Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes
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- Detroit: Explore the Henry Ford Museum
- Frankenmuth: Traditional Bavarian dinner with wine tasting; visit to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
- Mackinac island: Carriage tour; lunch at the Grand Hotel
- Tunnel of trees: Visit historic Legs Inn and enjoy local specialties; sightseeing
- Charlevoix: Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit a local orchard for a wagon ride and treat
- Grand rapids: Gerald Ford Presidential Library & Museum
- Chicago: Sightseeing; farewell dinner including a private presentation
- Charming and historic hotels, beautiful Lake Michigan, fun experiences, and beautiful scenery…all of this and more await you on this Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes Tour
- A highlight of this tour is the time you’ll spend on Mackinac Island, one of the country’s favorite summer retreats
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Welcome to Michigan! At 6 pm, meet your fellow travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming journey.
American Ingenuity Visit the Henry Ford Museum, the ultimate place to experience America’s past and present. See the world’s premier automotive exhibition, the JFK Presidential Limousine, an original camp bed used by George Washington, and the Rosa Parks Bus. Continue...
Magical Mackinac Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, a one stop shop for everything Christmas. Leave the motorcoach behind and take a ferry to beautiful Mackinac Island. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Discover Mackinac Island with a horse-...
Somewhere in Time This morning is at leisure. Rent a bicycle to explore on your own, visit Fort Mackinac, or sample some of the island’s famous fudge. Travel by horse and carriage for lunch at the elegant Grand Hotel. After lunch, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour of...
Great Lake Michigan Depart by ferry from Mackinac Island, returning to mainland Michigan. Visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park, a guiding beacon for ships since 1889. Stop at the historic [LF] Legs Inn for incredible views of Lake Michigan. Learn about the i...
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Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Chicago? Extra nights are available for purchase. (Breakfast)
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