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Mackinac Island (Chicago, IL to Southfield, MI) (2025)

9 days
From Chicago to Southfield
4.8
57 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency)
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  2. Day 2

    Chicago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chicago's architecture including Michigan Avenue, Wrigley Building, the Loop, and Lakefront
    • Walking tour through Millennium Park
    • Welcome dinner at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of Chicago's many museums
    • Scenic boat ride along the Chicago River
    • Visit the Chicago Cultural Center
    Landmarks
    Michigan Avenue
    Wrigley Building
    The Loop
    Millennium Park
    Chicago Lakefront
    Chicago River
    Chicago Cultural Center
  3. Day 3

    Grand Rapids

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park including gardens, greenhouses, and art exhibits
    Landmarks
    Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
  4. Day 4

    Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the Grand Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride to Mackinac Island
    • Dinner at the Grand Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mackinaw City
    Landmarks
    Mackinaw City
    Mackinac Island
    Grand Hotel
    Mackinac State Park
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  5. Day 5

    Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Salle à Manger)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage island tour including Surrey Hills Carriage Museum and Arch Rock
    • Dinner at Salle à Manger

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the Grand Hotel porch
    • Walk downtown to visit shops and buy fudge
    • Coffee and orchestra performance at the Grand Hotel
    • Visit Cupola Bar
    Landmarks
    Surrey Hills Carriage Museum
    Arch Rock
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  6. Day 6

    Mackinac Island to Bay City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the river walk and downtown Bay City
    Landmarks
    Bay City Riverfront
  7. Day 7

    Bay City to Frankenmuth

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alden B. Dow's home and studio
    • Visit Bronner's Christmas store

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Frankenmuth
    Landmarks
    Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
    Frankenmuth
    Bronner's Christmas Store
  8. Day 8

    Dearborn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit)

    Included Activities

    • Henry Ford Museum visit
    • Greenfield Village tour including historic homes and workshops
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Henry Ford Museum
    Greenfield Village
  9. Day 9

    Tour Ends

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4.8
Overall rating based on 57 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.7
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    The island is a bit of paradise. Love being able to experience a slower pace. And the Grand Hotel is elegant and a...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    Great sites. Tour director very helpful in giving advice and directions to places to go to in free time.
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyed the whole trip. Dawn Spencer was an excellent, caring, thoughtful tour guide. Lonnie the bus driver was...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel were the best!!! The property was beautiful and the people were the best; very...
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    All our experiences were my favorite. I was not too excited about the tour. But, every stop was enthralling! The...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    Tour was great . Our bus driver and guide were the best. We really enjoyed the tour of Chicago. Guide was excellent...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    3.5
    Almost all of the tour was very nice. The Grand Rapids stop felt like it was just a filler and the hotel there was...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    The Grand Hotel was the highlight of the trip, just magnificent, a very Special Place!! The city of Chicago was...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    Our tour manager, Dawn Spencer, was the best-so fun, caring, organized! Our driver, Phil, was equally great,...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    3.5
    Too many hotel changes & not enough free time. Favorite part was Chicago & the architectural River cruise that we...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Collette

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