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    Tasting the Best of Southern Michigan

    Tasting the Best of Southern Michigan
    Starts from

    Chicago

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    8

    Duration

    12 hours

    Length

    216 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Chicago

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    12 hours

    Length

    216 mi

    History and CultureGastronomy
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    Chasity Cooper

    Chasity Cooper

    Traveller

    • Fall in love with the craftsmanship at Holland Bowl Mill.
    • Make sure to take lots of photos of tulips.
    • Take notes and grab a few bottles for home at St. Julian's Winery.
    Southern Michigan is typically the the gateway to many of the places in the state that people know and love. But when you're looking for a quick day-long adventure, this route showcases the best that this part of the state has to offer, and a few surprises along the way.

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    Southern Michigan is typically the the gateway to many of the places in the state that people know and love. But when you're looking for a quick day-long adventure, this route showcases the best that this part of the state has to offer, and a few surprises along the way.
    Chasity Cooper

    Chasity Cooper

    Traveller

    • Fall in love with the craftsmanship at Holland Bowl Mill.
    • Make sure to take lots of photos of tulips.
    • Take notes and grab a few bottles for home at St. Julian's Winery.

    Day Itinerary

    8 Activities
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    Day 1

    216 mi

    Stop, Sniff, and Sip

    Beer, wine, and chill on the lake, that's what awaits you today. Take a break from the bustle of the city and enjoy. A visit to a wooden manufacture and a tulip park will make this day even richer in impressions, so get your camera ready!
    Sophia's House of Pancakes
    08:3045 min

    Sophia's House of Pancakes

    Café
    Open Details
    Opened since 2010, Sophia's is a treasured breakfast spot in Michigan City that is the perfect place to get the most important meal of the day.
    5.1 mi
    15 min
    Friendship Botanic Gardens
    09:3045 min

    Friendship Botanic Gardens

    Botanical Garden
    Open Details
    Before continuing the journey north, stop and take a post-breakfast walk among the manicured gardens and beautiful trails located in Michigan City.
    Please note the venue has seasonal opening hours, so check the schedule on the official website in advance.
    67.7 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    St. Julian Winery & Distillery
    12:301 hr

    St. Julian Winery & Distillery

    Winery
    Open Details
    Now it's time to get acquainted with the local winery.
    For more than a hundred years, St. Julian has led the top Michigan wine industry. In the tasting rooms you can try not only wines, but also cider and other strong drinks.
    For information about wine tours and other events, please, check the official website.
    48.4 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    Holland Bowl Mill
    14:4515 min

    Holland Bowl Mill

    Shop & Service
    Open Details
    In this family-owned shop, you will find wooden utensils and gifts for every taste. Plates, bowls, vases and even lamps made of Cherry, Walnut, Beech, Hard Maple and Red Oak, are sold here.
    Products are made in the same way as it was done more than a hundred years ago. And the full process of making one bowl takes about a month. Natural materials and special manufacturing technology make these things especially high quality and valuable.
    2.4 mi
    10 min
    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
    15:151 hr 30 min

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

    Restaurant
    Open Details
    Sit on the terrace of a cozy lakeside restaurant and enjoy the peaceful view.
    Try modern take on classic American dishes. And after a hearty lunch, take a stroll through the Kollen Park and the promenade.
    0.9 mi
    5 min
    Tulip Lanes
    16:5030 min

    Tulip Lanes

    Other Great Outdoors
    Open Details
    Tulips are not just pretty flowers, but part of the Dutch heritage in the state. You can either drive through the lanes (find the map on the official website) or walk through the park to enjoy the beauty of the blooms and learn interesting facts about the first settlers.
    To catch the season when the flowers are at their most beautiful, visit the park in May.
    61.4 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    Watermark Brewing Company
    18:301 hr

    Watermark Brewing Company

    Brewery
    Open Details
    Time to relax! Taste the best beers on tap, and don't forget to bring a craft booze souvenir for your friends.
    The brewery often hosts events and charity evenings. See the schedule on their website.
    30.4 mi
    40 min
    William B's Steakhouse
    19:101 hr

    William B's Steakhouse

    Restaurant
    Open Details
    Since time has come to the evening, it would be better for you to have a stop in a cozy steakhouse. The restaurant has great feedback on different resources, so you will probably be glad to make sure it is so, and have a hearty meal in the evening.
    Note: reservations are suggested.
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