Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel

DAY 2 Traverse City: Begin at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore whose golden dunes stretch along the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Hear the history and lore of the area from a local guide. See the collection of rare antique musical instruments and music-making machines at the Music House Museum. Nickelodeons, music boxes, pipe organs and a Belgian dance organ come alive. (Breakfast)

DAY 3 Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train: Cross into Canada for a train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon. This all-day adventure takes you past massive rock formations, through thick forests of maple and birch and over pristine streams. Explore the Agawa River and its waterfalls on the valley floor before returning to Sault Ste. Marie. (Breakfast and box lunch)

DAY 1 Chicago to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Leave the big city behind for charming Traverse City, Michigan, known for its sparkling beaches, unique shops and cherry orchards. (Dinner)

DAY 4 Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel: A trip to Mackinac Island is a like a trip back in time as this peaceful resort island offers a glimpse into life during a simpler and more genteel era. A horse-drawn carriage greets you for a tour en route to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel, the world’s largest summer hotel, built in 1897, and our home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)

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DAY 5 Explore Mackinac Island: You will have the entire day at leisure to browse the shops or rent bikes to peddle along Lake Huron. “The Grand” is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge!

(Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 6 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island and travel through the Great Lakes State to Dearborn, the home of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)

DAY 7 Ford Rouge River Factory Tour and The Henry Ford: Go behind the scenes to see the Ford F150 pickup truck being built. Later you can choose to visit the Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village followed by a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 8 Journey Home: Make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan autumn adventure. (Breakfast)

Hotel Accommodations

Day 1 – Country Inn, Traverse City, MI

Days 2 and 3 – The Hotel Ojibway or Best Western PLUS, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Days 4 and 5 – Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI

Days 6 and 7 – DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI ü 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City” ü Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore ü Visit the Music House Museum with its one-of-a-kind collection of rare antique musical instruments ü Embark on a narrated rail excursion through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and enjoy free time ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage en route to the hotel ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built ü Have the choice of visiting either the Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village

8 Days • 12 Meals .............................................

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September 19, 21, 26, 28 $3,249 add $1,519

*Note: The Grand Hotel has a dress code policy. Please refer to your travel documents for details.