MACKINAC ISLAND 8 DAYS • 11 MEALS $ FROM 2599
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Visit the Henry Ford Museum and explore Greenfield Village. • Climb aboard your horse-drawn carriage for an island tour. • Explore quaint Frankenmuth, filled with unique German shops. MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS • Spend two nights at the glorious Victorian-era resort, the Grand Hotel. • Enjoy a guided tour of Chicago’s unique and remarkable landmarks. • Visit a vineyard and sample some local wines near Traverse City. • See the charming Charlevoix “mushroom houses.”
CULINARY INCLUSIONS • Dine at the Grand Hotel where “every meal is an event.”
the timeless elegance and pioneering spirit of the Midwest comes alive on this journey through the Great Lakes and Mackinac Island. START E ARLY
ACCOMMODATIONS Days 1, 2 Courtyard Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago Day 3 Park Place Hotel or Bayshore Resort, Traverse City Days 4, 5 The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island Day 6 Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth Day 7 The Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit, Southfield On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL See page 119 for details.
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Chicago: Arrive early to discover a city steeped in history and culture. CALL FOR DETAILS
Day 1: Chicago, Illinois - Tour Begins Get ready for a relaxing journey. The tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region comes alive amid old-fashioned traditions. Day 2: Chicago Begin your day with a locally guided tour of Chicago’s remarkable and impressive architecture. This dynamic city goes by many names including “Second City” and “The Windy City.” No matter what you call it, you are sure to love it! Highlights of your tour include famous Michigan Avenue, the “Magnificent Mile,” the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lakefront, and a walking tour through Millennium Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Perhaps you’ll visit one of Chicago’s many museums, relax during a scenic boat ride across the
Chicago River, or visit the Chicago Cultural Center which hosts the largest Tiffany dome in the world. Or, you might visit the Art Institute of Chicago and see the most complete collection of Impressionist art outside of Paris. Perhaps you’ll ride to the top of the Sears Tower for remarkable views of the city. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (B, D) Day 3: Chicago - Traverse City, Michigan Today we head north to the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Here we find Traverse City, the cherry capital of the United States. It may come as a surprise to you that the state’s western coast boasts the perfect climate for cultivating grapes and is considered the land of vineyards. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a private vineyard tour and wine tasting at a winery on Leelanau Peninsula. (B) Day 4: Traverse City - Charlevoix - Mackinac Island Today we’ll travel north, making a stop in the historic city of Charlevoix which is surrounded by four bodies of water, including Lake Michigan. A local guide will provide some interesting history and you’ll view the fairy-tale
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