A Grand Escape to Mackinac Island

Travel north through the Midwest and arrive in St. Ignace. Check into the Hampton Inn St. Ignace Lakefront Mackinac and enjoy a welcome dinner while taking in the beauty of Michigan’s shoreline.

Board a ferry to Mackinac Island and enjoy free time to explore the island’s shops and attractions. Experience a narrated horse-drawn carriage tour and enjoy the famous Grand Lucheon Buffet at the Grand Hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Spend another day enjoying Mackinac Island at your own pace. Browse shops, enjoy waterfront views, sample famous Mackinac fudge, or participate in optional Grand Hotel experiences, including cocktail classes, high tea, behind-the-scenes tours, wine experiences, or a Hackney Horse Experience.

Return to the mainland and visit Castel Farms, a historic estate featuring beautiful gardens and unique collections. Continue to Charlevoix to see the famous Mushroom Houses before arriving in Traverse City for an evening at leisure.

Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with a local guide and learn about the area’s history and culture. Enjoy free time at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons before visiting the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Continue to Grand Rapids for the evening.

Enjoy free time in Grand Rapids before heading to the Lake Michigan shoreline for an open-air dune schooner ride through towering dunes and scenic landscapes. Continue south to Schaumburg and gather for a farewell dinner.

After breakfast, begin the journey home.