🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Detroit, MI

Dunes, Trails & Lakeside Discovery

Explore windswept dunes, winding lakeside trails, and pristine beach vistas at this Michigan gem just minutes from the city.

Day 1 — William C. Sterling State Park
Day 1William C. Sterling State Park

Day 1William C. Sterling State Park

🚗 1 hr 20 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Detroit, MIWilliam C. Sterling State Park
37 min8:00 AM8:37 AM
William C. Sterling State Park
William C. Sterling State Park
4.5
Explore Michigan's largest state park with pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and scenic Lake Erie views just an hour from Detroit.
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Lunch
Public House
Public House
4.5
Discover craft beers and elevated pub fare in a vibrant gastropub atmosphere that perfectly blends local hospitality with contemporary dining.
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Afternoon
Continue at William C. Sterling State Park
Continue at William C. Sterling State Park
Use the afternoon to explore a different trail, cool off at a swimming hole, or find a scenic spot to watch the sunset.
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Evening
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Drive
William C. Sterling State ParkThe Clamdigger
6 min5:00 PM5:06 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:06 PM
The Clamdigger
The Clamdigger
Savor fresh seafood and coastal charm at this waterfront restaurant that captures the authentic fishing village experience of Michigan's Thumb region.
4.5Restaurant📍 Maps →
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The ClamdiggerDetroit, MI
37 min6:06 PM6:43 PM
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