Mackinac Island featuring The Grand Hotel
This 10-day Midwestern tour features Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. Stay for two nights in luxury at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" look at the kitchen and a cooking demonstration. Explore the maritime heritage of Door County and indulge in an authentic Fish Boil. Visit the Bavarian-influenced town, Frankenmuth. Learn to roll pretzels, taste German wines and feast on a hearty Bavarian meal. In Southfield, experience the Henry Ford Museum and view historic homes and famous American workshops including those from Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost.
Spend 2 nights in the vibrant city of Chicago. Experience Mackinac Island's charm and explore historical sites from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Learn about Bavarian pretzel making and wine tasting in the quaint town of Frankenmuth. Marvel at the exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and fine arts collection at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House.
Highlights
Chicago, Field Museum, Millennium Park, Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 9 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Southfield | Southfield, Michigan - Tour Begins : Get ready for a journey through beautiful coastal regions and farmlands in the heart of the Midwest. The tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region is accented by old-fashioned traditions. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House. After an elegant dinner is served in the special event house, a docent will guide you through the estate. You will enjoy exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and a collection of fine art that tell the story of one of America's most important industrial families. Today dinner will be included. |
| Day 2 | Southfield | Southfield : Today you will visit Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum for an experience in living history: view historic homes and famous American workshops including those from The Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 3 | Frankenmuth | Southfield - Frankenmuth : This morning, travel north and savor the old-world charm of Frankenmuth, an enchanting town with a rich Bavarian influence and gingerbread-style architecture. Visit Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the world's largest Christmas store with a sprawling 96,000 square foot showroom. This afternoon, learn how to roll your own pretzels during a pretzel rolling demonstration. Then, enjoy a German wine tasting before you feast on a wonderful Bavarian meal. Explore this slice of Germany with time at leisure in the afternoon...perhaps shop Frankenmuth's many European-styled boutiques and bakeries. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 4 | Grand Rapids | Frankenmuth - Holland - Grand Rapids : This morning you depart Frankenmuth for the quaint village of Holland. Few places in the world evoke the feeling of spring like this town does year-round. Your first stop is at the Veldheer Tulip Gardens to view the extraordinary flowers in bloom. Later you will visit the Dutch Village, which recreates the old-world charm of the Netherlands. Klompen dancers perform, shops beckon, and the tunes from the Amsterdam Street organ invite you to dance. Later, arrive in Grand Rapids. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | Mackinac Island | Grand Rapids - Mackinac Island : Enjoy the scenic drive as you travel to Mackinac city where you will board your ferry. Soak in lovely views of Lake Huron as you ferry across the lake to incredible Mackinac Island. Mackinac is quiet, with the neighs and clip-clops of horses replacing the roar of engines. As your ferry approaches the shore you can see your home for the next two nights, the glorious Victorian-era resort, the Grand Hotel. Both your hotel and the island itself are National Historic Landmarks. The island is a natural gem with over eighty percent preserved by Mackinac State Park, a wooded paradise accented with limestone formations and ringed by Lake Huron. The evening is yours to enjoy, perhaps with a leisurely stroll through the quaint village or by relaxing on the world's longest porch in front of the Grand Hotel. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 6 | Mackinac Island | Mackinac Island : Begin your morning with a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island with stops at the Surrey Hills Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, take some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Island's quiet pleasures. Enjoy the stunning views while sitting on the front proch of the Grand Hotel or take a walk downtown to visit the shops and buy some fudge, a favorite item on the island. An elegant evening begins when you dine at Salle a Manger, where you have a menu of delicacies to choose from. Chamber music and demitasse precede dancing to the refined sounds of the Grand Hotel's orchestra. If you crave a secluded hideaway, retreat to the Cupola! Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 7 | Green Bay | Mackinac Island - Green Bay, Wisconsin : Enjoy a leisurely morning at the Grand Hotel before departing for Wisconsin, known as "America's Dairyland." En route, enjoy this state's picturesque landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Wisconsin is famous for its cheese, much of which is made by small, family-owned cheese producers specializing in award-winning varieties. Stop at a favorite local cheese shop for an opportunity to learn, sample and buy some of its finest products. Later, arrive into Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers! Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 8 | Chicago | Green Bay - Chicago, Illinois : This morning you travel to Chicago, the dynamic city known as the "Second City," the "Windy City," the "City. A locat guide will grett you upon arrival for a tour of this great city's unique cityscape and the impressive architecture that makes Chicago so remarkable. Highlights include famous Michigan Avenue, the "Magnificent Mile", the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lake Front and a walk through Millennium Park. This evening join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 9 | Tour ends | Chicago - Tour Ends : Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your visit to America's heartland. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL
- The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
- Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, MI
- Westin, Southfield, MI
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
