🥾 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 1 — William C. Sterling State Park
Day 1 — William C. Sterling State Park
🚗 1 hr 20 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Detroit, MI → William C. Sterling State Park
37 min8:00 AM → 8:37 AM
William C. Sterling State Park
★ 4.5Explore Michigan's largest state park with pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and scenic Lake Erie views just an hour from Detroit.
8:37 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Public House
★ 4.5Discover craft beers and elevated pub fare in a vibrant gastropub atmosphere that perfectly blends local hospitality with contemporary dining.
9:37 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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.
12:00 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
William C. Sterling State Park → The Clamdigger
6 min5:00 PM → 5:06 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:06 PM
The Clamdigger
Savor fresh seafood and coastal charm at this waterfront restaurant that captures the authentic fishing village experience of Michigan's Thumb region.
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Drive
The Clamdigger → Detroit, MI
37 min6:06 PM → 6:43 PM
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