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Man and woman parked in a vintage van on a Lake Michigan beach.

Saugatuck to Mackinaw City Road Trip

Total Distance: 305 miles
Drive Time: 6.5 hours
Cities: Saugatuck, Grand Haven, Ludington, Frankfort, Mackinaw City
Activities: Art Galleries, Museums, Lighthouses, Restaurants, Beaches, Hiking, Shopping

Discover a stunning Lake Michigan road trip from Saugatuck to Mackinaw City. This three-day itinerary highlights the best of the Lake Michigan shoreline with a mix of outdoor activities, great food and charming bed-and-breakfasts along one of the most scenic routes in the state.

View of the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan

Traverse City and Leelanau Peninsula Road Trip

Total Distance: 111 miles
Drive Time: 2 hr 50 min
Cities: Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Leland, Suttons Bay
Activities: Museums, Restaurants, Wineries, Beaches, Hiking, Paddle Sports

Hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline, this route through Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula offers a picturesque coastal escape. You'll explore the golden sands of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, charming harbor towns and miles of vineyards that thrive thanks to the region's glacial soils, climate and long growing season.