Multi-Day Road Trips

UP Routes

Curated drives through Michigan's Upper Peninsula — waterfalls, fall color, Lake Superior shore, and RV-friendly loops. Every route is fully scouted with campground stops and real driving times.

Duration
All 2-Day 3-Day 4-Day
Region
All UP Eastern UP Keweenaw Peninsula Western UP
Activity
All Camping Fall Color Hiking History Hookups Lake Superior Lighthouses Photography RV-Friendly Scenic Drive Seasonal Waterfalls
4 Days easy Seasonal

Lake Superior Circle Tour: UP Segment

Sault Ste. Marie → Marquette → Houghton → Ironwood — the 450-mile anchor leg of the full Lake Superior Circle Tour.

🚗 ~9.5hrs driving 📅 Best: June – October 💰 $300–$500 (lodging or camping + fuel)
  • Soo Locks — 1,000-foot freighters rising 21 feet in minutes
  • Pictured Rocks cliffs from the water (boat cruise)
  • Marquette Presque Isle sunset loop
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🍂 Planning a fall trip? See the UP Fall Color Guide — peak timing by region, best drives, and campground booking →

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