Originally Posted by
JonathanGennick
Tourism traffic has ramped up considerably these past few years. Might be from the Pure Michigan advertising campaign.
Over the last 20-25 years. the Michigan wines have gotten a lot more drinkable and the tasting rooms are a huge improvement.
Originally Posted by
bobwysiwyg
The bike ride around Mackinac Island is a pretty easy eight miles or so. Some trails cross over mid-island for some climbing. During the summer, the ride can be crowded with both inexperienced and rude riders. Should be much better for you given the time of year you plan going there.
I recommend time allocation as follows:
Leelanau Peninsula and Traverse City 1.5-2 days.
Add 1-1.5 days for Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Plan to ride the M22 tunnel of trees. More to see and experience than the UP.
Mackinac Island 1 day.
Detroit area stopover on way home. Grosse Pointe's are worth riding around if you like 1920's residential architecture.
If you seek accommodations in Empire or Suttons Bay and like AirBNB, contact me for suggestions.