Mackinac Island featuring the Grand Hotel and the Tulip Time Festival
Mackinac Island featuring the Grand Hotel and the Tulip Time Festival
Mackinac Island featuring the Grand Hotel and the Tulip Time Festival
9 Days Starting and ending in Eastern & Midwestern USA
Visiting: Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, Mackinac Island, MI, Bay City, MI, Southfield MI
Tour operator:
Tour code:
13999
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
1
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Collette with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
This classic Midwestern tour features Illinois and Michigan. See quaint Charlevoix’s unique stone “mushroom houses.” Savor two incredible nights amid the luxury of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Enjoy a horse and buggy tour of Mackinac Island. Explore the wonderful city of Chicago with a local guide. View extraordinary flowers in bloom at Holland’s Tulip Time Festival. Visit the Bavarian-influenced town of Frankenmuth. In Dearborn, experience the inspirational Henry Ford Museum and view historic homes at Greenfield Village including the famous American workshops of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Chicago, Illinois - Tour Begins
Location: Chicago, IL
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency
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.
Day 2 : Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. 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. You may want to visit one of Chicago’s many museums, relax during a scenic boat ride across the Chicago River, or visit the Chicago Cultural Center. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Day 3 : Chicago - Holland, Michigan - Grand Rapids
Location: Chicago, IL
Accommodation: Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning you will depart Chicago and make your way to Holland, Michigan, to celebrate the Tulip Time Festival. After an included lunch, 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 and discover a palette of color that spreads across 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, and canals. You can also see the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the United States. Later arrive in the nearby city of Grand Rapids for an evening at your leisure.
Day 4 : Grand Rapids - Charlevoix - Mackinac Island
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Accommodation: Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s first stop is the historic city of Charlevoix, surrounded by four bodies of water, including Lake Michigan. A local guide will take you through the intriguing history of the area, and you’ll view the fairy-tale mushroom houses built by famous architect Earl Young. Then, enjoy a scenic drive before boarding the ferry that will take you back to a simpler time on Mackinac Island. Upon arrival, listen for how the neighs of horses replace the roar of engines. Your home for the next two nights is 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 of its land preserved by Mackinac State Park, a woodland paradise accented with limestone formations and ringed by Lake Huron. After dinner at your hotel, the evening is yours to enjoy. Perhaps you’ll take a leisurely stroll through the quaint village or relax on the Grand Hotel’s famous porch.
Day 5 : Mackinac Island
Location: Mackinac Island, MI
Accommodation: Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 quiet pleasures. Enjoy brilliant views while sitting on the front porch of the Grand Hotel or take a walk downtown to visit the shops and buy some fudge, a favorite item on the island. Later, 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 Cupola Bar.
Day 6 : Mackinac Island - Bay City
Location: Mackinac Island, MI
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy some leisure time at the Grand Hotel before departing for your riverfront accommodations in Bay City. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps you will take to the river walk where you can explore the downtown on your own.
Day 7 : Bay City - Frankenmuth - Southfield
Location: Bay City, MI
Accommodation: Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, explore the architectural artistry of Alden B. Dow’s home & 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 has been declared a National Historic Landmark. This afternoon, we visit the quaint town of Frankenmuth, or as the locals call it, "Little Bavaria," because of its Franconian-style architecture. Upon arrival, visit the largest Christmas store in the world – Bronner’s.
Day 8 : Southfield - Dearborn - Southfield
Location: Southfield, MI
Accommodation: Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit Dearborn, home town of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. Visit the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village for an experience in living history. Learn how the automobile forever changed American life and society as you explore the Henry Ford Museum. At Greenfield Village, take in the historic homes and see the workshops where famous American icons like the Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost were once inspired. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening, toasting the end of your wonderful journey.
Day 9 : Southfield - Tour Ends
Location: Southfield, MI
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your tour ends today, leaving you with a bounty of happy memories from your visit to America’s heartland.
Experiences
- Visit the Henry Ford Museum and explore Greenfield Village.
- Climb aboard your horse-drawn carriage for an island tour.
- Visit quaint Frankenmuth, home to the world's largest Christmas store.
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Up to 300 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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