• Michigan 22 - With audio guides providing commentary based on GPS location, travelers can customize their itinerary along the tour route to suit their interests and schedule.
• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Featuring towering dunes, expansive beaches, wilderness islands, and numerous trails, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is undoubtedly the highlight of the M-22 Scenic Drive.
• Dune Climb - A must-see attraction is the Dune Climb, the most popular activity at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It involves ascending a series of sand dunes with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan in the distance.
• Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - This mini-drive within the main drive was once nominated for the Most Beautiful Place in America series. The leisurely yet stunning 7-mile loop drive is a must-see, offering viewpoints, dunes, a covered bridge, diverse forests—including a ghost forest—and even the Sleeping Bear itself.
• Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve - Northwest Michigan is a prime location for birdwatchers, and the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve is one of the top spots along this route to observe rare and endangered species. The Arcadia Marsh is one of the few remaining coastal marshes of Lake Michigan, accessible via a boardwalk trail that leads through the heart of the preserve.
• Inspiration Point - This roadside viewpoint provides one of the most picturesque views of Lake Michigan. As one of the highest points along Lake Michigan, it offers one of the tallest views in the area. Climb the 120 steps to the top lookout platform for an even more dramatic vista.
• Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail - With its sandy, nutrient-rich soil and cool climate, the Leelanau Peninsula is perfect for grape cultivation. Visitors will discover over 25 vineyards throughout the peninsula, specializing in riesling and ice wine, a sweet dessert wine unique to this region.
• Historic Fishtown - This charming coastal town is the ideal place in northwest Michigan to experience traditional fishing life. Explore the historic town to see preserved shanties along the shore, and don’t forget to try some locally caught smoked fish or a fried fish sandwich.
• Point Betsie Lighthouse - The Point Betsie Lighthouse marks the southern entrance of the Manitou Passage, one of the Great Lakes’ most challenging stretches of water. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Michigan, and guided tours are available of the 19th-century keeper’s residence and 34-step tower.
• Traverse City - Known as the “Cherry Capital of the World,” Traverse City is surrounded by fruit stands and markets filled with baskets of sweet, dark cherries in July and August. The annual National Cherry Festival, held each July in Traverse City, celebrates all things cherry.

• Toll free phone, chat and email support
• Pre-download and tour offline
• In-app, web and PDF trip planners
• Location-based stories, tips & directions that autoplay
• Buy once, use forever with free updates
• Flexible routes with suggested itineraries or create your own
• GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour with 219 points

• Admission fees

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour to enhance your Michigan Lakeshore road trip experience. Enjoy captivating behind-the-scenes stories, local insights, and directions that automatically play along the M-22 Scenic Drive, all triggered by your location.

This tour will lead you to the area’s renowned attractions as well as hidden treasures, including a distinctive national park with massive climbable dunes, a winery trail featuring over 25 vineyards, one of the Great Lakes’ oldest and most historic lighthouses, and a charming fishing town.

Relish the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, allowing you to spend more time at the places that captivate you.

✅ Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi required
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
✅ Purchase once, use forever! No expiration, includes free updates
✅ It’s like having a tour guide with you on the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under ‘My Tours’ over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
• Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
• Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
• Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
• Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
• Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
• Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
• The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.