If you get to the U.P., make a trip across the Mackinac Bridge. But just an hour south of the bridge, ride the "Tunnel of trees" near the west coastline of Michigan. Once your in the U.P., head to Copper Harbor. If you have some time, stop by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Beautiful scenery on the south shore of Lake Superior. Copper Harbor is at the northern tip of a narrow peninsula. Plenty of motels nearby in Houghton, which is only a half hour south of Copper Harbor. And Houghton is a college town. Plenty of small town fun happens! Then ride southward towards Bessemer , and check out Copper Peak ski jump facility. They have summer tours, and an elevator that takes you to the top of the ski jump. On a clear day you can see for ever! Then, maybe head south east to Manitowoc, Wi, on lake Michigan, and take the Ferry across the lake. It lands in Ludington Michigan. If you travel thru southwest Ohio, try and ride the "Triple Nickel" hwy 555, which runs from Zanesville Ohio to Porterfield Ohio, which is only 5 miles from Parkersburg West Virginia. You will be smiling ear to ear if you like very curvy country roads! What ever route you ride, avoid the 4 lanes if you have the time!