Michigan state parks you plan to visit on your trip since every state park has a $9 entry fee, you might save money by buying an annual pass for $34. Sample costs today: Tahquamenon Falls State Park – $9 for an out-of-state day pass Shipwreck Museum – $13 per adult Total driving time: 4 hours if you add the side trip to Whitefish Point Munising sits on the shore of Lake Surperior and is a fantastic base for exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which you'll do tomorrow! It takes about 2 hours to drive to Munising from Whitefish Point. If it's too early to check in, you can leave your luggage with the front desk and come back later to check in. Once you get to Mackinac Island, you can either catch a horse-drawn taxi or walk to your hotel (most of them are within a short walk of the ferry docks). I would recommend catching a mid-afternoon ferry after lunch so you have some time on the island this evening. You can buy tickets online in advance that are good for any sailing on the day you choose. Ignace were MUCH less crowded than the boats going to/from Mackinaw City.įerries travel between the mainland and Mackinac Island at least once per hour in the fall. I'll also note that, in our experience, the boats going to/from St. Ignace, which has cheaper overnight parking right at the dock. Pro tip: We ended up booking Shepler's from St. Ignace, on the other side of the Mackinac Bridge. Both ferry companies offer service from both Mackinaw City and St. You can catch a ferry using one of two ferry companies: either Shepler's or Star Line can get you there in less than 20 minutes for about $27 round-trip. This kitschy tourist town is filled with souvenir shops and restaurants, but is also home to Fort Michilimackinac and the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, along with great views out towards the “Mighty Mac” Mackinac Bridge. Next, make a stop in Mackinaw City, another 2 hours and 45 minutes up the highway. There are several German restaurants in town. It's quite a touristy place, but you might still want to stop in to shop, and maybe grab a mid-morning snack. The town is known for its German roots and Bavarian-style architecture, along with being home to Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, a massive year-round Christmas store. One popular stop is in Frankenmuth, which is not far off I-75, and only an hour and a half from Detroit. But it will take a few hours to get there from Detroit, so I recommend getting an early start so you can make a stop or two. Today, your final destination will be the incredible Mackinac Island, which lies just a few miles off the coast in Lake Huron. I've done my best to spread out the longer days, and make all the stops extra worth it. Michigan is a bigger state than you might realize (the 11th-largest state in the US, in fact), so don't be surprised by some of the driving times you'll see in this itinerary. On Day 1 of your actual road trip, it's time to head north! A preview of what to expect! (This is a view of Mackinac Island from Fort Mackinac)
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