Mackinac Island featuring Tulip Time - Reverse

Get ready for a journey through the tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region. This stunning landscape comes alive amid old-fashioned traditions. Your journey begins in Detroit, a city with a soul as deep as its history – where roaring engines, Motown melodies, and bold architecture tell stories of resilience and reinvention. No activities are included today as flight arrival times will be scattered through the afternoon and evening.

Today, visit Dearborn, hometown of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. At the Henry Ford Museum, learn how the automobile forever changed American life and society. Then take in the historic homes at Greenfield Village and see the workshops where famous American icons like the Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Robert Frost were once inspired. During your welcome dinner this evening, get ready to be immersed in Detroit’s musical legacy as a passionate local musician shares sounds and stories of Motown legends, jazz greats, and the creative forces that shaped the city.

Step into a fascinating chapter of Detroit’s past as you explore the city’s colorful history. From Prohibition-era speakeasies to legendary mob families and the lawmen who chased them, you’ll uncover tales woven into the fabric of Detroit’s streets and landmarks. Then, continue to Bay City, known for its bustling river walk, where you’ll have an evening at leisure.

This morning, 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. Then, 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.