Michigan is known for having some of the best fall foliage drives in the country. Located in the midwest of the United States, the state of Michigan is recognized for the Great Lakes, and it’s 3,288 miles (5,292 km) of surrounding freshwater lakeshore. Some of the best road trips in Michigan are among it’s pristine shorelines. Road trip scenic routes across the state to see the best fall colors.
As a local my favorite thing to do in Michigan is a fall foliage road trip around the state. The gorgeous scenery attracts people from all over, wanting to experience the bursts of colors in October. Make sure to Check the Fall Color Map before heading out on your road trip to ensure colors are at their peak.
Here Are The Best Fall Foliage Drives in Michigan!
M2 Along Pointe Labarbe Rd
M123 Tahquamenon Trail
Tunnel of Trees M-119
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Things To Do In Munising
Pictured Rocks Kayak Tour
Kayak along the East Channel of Munising Bay past the Historic East Channel Lighthouse. Enjoy a view of Miners Castle, Painted Coves, and Caves of All Colors before launching a kayak from the boat and continuing along the most iconic stretch of shoreline.
Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises
Visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from a distance on a cruise. You’ll see the massive rock formations and caves that make up the shoreline. This view during the fall is unbeatable.
Glass Bottom Shipwreck Tour
Take a cruise on a glass bottom boat along the largest Great Lakes. Lake Superior is home to almost 550 shipwrecks. See them up close on this must do tour.
S Boundary Road in Porcupine Mountains State Park
Forest Highway 13
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So beautiful! The scenery is breathtaking. Love it!
Ahh these are such beautiful photos! Putting autumn in Michigan on my bucketlist! 😊🍁🍂
YES! It makes me so happy when people are inspired to visit my home Great Lakes state. There are soooo many areas to see during all seasons.
These pictures are incredible!! I cannot believe this is what your fall looks like!!
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Wow! Fall is beautiful! I would really love to experience this part of the world during this season. The photos are amazing
Wow! Never knew Michigan had such beautiful places for fall. So nice that you can easily experience this splendour with a drive. Thank you for sharing.
Those sky-view images are amazing, and the colours look so beautiful. It looks a bit like the UK in autumn, but just a llot bigger. This certainly looks like an epic road trip to do one day.
The colors here are stunning. I’m planning to visit Pictured Rocks next August. I’m just hoping for cool weather!
What a beautiful spot of a weeks of camping! I could be the set of a fairtale! We also live in part of the world with amazing autumn colours and it is my favourite time of the year.
Beautiful photos! What a fun experience. Thanks for sharing.