Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 8
382 mi
Beauties of the American North
Today, you are going to visit the famous protected areas located in the north of the Michigan Peninsula. You're going to see fabulous scenery of forests, rivers and waterfalls, and you're going to make a small circle through the most beautiful parts of the peninsula and head back to Cleveland.
0.1 mi
5 min
Big Boy
Restaurant
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The day has started, you need to eat thoroughly because you'll head to the very north of the country - protected areas, where it is unlikely to meet any cafe on the way, so you should take food with you. For this, you'll go to a small cafe Big Boy. It serves a traditional American breakfast - omelette with bacon. Sandwiches, burgers and strong coffee.
Open Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 – 21:00 Friday - Saturday: 7:00 – 22:00
Open Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 – 21:00 Friday - Saturday: 7:00 – 22:00
24.2 mi
40 min
Bridge View Park
Park
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Before arriving at the bridge, pull off the road and visit the famous Bridge View Park, a place that offers truly stunning views of the majestic Makinak Bridge. The peculiarity of this park is that the views here are beautiful in any, even the most rainy weather, also there are several interesting monuments.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 – 21:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 – 21:00
76 mi
1 hr 30 min
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Landmark
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The pearl of your trip will undoubtedly be the Takwamenon State Park. It covers an area of about 50,000 acres, a large part of which is woodland, where roads are not even paved.
The cherry on the cake here is the Takwamenon River and of course its breathtaking waterfalls, which are almost 50 feet high.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 – 22:00
The cherry on the cake here is the Takwamenon River and of course its breathtaking waterfalls, which are almost 50 feet high.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 – 22:00
61.9 mi
1 hr 20 min
Scenic Overlook
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Driving through the most beautiful places of the peninsula, one couldn't help stopping by the observation deck of Epoufette Scenic Turnout. Indeed, there are unique landscapes: the incredible and bewitching distances of Lake Michigan, as well as the picturesque wooded area near the shore, where you can take a few bright shots to remember.
69.1 mi
1 hr 20 min
City Park Grill
Bar
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After enough long walks and an exhausting move, take a little breath and get some refreshments, so head to the City Park Grill restaurant. In the evenings, there is a rather festive and energetic atmosphere.
Open Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 – 21:00 Friday - Saturday: 11:30 – 21:30
Open Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 – 21:00 Friday - Saturday: 11:30 – 21:30
65.3 mi
1 hr 30 min
Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
Park
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You are already on your way back to Cleveland and after driving a huge distance take a break and land near Lake Margrethe. You'll just have a pleasant evening, walking along the shore and looking at the waterways.
85.2 mi
1 hr 30 min
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Today you went through the culmination of your trip, seeing many incredible and truly fabulous natural beauties that can only be found in the American North. You should get some rest now because tomorrow you'll have a trip back to Cleveland.