Traverse City is the largest city in northern Michigan, situated on the two arms of Grand Traverse Bay. It is nicknamed `the Cherry Capital` as the area produces more tart cherries than any other U.S. region, and hosts the annual National Cherry Festival each July. Traverse City is also located in one of the key winemaking regions of the Midwest. Traverse City can be visited year-round, with abundant skiing in the winter, and hiking, boating, and beach opportunities in the summer. Moreover, this beautiful area is also very well known for their natural attractions like freshwater beaches, vineyards, wineries and the proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
A Road Trip along the shores of Lake Michigan discovering beautiful cities in Michigan and Wisconsin. Spend amazing stays in; The Lake Michigan Shore North Area (with its sand dunes, wetlands, bogs, prairie areas and wide camping areas), and Green Bay. After that, drive to Michigan and along The Mackinac Straits (witch divides two of the Great Lakes: Lake Huron and Lake Michigan). Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the many recreational opportunities in the area!. Continue to Traverse City (the “Cherry Capital of the World", and home to giant sand dunes, world-class culture and arts festivals); and finish your trip in the charming town of Holland (with its Dutch heritage, white sandy beaches and downtown cobblestone sidewalks). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Experience The Great Lakes State: Michigan and Wisconsin. Combine with a Rental Car and spend a wonderful stay in Holland (a city on the shore of Lake Macatawa, in Michigan. The much-photographed Big Red Lighthouse stands by the channel that connects this lake to Lake Michigan), Traverse City, Mackinac Straits (Mackinac Straits divides two of the Great Lakes: Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, and people can take advantage of recreation opportunities on either), Green Bay and lastly, Lake Michigan Shore North (with a number of harbors for boat entry: Hammond Marina, East Chicago Marina and a number of others in Michigan City and Portage). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Holland –Traverse City: 2hrs 46 min approx.
Traverse City - Mackinac Straits: 2 hr 5 min approx.
Mackinac Straits - Green Bay: 4 hrs 27min approx.
Green Bay- Lake Michigan Shore North: 54 mins. approx.
Lake Michigan Shore North - Milwaukee: 2 hr 28 mins. Approx.