Great Lakes Scenic Loop
10 day Roadigo trip with 30 stops: Chicago Architecture Center → Saugatuck Dunes State Park → Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum → Sleeping Bear Dunes Natio...
Chicago Architecture Center → Saugatuck Dunes State Park → Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum → Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore → Grand Traverse Lighthouse → Mackinac Island Ferry → Tahquamenon Falls State Park → Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore → Kitch-iti-kipi → Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame → Neville Public Museum
- Chicago Architecture Center
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse
- Mackinac Island Ferry
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Day 1: Chicago Architecture Center to Michigan City Lighthouse
Chicago Architecture Center
Start your journey with a river cruise showcasing iconic skyscrapers.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Explore sandy beaches and towering dunes along Lake Michigan.
Michigan City Lighthouse
A historic pier-side lighthouse perfect for a sunset walk.
Day 2: Saugatuck Dunes State Park to Holland State Park
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Hike through lush forests leading to secluded shoreline views.
Oval Beach
Relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Midwest.
Holland State Park
Visit the iconic Big Red lighthouse and sandy beach area.
Day 3: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to Grand Haven Pier
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Engage with history at this interactive presidential museum.
Frederik Meijer Gardens
Walk through world-class botanical gardens and sculpture parks.
Grand Haven Pier
Stroll the long pier to the lighthouse for great lake views.
Day 4: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Glen Haven Village
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Climb massive dunes overlooking the turquoise waters of Lake Michigan.
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
A breathtaking loop offering panoramic views of the lakeshore.
Glen Haven Village
Explore a preserved historic cannery and maritime village.
Day 5: Grand Traverse Lighthouse to Traverse City State Park
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Visit the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula for maritime history.
Mission Point Lighthouse
Located at the end of the Old Mission Peninsula, surrounded by vineyards.
Traverse City State Park
Enjoy a quiet evening by the bay in this scenic park.
Day 6: Mackinac Island Ferry to Arch Rock
Mackinac Island Ferry
Take a ferry to the car-free island for a step back in time.
Fort Mackinac
Explore the historic military outpost overlooking the harbor.
Arch Rock
View the famous natural limestone arch on the island's edge.
Day 7: Tahquamenon Falls State Park to Crisp Point Lighthouse
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Witness the stunning amber-colored Upper Falls.
Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at this historic site.
Crisp Point Lighthouse
A remote and beautiful lighthouse on the Lake Superior shore.
Day 8: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to Munising Falls
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
See vibrant sandstone cliffs and waterfalls along the coast.
Miners Castle Overlook
The most famous rock formation in the Pictured Rocks area.
Munising Falls
A short, easy walk to a beautiful 50-foot waterfall.
Day 9: Kitch-iti-kipi to Big Bay de Noc
Kitch-iti-kipi
Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring with crystal clear water.
Fayette Historic State Park
Explore a preserved 19th-century iron smelting town.
Big Bay de Noc
Enjoy a scenic drive along the quiet shores of the bay.
Day 10: Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame to Neville Public Museum
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Visit the legendary home of the Green Bay Packers.
Bay Beach Amusement Park
A classic, family-friendly park on the shores of Green Bay.
Neville Public Museum
Discover the art, history, and science of the region.