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Mackinac Island (Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI) (2027)

9 days

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From Chicago to Dearborn

4.8

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Gold Operator: Collette
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Chicago
Accommodation
Hotel (Hyatt Regency)
Day 2
Chicago
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hyatt Regency)
Included Activities
- Guided architecture tour of Chicago including Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile, Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lakefront, and Millennium Park
- Dinner at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Optional Activities
- Visit Chicago museums
- Scenic boat ride along the Chicago River
- Visit Chicago Cultural Center
Landmarks
Michigan Avenue
Wrigley Building
The Loop
Chicago Lakefront
Millennium Park
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Chicago Cultural Center
Day 3
Chicago to Grand Rapids
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown)
Included Activities
- Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Landmarks
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Day 4
Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Grand Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island
- Dinner at Grand Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Mackinaw City
- Leisurely stroll through Mackinac Island village
- Relax on Grand Hotel's front porch
Landmarks
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Island
Grand Hotel
Mackinac State Park
Day 5
Mackinac Island
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Salle à Manger)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island including Surrey Hills Carriage Museum and Arch Rock
- Dinner at Salle à Manger
Optional Activities
- Sit on Grand Hotel front porch
- Walk downtown and visit shops
- Buy fudge
- Listen to Grand Hotel's orchestra
Landmarks
Surrey Hills Carriage Museum
Arch Rock
Grand Hotel
Day 6
Mackinac Island to Bay City
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront)
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at Grand Hotel
- Explore Bay City riverwalk and downtown
Day 7
Bay City to Detroit
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alden B. Dow home and studio
- Exploration of Detroit's Prohibition-era and organized crime history
Landmarks
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
Day 8
Detroit
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with local musician sharing sounds and stories of Motown legends and jazz greats)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown)
Included Activities
- Visit Henry Ford Museum
- Explore Greenfield Village
- Farewell dinner with Motown music and stories
Landmarks
Henry Ford Museum
Greenfield Village
Day 9
Detroit

Landmarks
Michigan Avenue
Wrigley Building
The Loop
Chicago Lakefront
Millennium Park
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Chicago Cultural Center

Landmarks
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Landmarks
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Island
Grand Hotel
Mackinac State Park

Landmarks
Surrey Hills Carriage Museum
Arch Rock
Grand Hotel

Landmarks
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio

Landmarks
Henry Ford Museum
Greenfield Village

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Where You'll Stay

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Hyatt Regency
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
Hotel
day 3
Grand Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
Hotel
day 6
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 57 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.6

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Lyn
November 7th, 2025
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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Margo
November 7th, 2025
Great sites. Tour director very helpful in giving advice and directions to places to go to in free time.
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Gretchen
November 7th, 2025
Enjoyed the whole trip. Dawn Spencer was an excellent, caring, thoughtful tour guide. Lonnie the bus driver was...
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Debra
November 7th, 2025
Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel were the best!!! The property was beautiful and the people were the best; very...
Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel were the best!!! The property was beautiful and the people were the best; very helpful, friendly and polite . A place I have always wanted to visit. Eating breakfast and dinner there was a beautiful experience. The views from the Cupola Bar were beautiful. The tour of Chicago was so fun and Guide Dave was wonderful, knew so much, answered questions. Dinner at Harry Caray's was perfect; fun place, great people and glad I was there, a good distraction for me, to celebrate what would have been our 50th anniversary. The Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park were amazing; didn't know what to expect. The surprise drive across the Bridge was nice!!!! Loved the Dow house and grounds; I could have spent more time there; very interesting. In Bay City I enjoyed the river walk area and the band in the park right in front of our hotel. Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village were amazing. I could have stayed there a lot longer; hard to take it all in. Dawn and Lonnie were the best; definitely made the trip wonderful. I learned so much about Michigan and was so glad to see these few parts of the State. Farewell dinner at Ford Garage; great way to top it off!!!Show more
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Donna
November 7th, 2025
All our experiences were my favorite. I was not too excited about the tour. But, every stop was enthralling! The...
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Sandra
November 7th, 2025
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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Charles
November 7th, 2025
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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Ronald
November 7th, 2025
The Grand Hotel was the highlight of the trip, just magnificent, a very Special Place!! The city of Chicago was...
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Gwen
November 7th, 2025
Our tour manager, Dawn Spencer, was the best-so fun, caring, organized! Our driver, Phil, was equally great,...
Our tour manager, Dawn Spencer, was the best-so fun, caring, organized! Our driver, Phil, was equally great, navigating some tight spots expertly. The Hyatt Regency in Chicago was pretty fancy but nothing can surpass the experience of staying at the Grand Hotel for 2 nites. You had to dress up for dinner but well worth enjoying a varying 5 course meal nightly. Afterwards, there's a pianist or harpist and later dance music with a live band along with rocking on the Adirondack chairs on the world's longest porch. The charm of horse drawn carriages makes Mackinac Island special. And then, there's always the famous fudge everywhere! Finally, going to the Henry Ford Museum was an unexpected treat in how massive and creative that museum displayed Americana. Everyone should see it-one of the best museums ever and I've been to the Louvre, Smithsonian, New York's MOMA, de Young in SF!Show more
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PATTY
November 7th, 2025
Too many hotel changes & not enough free time. Favorite part was Chicago & the architectural River cruise that we...
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Mackinac Island (Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI) (2027)

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Chicago to Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mackinac Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mackinac Island to Bay City

Optional Activities

Bay City to Detroit

Included Activities

Detroit

Included Activities

Detroit

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