6 days / 583 miles / 14 hours 21 minutes
Beaches, surfing, cider houses - recommended by one Ernest Hemingway.
Day 1
9:00 - 7.0 miles / 9 minutes - 9:10
Three Oaks' hometown pride is evident during its Flag Day Celebration in June. The celebration and Flag Day Parade is the largest in the country.
10:10 - 15.5 miles / 20 minutes - 10:31
Just miles off of Lake Michigan though rolling hills you'll find Michigan's only winery with a full service restaurant, the hidden jewel Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. Check out www.taborhill.com to see what kind of experience awaits you!
11:31 - 0.6 miles / a minute - 11:33
Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery
The Round Barn Winery is a family owned & operated winery, distillery and brewery located in Southwest Michigan. In the business for over 25 years the Round Barn Winery has a diverse and award-winning product line of wine, beer, vodka, brandies and whiskey. They proudly use local produce from area orchards, vineyards, and farms.
12:33 - 57.8 miles / an hour 20 minutes - 13:54
When you visit, you'll find us nestled amongst the lush, fruit-growing ourchards on our farm. Our huge menu of homemade, handcrafted soups, sandwiches, Michigan fruit pies & desserts, breads and more is sure to please any appetite.You can also take home any of our famous homemade Michigan fruit pies, desserts and Michigan fruit preserves.
14:54 - 8.6 miles / 12 minutes - 15:07
Day 2
Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent city of Douglas, became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. In the early 20th century, Saugatuck was home to the famous Big Pavilion, a large dance hall that attracted bands and visitors from across the Midwest.
10:00 - 5.0 miles / 9 minutes - 10:10
11:10 - 10.5 miles / 18 minutes - 11:29
12:29 - 0.0 miles / 0 - 12:29
Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival
13:29 - 0.4 miles / 2 minutes - 13:32
New Holland Brewing Company’s deep roots in the craft industry go back to 1997. Our role as an integral member of the artisan approach is something we take seriously, yet engage lightheartedly.
14:32 - 0.7 miles / 3 minutes - 14:36
15:36 - 26.9 miles / 46 minutes - 16:23
Day 3
10:00 - 5.6 miles / 14 minutes - 10:15
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a 132-acre (53 ha) botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan in Kent County. Commonly referred to as Meijer Gardens, it has quickly become one of the most significant sculpture experiences in the Midwest and an emerging worldwide cultural destination. In April 2005, The Wall Street Journal wrote that "There's nothing quite like Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park this side of the Kroller-Muller Museum and Sculpture Park in The Netherlands".
11:15 - 93.1 miles / an hour 56 minutes - 13:12
Silver Lake State Park is an almost 3,000-acre park in Oceana County along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This area includes both dune country and acres of mature forest. The dune ridges and valleys are mostly windblown sand and lack trees, scrub brush and dune grass. The dune area is sometimes compared to a desert. Silver Lake State Park contains more than four miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and boasts a large sandy beach.
14:12 - 34.7 miles / 48 minutes - 15:01
Ludington State Park, Michigan 116, Ludington, MI, United States
Ludington State Park is comprised of scenic sand dunes, a shoreline vista, ponds, marshlands and forests. It is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of shoreline and beaches on both bodies of water. There are three modern campgrounds; Pines, Cedar and Beechwood.
16:01 - 53.9 miles / an hour 11 minutes - 17:13
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
Arcadia Dunes, GTRLC’s largest preserve, includes over 15 miles of trail to explore the dunes, forests and many other landscapes encompassed in this beautiful preserve. Adjacent working farms have also been permanently protected which insure the longevity of this area’s rich agricultural heritage and add to the landscape tapestry. This incredibly diverse preserve provides a wide range of recreation opportunities and experiences from wandering to birding to mountain biking.
18:13 - 36.3 miles / 56 minutes - 19:10
Day 4
10:00 - 7.1 miles / 20 minutes - 10:21
11:21 - 5.7 miles / 14 minutes - 11:36
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, MI, United States
Climb the Dunes, swim at one of the many beaches, or take a hike through the Maple/Beech forest to some beautiful overlooks.
12:36 - 22.1 miles / 34 minutes - 13:11
14:11 - 9.1 miles / 13 minutes - 14:25
Tandem Ciders specializes in artisanal hard ciders.
15:25 - 3.5 miles / 6 minutes - 15:32
16:32 - 16.3 miles / 23 minutes - 16:56
Cousin Jenny’s is a modern cafeteria that serves pasties for both breakfast and for lunch. The original pocket meal, a steak pasty is filled with beef, potatoes, onion, and rutabaga.
17:56 - 0.2 miles / 2 minutes - 17:59
Day 5
10:00 - 7.8 miles / 16 minutes - 10:17
Full-sized barn houses many restored instruments
11:17 - 14.7 miles / 22 minutes - 11:40
It started with one vineyard more than three decades ago. Now Chateau Grand Traverse has moved into its second generation of family winemaking – producing eighteen wine varieties from four vineyards sprawling across more than 120 acres, all earning countless medals to attest to the care and quality we put into every bottle.
12:40 - 4.2 miles / 5 minutes - 12:46
13:46 - 1.5 miles / 3 minutes - 13:50
We focus on white wine varieties, with Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Blanc being our specialty. Our philosophy toward wine making has always been very minimalistic, allowing the regional expression of the fruit to come through. The sun, the rain, the wind, and the soil, all under the watchful eye of the grower, are what make our wines unique.
14:50 - 6.6 miles / 9 minutes - 15:00
16:00 - 77.8 miles / an hour 37 minutes - 17:38
Horton Bay General Store, Boyne City Road, Boyne City, MI, United States
18:38 - 11.6 miles / 17 minutes - 18:56
Day 6