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Mackinac Island featuring the Tulip Time Festival
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Southfield (Michigan)
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Ends in
Chicago (Illinois)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 28, 2026 to MAY 6, 2027
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Activity Level
Easy
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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$4,199.00
Overview
This classic Midwestern tour features Illinois and Michigan. 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.
Visited During Tour
Bay City (Michigan) | Chicago (Illinois) | Grand Rapids (Michigan) | Mackinac Island (Michigan) | Southfield (Michigan) | USA
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Tour Itinerary
Collette Tour Code 57-2
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1Southfield, Michigan
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. No activities are included today as flight arrival times will be scattered through the afternoon and evening.
Accommodations: Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit -
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2Southfield - Dearborn - Southfield
Today, we visit Dearborn, hometown 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 welcome dinner this evening, meeting your fellow travelers and toasting the start of your trip.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit -
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3Southfield - Frankenmuth - Bay City
Start your day with a visit to the quaint town of Frankenmuth, or as the locals call it, “Little Bavaria,” because of its Franconian-style architecture. Upon arrival, enjoy time downtown for lunch and shopping where you can choose to partake in the town’s famous fried chicken dinners. Then, visit the largest Christmas store in the world. This afternoon, explore the architectural artistry of Alden B. Dow’s home and 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 evening, arrive in Bay City and enjoy a night at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront -
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4Bay City - Mackinac Island
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive before arriving in Mackinaw City at the tip of Michigan’s lower peninsula. You will have some time to explore this coastal vacation town and grab lunch before boarding the ferry that will take you back to a simpler time on Mackinac Island. Upon arrival, listen to 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Grand Hotel -
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5Mackinac Island
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Grand Hotel -
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6Mackinac Island - Grand Rapids
Enjoy some leisure time at the Grand Hotel and in town before departing this afternoon for Grand Rapids. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps you’ll visit the Grand Rapids Downtown Market or one of the many restaurants near your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown -
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7Grand Rapids - Holland - Chicago, Illinois
This morning, you will depart Grand Rapids 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 Chicago for an evening at your leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency -
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8Chicago
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 farewell dinner and celebrate the end of your wonderful journey.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency -
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9Chicago - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today, leaving you with a bounty of happy memories from your visit to America’s heartland.
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Accommodations
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Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit
Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit
Day 1 to 2
Location: 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI, 48075, United States
DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront
DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront
Day 3
Location: 1 Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI, 48708, United States
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
Day 4 to 5
Location: Grand Hotel, PO BOX 286, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, United States
Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
Day 6
Location: 11 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency
Day 7 to 8
Location: 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
More Details
Collette is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Mackinac Island featuring the Tulip Time Festival tour:
Some details of this tour vary by departure date. Please select a departure date below to view the applicable details:Highlights
- Holland's Tulip Time Festival
- Mackinac Island
- Grand Hotel
- Chicago's Millennium Park
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Highlights
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Must Sees
- Spend two nights at the glorious Victorian-era resort, the Grand Hotel.
- Enjoy a guided tour of Chicago's unique and remarkable landmarks.
- View extraordinary flowers in bloom at Holland’s Tulip Time Festival.
Cultural Experiences
- Immerse yourself in generations of innovation during a visit to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village.
- Climb aboard your horse-drawn carriage, Mackinac Island’s local transportation, for a tour of the island.
- Visit quaint Frankenmuth, home to the world's largest Christmas store.
Culinary Experiences
- Dine at Chicago’s famous Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse where “sophistication, sports, and history blend to create a distinctive dining experience.”
- Dine at the Grand Hotel where "every meal is an event."
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Cultural Experiences
Culinary Experiences
Must Sees
Cultural Experiences
Culinary Experiences
Must Sees
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Culinary Experiences
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