Memorial Day Getaways from Ann Arbor

My husband and I are not native Michiganders and have been living in AA for about 3 years now. Last year we went to Saugatuck for Memorial Day, which I loved but my husband was bored.

What are you favorite getaways either in Michigan or nearby? A similar drive time to Saugatuck is what we%26#39;re looking for (less than 4 hours). Please don%26#39;t say Chicago because that%26#39;s where we%26#39;re from :).

Memorial Day Getaways from Ann Arbor

Up North.

When you live in Michigan, that%26#39;s where you go to get away. There are lots of towns and lakes and golf courses and scenic destinations to be found Up North.

Memorial Day Getaways from Ann Arbor

From what I understand ';up north'; can be way more than a 3-4 hour drive to get there from AA. Any specific recommendations within that time frame?

I drive from A2 to Harbor Springs in about 4 hours. Consider Charlevoix, Petoskey, even Gaylord. Mackinac is just a little farther. Think just over 4 hours, and then getting to the Island takes time on the ferry, but sooner or later, you%26#39;ve got to visit Mackinac Island.

And tymetraveler222 can probably give you some ideas in the thumb region. In fact she%26#39;s a DE for the whole state! So see what she offers when she responds to your post.

What does your husband enjoy doing on vacations? What bored him about Saugatuck? It%26#39;s difficult to make recommendations without knowing what type of trip you%26#39;re looking for.

As in all things in the north having a good time can be weather dependent. Going ';up north'; can be risky over Memorial Day.

Not knowing what your hubby likes makes it a bit hard to respond but... how about Cleveland (3hours) for rock and roll hall of fame? Could swing by Cedar Point for a day if you are into roller coasters.

Splurge for couple of days as a Detroit tourist, stay in the Ren Cen Marriot, take the Diamond Jack river boat tour (if weather is nice), the tour is really enjoyable, ride the people mover to lunch in Greek Town or at the Hard Rock Cafe. Fancy dinner at the top of the Ren Cen at Coach Insignia, some gambling at a casino, spend a day at the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village or the Detroit zoo which has an amazing polar bear exhibit.

Is he into military airplanes? My father in law spent two days at the US Airforce museum in Dayton on his drive from NC to AA. Could combine that with Cincinnati? Or how about Toldeo, art museum, Mudhens, zoo....

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Ah yes, I realized after I posted that I did leave out quite a bit of information. Sorry about that.

We stayed at a B%26amp;B in Saugatuck, which I loved. We visited the SS Keewatin, which was the only thing he loved :). I think Saugatuck was too quiet for him with not enough options for activities (aside from shopping and art). I really enjoyed the beach, but it was pretty chilly and he thought it was too uncomfortable to be worthwhile. He is really into military stuff...the Army Museum in Paris was his absolute favorite.

The rock and roll hall of fame is a great idea. Thanks for that suggestion. I think that is something we would both enjoy. That and the Airforce museum are two options I hadn%26#39;t considered. We are both into outdoor activities like boating and hiking. I%26#39;m hoping for a mix of a B%26amp;B, some fun and different activities with some outdoor recreation thrown in. It%26#39;s a lot to ask for, I know.

We%26#39;re doing a mini-Detroit tourist weekend in June and I am really looking forward to that. A few nights at the Cadillac Book, dinner at Roast, etc. Should be great :).

Thank you!

The Air Museum at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton is truly wonderful. I%26#39;d highly recommend that as an option with his interest in the military. I don%26#39;t know much else about the area, but it%26#39;s not far from Cincinnati. You%26#39;ve definitely got B%26amp;B and hiking options in the Cincinnati area, plus downtown restaurant and entertainment options, sports, etc.

Another option for now or future is Toronto. It%26#39;s about 4 hours by car and offers all the normal city things, but still has a pretty different feel from Chicago and a lot of historic sights.

Kalamazoo is a closer-to-home getaway with a nice downtown feel and an Air %26amp; Space museum, plus easy access to Grand Rapids.

I agree with jenifera2 about Toronto. We went there a few years back to see the Lion King. We had a very nice weekend there and actually it was over Memorial Day now that I think of it. We spent time at the CN Tower as well. Some in our group did upscale shopping and some did a hockey museum.

Also have you been to Niagra Falls? I know it is a bit further than the 4 hour driving limit but worth a visit once in your lifetime.