Top Michigan Day Trips

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Michigan Lakeshore road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the M-22 Scenic Drive, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including a unique national park with huge climbable dunes, a winery trail of over 25 vineyards, one of the Great Lakes' oldest and most storied lighthouses, and a historic fishing town. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates ✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore covers an enormous amount of land. Go with a guide during this Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Tour from Traverse City and cover the most beautiful areas and outlooks without having to worry about getting lost along the way. See Empire Bluffs, Scenic Pierce Stocking Drive, Glen Lake Overlook, and Sleeping Bear Dune Overlook.

Visit Traverse City wineries in luxe style—and leave the driving to someone else—on this sunset tour with visits to three wineries and an optional distillery. Following hotel pickup, you’ll be driven to three different wineries, often with flexibility of choosing which ones you want to visit. Enjoy tastings at each stop, and learn wine tasting notes from your local guide. Along the way, take in scenic views of Grand Traverse Bay.

Visiting new wineries is always an enjoyable experience, but if you have to figure out rides from one winery to the next, it can be difficult if everyone in your group is drinking. This Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour from Traverse City takes care of the rides for you—and the winery reservations, too. Visit four popular wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula, and take in stunning views.

Tour the vestiges of French Detroit, an American City, that began as a French colonial outpost. It was founded as Fort Pontchartrain and as a trading post in 1701. It remained an outpost of the French Empire through 1760, when it became a part of the British Empire. It remained British until 1795, when it became American. Throughout those changes, Detroit retained its French identity and remained a French speaking city into the 1840's. Most of that French history is lost, forgotten, and seldom taught in history books. On this tour you will learn of the preservation efforts of what remains of the cultural heritage of French Detroit. This tour brings that history to life. After you download this tour, you can listen to the narration in the comfort of your home or hotel room. You can then decide if you want to visit all of the places in one day, or to focus on a few. Once you are close to each of the points of interest, the SmartGuide app will alert you and begin to play the narrative.

The ORIGINAL TORCH LAKE Wine Tour What's on your Winery Wishlist? Don't get TRAPPED on a bus! NO MORE MAGIC SHUTTLE BUS FOR MAGIC MIKE - Book Magic Mike and crew here! Fancy Wine Tasting here in Northern Michigan's Wine Country riding in Luxury SUV's - THE NON BUS Wine Tour Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service Don't get trapped on a party bus and leave the driving to us! Sip, savor and sample wines of 3-4 TOP wineries- our tours go to 3-4 stops from the list (depending on lodging/pickup). This is the VIP tour NOT basic transportation to the wineries, this is THE WINE EXPERIENCE, real wine recommendations. Tours are flexible, with pickup and drop-off in Elk Rapids, and for groups and private tours, we pick-up in the Torch Lake area. Wine Samples ARE included, Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. Other groups may be on the tour - semi-private. Guests can also book PRIVATE TOURS.

THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE CHECK OUT OUR GROUP DISCOUNTS - Tiered pricing Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines and 5-star Celebrity customer service Leave the driving to us! Sip and savor as you sample wines from 4 wineries! VIP treatment with Magic Mike, formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus. True wine connoisseurs - wine tour guides. NOT basic transportation to the wineries, this is a WINE EXPERIENCE, real wine recommendations. NO-ONE knows the tour and the wines better than Magic Mike and staff- We don't have 20 buses and random drivers- we pick up in luxury SUVs. ROLL LIKE A MOVIE STAR! Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. There may be other groups on the tour—semi-private or private tour options. Locations include Rove, Shady Lane, Blackstar Farms, Ciccone Farms, Suttons Bay Ciders, and Brengman Brothers—tours go to 4 locations based on availability.

Napa Valley Meets Traverse City Wine Country on Leelanau Peninsula Stunning views, stellar wines, and 5-star Movie Star customer service Leave the driving to us! Sip and savor as you sample the wines of 3 wineries. This is a "Scenic View AND Drink Recommendation Tour"... This is true VIP wine tour treatment with true Leelanau Wine experts NOT BUS DRIVERS. This wine tour isn't just transportation to the wineries, this is a WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations. The tour guides have been doing this Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour for 5 years plus. WE don't have 20 buses, we roll in luxury SUVs. There aren't too many Stars around, so if you want to be a Movie Star for the day book with Movie Stars Wine Tours. Meet up and finish the tour with food at the famed That'sa Pizza N Long Lake location. Drop off at the same pickup location or downtown Traverse City at one of the restaurants or bars. Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour.

The MOVIE STARS Wine & Dine Tour Guests go to 2 of the hottest wineries on Old Mission Peninsula then downtown for food! We'll wait while your group eats! Try something different! Wineries include stops like Mari, Hawthorne, Peninsula Cellars, Bonobo, Brys, Chateau Grand Traverse, Chateau Chantel, Bowers Harbor, Old Mission Distillers. Including but NOT limited to Slate, Sorellina, Artisan Restaurant, Reflect Bistro, Mama Lu's, Red Ginger, Amical, The Parlor, U&I Lounge, Thatsa' Pizza, The Pretty Penny Steakhouse, The Cooks' House, Little Fleet, The Pub, Oakwood Proper Burger, The Flying Noodle, Poppycocks, Barrios, North Peak Brewing Company, Sisters, Town Plaza, Middlecoast Brewery, Loco Boys, Firefly, Bubba's Burgers, Mode's Bum Steer, Town Plaza, Taproot Cider House This tour is 4-5 hours in duration. Book your tour date, and the guides will reach out to confirm your customized itinerary. Tastings, wines and food are not included in the price of the tour.

