Leave Tawas City around 4:30 PM via US-23 south, I-75, and M-15 toward Goodrich. The drive itself is roughly two hours, but this schedule includes Friday traffic, a pizza stop, dropping off your daughter, and unpacking at your lodging, so keep the handoff efficient. Pick up dinner locally in Goodrich—a large order from Jet’s Pizza or Hungry Howie’s is practical for eight people, with about 20–30 minutes for ordering and collection. Expect roughly $12–$20 per person depending on sides and drinks; place the order ahead if possible and confirm where you can park and unload at the lodging.
Aim to leave Goodrich by about 7:25 PM for Garage of Terror in Chesaning, approximately 50 miles and 50 minutes via M-15 and M-57. Park only in the attraction’s designated area, wear shoes suitable for uneven ground, and bring a light jacket—the outdoor wait can feel much colder than the forecast. The attraction opens around 8:00 PM, with admission historically about $20–$25 general admission; verify its 2027 schedule and ticketing before the trip. Allow at least 75 minutes on site, including the queue, and skip the upgrade unless the line is unusually long.
Around 9:30 PM, continue east from Chesaning toward Wicked Woods of Terror in Caro, using M-57/M-46; plan on roughly 50 minutes, with rural roads and limited late-night services along the way. You should arrive near 10:20 PM, when lines may be lighter, but confirm that the attraction is operating on this specific 2027 Friday and check whether online tickets or timed entry are required. Budget approximately $25 online or $28 at the gate, before any fast-pass upgrade. After about 70 minutes, leave near 11:30 PM for Goodrich via M-15, allowing roughly 55 minutes. Keep one designated sober driver for the entire loop, and check the route before leaving since rural cell service and road lighting can be inconsistent.
Start with dinner near Goodrich around 5:30 PM, keeping it efficient so the group can leave by about 6:15. A practical local choice is The Laundry in downtown Goodrich, where burgers, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas generally suit a group; budget roughly $15–$30 per person. Allow extra time for a large party and confirm the kitchen’s 2027 Saturday hours. From there, take I-75 south toward I-275 and continue to Romulus; the drive is about 1 hour 10 minutes, but leave a little margin for weekend traffic, parking, and walking to the entrance.
Aim to reach Deranged Haunted Attraction around 7:25 PM. The attraction’s listed operating window begins around 8:00 PM and typically runs until approximately 11:30 PM, so verify the 2027 schedule, ticket prices, and entry policy before leaving Goodrich. General admission is roughly $25–$32, with fast-pass options around $45–$50; advance tickets or a fast pass are sensible if the group must leave by 8:30. Allow about 90 minutes including parking, the queue, and the attraction itself—this is the day’s tightest connection.
Afterward, drive north from Romulus via I-275 and US-23 toward Fenton, allowing about 1 hour 5 minutes plus time to park. The target is The Howling Haunted Trail, reached around 9:45 PM. Its usual operating period is roughly 7:00–11:00 PM, but confirm the 2027 closing time and whether late entry is permitted before committing to this schedule. General admission is approximately $30, with fast-pass or RIP upgrades around $45–$50; because arrival is late, buying ahead is preferable. Expect about 75 minutes for the queue and trail, and dress for mud, cold air, and uneven ground.
Leave Fenton promptly at 11:00 PM and take US-23 south toward M-15 and Goodrich. The drive is only about 20 minutes in normal conditions, though allow a little extra for parking and unloading after a long night. There is no need to add another stop—the efficient finish is returning directly to the lodging after the second haunt.
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