Planning your trip to Michigan and Wisconsin

THE BEST WAY

From LAX to Marquette, Mich., American and Northwest have connecting flights (change of plane). Restricted round-trip fares begin at $468.

To Madison, Wis., Midwest Express, United, American and Northwest have connecting service. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $436.

WHERE TO STAY

Old Rittenhouse Inn, 301 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield, Wis.; (800) 779-2129, www.rittenhouseinn.com. Charming rooms in restored mansions, most with fireplaces and views. Excellent restaurant. Doubles $115 to $305.

Sunset Motel on the Bay, 1315 Bay St., Munising, Mich.; (906) 387-4574, www.sunsetmotelonthebay.com. Close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It’s the only motel (of many in Munising) on the water. Doubles $53 to $88, depending on the season.

WHERE TO EAT

Old Rittenhouse Inn, (see above). Five-course fixed-price dinner for $49. Lake Superior trout and lamb. Extensive wine list.

The Up North Lodge, 215 S. County Road 557, Gwinn, Mich.; (906) 346-9815, www.theupnorthlodge.com. Known for its “Almost World Famous Ribs” at $23.95 for a full rack. Friday night walleye fish fry; Sunday brunch.

Crossroads Bar and Restaurant, 900 County Road 480, Marquette, Mich.; (906) 249-8912. Pasties and “Best Fish Fry in Marquette.” Entrees $6.99 to $13.99.

Sportsman’s Restaurant, N. 14260 Lake Ave., Grand Marais, Mich.; (906) 494-2800. Good lunch stop; Lake Superior whitefish and chips (under $10). Wavy floor and old hardwood bar; hunting trophies and rural memorabilia. Entrees $3.95 for a burger to $18.95 for an 18-ounce steak.

TO LEARN MORE

“The Big Two-Hearted River” can be found in “The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway.”

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore,www.nps.gov/piro.

Travel Michigan, 300 N. Washington Square, Second Floor, Lansing, MI 48913; (888) 784-7328, www.michigan.org.