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Lake Michigan: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Starting From From $14.99 per person Current Project Expedition rate
3 Hours 3.90 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Action Tour Guide
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Your tour route stretches from Manistee to Northport and down to Traverse City, following the shoreline of Lake Michigan the whole way. Enjoy the picturesque Portage Lake and walk peacefully along the Arcadia Marsh Boardwalk. Stop at Inspiration Point for a stunning view and continue to Green Point Dunes.Visit Frankfort Beach for a relaxing break before heading to Crystal Lake. Explore the historic Point Betsie Lighthouse, then discover the vast Sleeping Bear Dunes. Hike the Old Indian Trail if you’re feeling spry!Drive along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and explore the quaint village of Glen Haven. Then venture onto Alligator Hill for more spectacular views.Glen Arbor is your next stop, followed by a vista featuring the serene Manitou Islands. Point Oneida offers even more lakeside vistas, while Bohemian Beach is perfect for lounging shoreside.On the scenic Leelanau Peninsula, you’ll pass the historic Leland Fishtown, then check out the iconic Grand Traverse Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.Finally, your route heads to Traverse City, where the tour concludes. And if you’d rather go in the other direction, you can do that too!Each stop is packed with fascinating stories and local tips, making this driving tour of Lake Michigan an unforgettable experience.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Witness the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes
  • Visit the historic Point Betsie Lighthouse
  • See the serene Manitou Islands
  • Relax at picturesque Frankfort Beach
  • Tour at your own pace and on your own time
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Points of Interest along the Lake Michigan:- • Great Lakes • Lake Michigan • Portage Lake • Arcadia Marsh Boardwalk • Inspiration Point • Green Point Dunes • Frankfort Beach • Crystal Lake • Point Betsie Lighthouse • Sleeping Bear Dunes • Old Indian Trail • Empire • Hart Visitor Center • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive • Dune Climb • Glen Haven • Alligator Hill • Glen Arbor • Manitou Islands • Point Oneida • Pyramid Point • Bohemian Beach • Manitou Passage • Good Harbor Bay • Leelanau Peninsula • Leland Fishtown • Beaver Island • Northport • Grand Traverse Lighthouse • Peshawbestown • Suttons Bay • Traverse City • Dennos Museum

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Detroit

Sightseeing.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey! Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews! Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories. Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned! Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi. Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use! Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely! Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App

Not Included

Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

What to Bring

Charged Smartphone Downloaded app Power bank Your Own Vehicle

Restrictions

Device Compatibility: Devices without GPS, offline-only tablets, or older OS versions may not function properly. The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

Meeting & Pickup

The self-guided route begins at the following entry point. 7QP4+GPX Eastlake Tour Duration: 5 - 7 Hours Tour Length: 150 miles End Point: Kerid Crater.

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

This is a self-guided tour, not an entrance ticket. Once you book, you’ll immediately get a confirmation email followed by a text and email. Follow the instructions on downloading our Action Tour Guide app and using a unique password to access your tour.

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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