The Best of Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island: A Trans-Border Discovery
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
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This morning we will venture by motor coach to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Nati...
Crossing Border: Pack your passport in your carry-on. Getting on/ off motor coach. Driving for 175 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking and standing up for up to 1 mile (approximately 1 hour) at the Mushroom Houses. Total walking throughout the day will be approximat...
Walking approximately 2 miles throughout the day.
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Travel on a horse-drawn carriage for 1.5 hours. Will need to be able to climb up three steps onto carriage. Travel on island is only by horse drawn carriage, bike, or walking. Walking exploration will be for 1 hour and will include 1 mile of walking.
This mornin...
Walking up to 2 miles on gravel paths. Travel by horse-drawn carriage for up to 10 minutes. Will need to be able to climb 3 steps onto carriage.
We'll gather in a meeting room at the hotel with a local expert to learn about one of Mackinac Island’s most importan...
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