is michigan kid-friendly for a summer road trip?
We’re planning our first big trip to Michigan this August, flying in from Philadelphia with our two little ones—one’s 2.5 and the other isn’t even walking yet. I’m already sweating about the flight, but at least it’s not cross-country. Traverse City is supposed to be beautiful, but I keep wondering if we’re biting off more than we can chew by trying to see so much with two kids in tow.
We’re thinking about hopping around to places like Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The photos online look unreal, but are these spots actually doable with toddlers? I keep picturing us lugging a stroller through sand dunes or trying to keep the kids happy on a ferry to Mackinac. And don’t get me started on the weather—one friend says it’s shorts weather, another says to pack jackets. I’d rather not pack the whole closet if I can help it.
I love being outdoors, but I’m not sure if I’m underestimating how much chaos two small kids can add to a road trip. Are there places you’d skip with little ones? Or any hidden gems that aren’t crawling with tourists? And honestly, is there any food up there that’s worth the hype, or should I just stick to packing snacks?
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