Mackinac Island featuring the Tulip Time Festival

Get ready for a relaxing journey through the tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region. This stunning landscape comes alive amid old-fashioned traditions. No activities are included today as flight arrival times will be scatter...

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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," but no matter what you call it, you’re sure to fall in love. Highligh...

This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

This morning, you will depart Chicago via motorcoach and make your way to Holland, Michigan, to celebrate the Tulip Time Festival. Later, arrive in the nearby city of Grand Rapids for an evening at your leisure.

*After an included lunch in Holland, a local guide will show off the town’s beautiful floral displays while also giving you the history of this celebration dating back to 1929. Your tour will end with time to explore the Windmill Island Gardens an...

This morning, enjoy a scenic drive before arriving in Mackinaw City at the tip of Michigan’s lower peninsula. You will have some time to explore this coastal vacation town and grab lunch before boarding the ferry that will take you back to a simpl...

Horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island Climb aboard your horse-drawn carriage for an island tour that includes stops at the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, savor some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Island’s qu...

Choose from a menu of tasty delicacies when you dine at the elegant Salle à Manger. After dinner, enjoy a cup of coffee while listening to the refined sounds of the Grand Hotel's orchestra. If you crave a secluded hideaway, retreat to the charming...

Enjoy some leisure time at the Grand Hotel and in town before departing this afternoon for your riverfront accommodations in Bay City. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps you will head to the river walk where you can explore the downtown on your own.

Today, explore the architectural artistry of Alden B. Dow’s home and studio during a guided tour. This legendary 20th century architect designed his home to be the peak of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern Architecture, and since its construction it ha...

Continue your journey to Detroit, a city with a soul as deep as its history – where roaring engines, Motown melodies, and bold architecture tell stories of resilience and reinvention.

After dropping luggage off at the hotel, step into a fascinating chapter of the city’s past as you explore Detroit’s colorful history. From Prohibition-era speakeasies to legendary mob families and the lawmen who chased them, you’ll uncover tales ...

Today we visit Dearborn, hometown of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. At the Henry Ford Museum, learn how the automobile forever changed American life and society. Then take in the historic homes at Greenfield Village, and see the workshops ...

During your farewell dinner this evening, get ready to be immersed in Detroit’s musical legacy as a passionate local musician shares sounds and stories of Motown legends, jazz greats, and the creative forces that shaped the city.

Your tour ends today, leaving you with a bounty of happy memories from your visit to America’s heartland. Breakfast is included before your departure.

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