This plan covers the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Museum on day one and Sleeping Bear Dunes on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources. We verified no driving time between the places; they are far apart, so check a map.
Day 1: Detroit
- Detroit Institute of Arts, free for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties; closed Mondays; confirm hours and visitor prices.
- Motown Museum, guided tour only, about one hour, on a ticket for a specific date and time.
Day 2: Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Vehicle pass, $25 for 1–7 days; there is no fee to drive the county and state roads through the park.
Getting around
We verified only SMART in the Detroit area; see transportation and check a map for the Detroit–Sleeping Bear drive.
Swap options
- Island day trip: Mackinac Island by ferry ($37–$39 adult round trip plus a $3 online fee, per a news summary).
Limits
We did not make this trip. Confirm hours and prices ahead.