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Fall in Michigan is a season worth planning around. Colors charge down from the U.P., the air gets crisp, and every two-lane seems to lead to water. This guide collects twelve routes that deliver Michigan at its best in October. Each one includes a plain-English summary, a tight set of stops, and Detroit-friendly planning notes so families and savvy locals can turn a weekend into a memory.

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1. M-22 around the Leelanau Peninsula

Primary anchor: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center | 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630
Google Maps: see “M-22 loop” route
Website: M-22 Scenic Drive

Michigan’s most famous fall shoreline loop earns the hype with dune-top overlooks, historic harbors, and slow curves between vineyards and maples. The…

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If you have to pick between Michigan’s two national lakeshores, you are not choosing between good and better. You are choosing between two great but very different experiences. Sleeping Bear Dunes delivers warm-water beach days, easy overlooks, and small-town charm you can wander on foot. Pictured Rocks answers with painted cliffs, waterfall hikes, and a true inland-sea vibe on Lake Superior. As a Metro Detroit local who road-trips north all year, here is the most useful head-to-head you will find, with the specifics that actually help you plan.

The quick answer

  • Best for families and first timers: Sleeping Bear Dunes

  • Best for epic scenery and adventure: Pictured Rocks

  • Closest to Metro Detroit: Sleeping Bear Dunes

  • Warmest swim: Sleeping…

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Families in southeast Michigan who have trekked to the Upper Peninsula will tell you: the long, long drive is absolutely worth it. Tucked along Lake Superior’s coast, in a region most downstaters only dream about each summer, lies a hidden gem that’s both stunning and surprisingly gentle on the wallet. We’re talking about Twelvemile Beach – a pristine stretch of sand in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that was recently crowned the most affordable beach destination in the entire country. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Up North getaway that won’t break the bank, this low-cost Michigan beach should top your summer travel list.

Want a full list of the best U.P. waterfalls? Check out our Michigan's Ultimate Waterfall Road Trip

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