One day to enjoy Charlevoix? Let's maximize your enjoyment and get the most out of your day! This trip is designed to give you a taste of all the highlights of beautiful Charlevoix, and share some of its hidden gems as well. This is an active walking tour, but we will also find time to enjoy lunch and refreshments along the way at some of the most scenic and fun places in town. This tour is consistently one of the most satisfying days for visitors!

THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - FALL COLOR WINE TOUR BOOK NOW! FALL TOUR SPOTS BOOK QUICK DO NOT GO CHECK OUT THE MICHIGAN FALL COLORS ON A BASIC ECONOMY BUS TOUR! THE FALL COLOR WINE TOUR is a NON-BUS VIP up to 4 Winery Old Mission Peninsula Day or 3 Winery/1 distillery Sunset Wine Tour Experience. Fancy Wine Tour in Luxury Yukons, Cadillac Escalade, Tahoes. Get your special someone, friends or family together for a breathtaking Fall Wine Tour - You're a STAR! Skip the hassle of a party bus and leave the driving to us! Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service! This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike and the staff of real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations. Perfect for that special Fall Color experience day or evening. This VIP tour includes pick-up and drop-off from downtown Traverse City. We'll make all the reservations- book the Movie Star Experience.

Fat Thursday is actually a National Holiday in Poland. Fat Thursday in Poland marks the start of the final week of the pre-Lenten celebrations! Learn about Paczki and everyone receives a 6-pack of the best Paczki from New Palace Bakery, also known as the Paczki Headquarters! Buffet Lunch with Polka Music! Buffet menu includes: Polish Sausage, Warsaw Chicken, Sweet Cheese Pierogi, Meat Pierogi, Potato Pancake, Dill Pickle Soup, Kraut, Polish Vodka and Coffee. Learn all about Hamtramck on a guided tour of the Hamtramck Museum. Visit the Polish Art Center and have the opportunity to shop. Guided Tour of St. Florian Catholic Church. St. Florian Church rises eight stories above ground and recalls the great cathedrals of Europe. The front of the church features a broad Gothic Arch flanked by twin spires notable for the impression that give of lightness and delicateness.

Starting from the historical atmosphere of Greenfield Village, we seemed to travel back to the 19th century and feel the charm of that era. The precious artworks of the Detroit Institute of Arts made us linger, and each painting told a unique story. The magnificent architecture and gorgeous decoration of the Fisher Building made us marvel at the architectural art of Detroit. The Henry Ford Museum showcases the brilliant achievements of American industry, where innovation and history are intertwined. Finally, the tranquil greenery of Belle Isle provides a perfect place to relax, and we enjoy the tranquility of nature by the lake. Recommended route:Detroit Institute of Arts—Fisher Building—Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation—Belle Isle

Movie Stars Wine Tours is Traverse City's Most Reviewed Wine Tour with more followers than most Wineries! Experience The Summer as a Movie Star! Vehicles with ICE COLD AC! Not like the buses! Western Attire and Cowboy hats are strongly recommended! Bring your favorite Cowgirl / Cowboy outfit! Skip the hassle of an old School bus and leave the driving to us! Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service! Sip and savor as you sample the wines of 4 spectacular wineries! (optional distillery) DON'T get trapped on a bus! Private tours go to up to 4 wineries or just do 2 or 3- up to you... Tell your guide what wineries are on your list! Pickup / drop off in downtown Traverse City. This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike, formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations.

The ORIGINAL TORCH LAKE Wine & Distillery Tour! With Guides like Wild Bill! What's on your Winery Wishlist? Don't get TRAPPED on a bus! Fancy Wine and Distillery Tasting here in Northern Michigan's Wine Country, riding in Luxury SUVs - THE NON BUS Wine Tour Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service. Sip, savor, and sample drinks of 3-4 TOP wineries and distilleries- depending on pickup location, our tours go to 3-4 stops from the list or just do 2 stops... It's up to you on private tours. This is the VIP tour, NOT basic transportation to the wineries; this is THE TORCH LAKE EXPERIENCE, real drink recommendations. Tours are flexible, with pickup and drop-off in Elk Rapids, and for groups and private tours, we pick-up in the Torch Lake area. Wine Samples ARE included; tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. Other groups may be on the tour - semi-private. Guests can also book PRIVATE TOURS.

THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - PROPOSAL WINE TOUR DO NOT POP "THE QUESTION" ON A BASIC ECONOMY BUS TOUR! THE PROPOSAL is a NON-BUS VIP up to 4 Winery Old Mission Peninsula Day or 3 Winery/1 distillery Sunset Wine Tour Experience. Fancy Wine Tour in a Luxury SUV, Vineyard Proposal, get down on a knee, she says YESSS! The deck crowd at Bonobo goes wild with applause! You're a STAR! Only want to do 2 or 3 stops, that's fine too- we're on your pace! Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service! This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike and the staff of real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations. Perfect for that special proposal day or evening. Options 2-4 and 5-7 persons. This VIP tour includes pick-up and drop-off from downtown Traverse City. Coordination with the wineries available. Book the tour, and we'll contact you regarding recommended proposal locations.