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When youâre in the Upper Peninsula you have your choice of roadways and highways, hikes, and beaches. This easy 53-mile drive that primarily follows a stretch of M-28 between historic Marquette to waterfall capital Munising is a favorite for locals and tourists who want to take in the Lake Superior coastline. If youâve got time, [...]
Itâs easy to skip around countries in Europe. In Scotland, for example, driving a couple hours or less will get you from one legendary city or village to another â each with its own history, attractions, and culture to explore. You can see a couple spots in one day and stay in a new place [...]
When youâre surrounded by major bodies of fresh water, it stands to reason that there are lighthouses built to help guide ships who take to those waters, both large and small. Michigan is home to 129 lighthouses, with 44 of them on Lake Michigan alone. For this driving tour, youâll visit six of these lighthouses [...]
Interstate 96 is one of the main arteries of Michigan when you want to drive across the lower portion of the state. Off this popular highway are easy-to-reach towns, many of which include a brewery or winery in the zip code. For this driving tour, we travel east from Howell, not far from capitol city [...]
Driving Time: 3 hours, 53 minutes Distance: 216 miles The word âpioneerâ has an almost romantic and adventurous sentiment attached to it. Pioneers were early settlers, folks who embarked on a new life into an unknown land, men and women who were strong and tough and creative. Early pioneers of the industrial age brought forth [...]
Distance: 7.4 miles Driving Time: This driving tour lends itself to lots of stops and exploration, so plan on at least 90 minutes to two hours even though the driving time is much briefer. Northwest Lower Michigan, the left side of the mitten, is well-known for its picturesque scenery, fruitful orchards, wineries, water sports, and [...]
Driving Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Distance: 81.6 miles In the Upper Peninsula, thereâs never a bad time to visit and take a scenic drive. Every season has its own unique beauty and seems to tell a different part of the story about the land. In the wintertime, once-busy roadways and waterways turn frozen and [...]
The Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Michigan get most of the credit when it comes to fall foliage and taking scenic drives. The metropolitan areas donât get a lot of recognition, yet the city architects took Michiganâs natural beauty into consideration â and youâll really appreciate it when fall rolls around. From mid- to late [...]
Letâs say youâre coming back across the Mackinac Bridge from the Upper Peninsula, but you donât want to go home just yet. Taking I-75 would be too easy, too straight a path, and too fast. Take U.S. 23 and other coastal highways instead to experience Michiganâs Sunrise Side and its enchanting small towns. Weâll include [...]
There is history and culture that can be experienced outdoors across west Michigan. This driving tour stretches from southwest Michigan to the Mackinac Bridge and stops at some of the most popular destinations along the way. Distance: 332 miles Time: 6 hours, 1 minute  Windmill Island, Holland Website: www.cityofholland.com/471/Windmill-Island-Gardens Youâll feel like youâre in [...]
