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Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel
featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
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 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 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, built in 1897, and your home for the next two nights.
(Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Explore Mackinac Island: You’ll 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! During the day enjoy a private lecture with a local historian to learn the history of the island. (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)
Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
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, visit the incredible Henry Ford Museum 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 Holiday Inn Express, Sault Ste. Marie, MI Days 4 and 5 Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI Days 6 and 7 DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI
2023 DEPARTURES PER PERSON TWIN SINGLE ROOM
September 16, 21, 29 $2,999 add $1,499 October 5 $2,999 add $1,499
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5
EASY ENERGETIC
Mackinac Island
1 Hotel Overnights
Visit
Tour Route
Train Route
Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
2
ONTARIO, CANADA
Sault Ste. Marie
Traverse City
1
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 2
Mackinac Island
MICHIGAN
Chicago
ILLINOIS
2
Dearborn
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 ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and learn of its history during a private lecture with a local historian ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the
F150 pickup truck being built ü Visit the incredible Henry Ford Museum
Credit: Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
