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M-22 Scenic Drive · 5 days
Experience the quintessential Michigan road trip along the M-22 corridor. This route winds through the Leelanau Peninsula, featuring towering sand dunes, boutique vineyards, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.
5days
12stops
257km
Day 1: Traverse City and West Bay Shores
1 stops
Front Street
Traverse City · Michigan
Day 2: Leelanau Vineyards and Coastal Villages
1h 57min · 107km2 stops
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Northport · Michigan
41min · 37km
Leland Fishtown
Leland · Michigan
Day 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
53min · 42km3 stops
Pyramid Point
Maple City · Michigan
20min · 19km
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook
Empire · Michigan
10min · 2.4km
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Empire · Michigan
Day 4: Empire Bluffs and Crystal Lake
51min · 46km3 stops
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire · Michigan
30min · 27km
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Frankfort · Michigan
10min · 8.6km
Frankfort North Breakwater
Frankfort · Michigan
Day 5: Arcadia Bluffs and Scenic Vistas
1h 11min · 62km3 stops
Inspiration Point
Arcadia · Michigan
10min · 5.4km
Arcadia Bluffs
Arcadia · Michigan
41min · 38km
Manistee North Pierhead
Manistee · Michigan
Heads Up
- 1. A National Park Service pass is required for parking at Sleeping Bear Dunes trailheads and overlooks.
- 2. M-22 is a popular two-lane road; expect heavy traffic and limited parking during peak summer weekends.
- 3. Many wineries and Fishtown shops have seasonal hours; check availability if traveling before May or after October.