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Lake Michigan Circle Tour SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 3, 2021 “Harbor View Sunrise” Mackinac Island Lake Michigan Circle Tour LAKE MICHIGAN CIRCLE TOUR SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 3, 2021 “Harbor View Sunrise” Mackinac Island Lake Michigan Circle Tour Additional dates may be available Courtesy of Door County Visitor Bureau SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 3, 2021 Door County Fish Boil Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Courtesy of Door County Visitor Bureau Experience the beauty of Lake Michigan and scenic locales in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois including two nights on Mackinac Island. the beautiful woodland and scenic the island is limited to carriage, bike, board our motorcoach in Mackinaw shoreline within the park. Enjoy time horse, or foot! Our accommodations City and continue along the scenic at a fish boil, a tradition of Door Cape Cod of the Midwest. Door at leisure to explore the charming for the next two nights are at the shoreline through the picturesque DAY 1: LAMBEAU FIELD waterfront community of Fish Creek, Chippewa Hotel Waterfront on towns of Lake Michigan’s eastern & FISH BOIL County’s Scandinavian settlers. County has more miles of shoreline, The catch of the day, fresh Whitefish more lighthouses, and more state and afterward, visit Door Peninsula Mackinac Island. B lakefront. Enjoy time in beautiful We begin the journey traveling Winery for a true taste of Door Traverse City. Step back in time by motorcoach through scenic from Lake Michigan, is prepared parks than any other county in the DAY 4: CARRIAGE TOUR United States. Wave-battered cliffs, County. Located along Sturgeon at the Music House Museum to Wisconsin countryside to Green with potatoes and onions over an We depart our hotel this morning sun-kissed beaches, wooded Bay’s busy waterfront, the Door explore a unique collection of Bay for a tour of Lambeau Field, open fire as we watch! D in horse drawn-carriages for a tour retreats, quaint farms, and lush County Maritime Museum highlights rare antique musical instruments home of Green Bay’s football team! of Mackinac Island. The island’s DAY 2: DOOR COUNTY orchards await us. Travel into the area’s intriguing maritime roots. includes nickelodeons, music boxes, We continue to picturesque Door Victorian architecture recalls a time Enjoy a full day discovering Peninsula State Park to tour the We explore the unique exhibits and and pipe organs. We continue to County for two nights in Sturgeon of days-gone-by. Our carriage tour Wisconsin’s Door County, the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and view learn about the rich shipping and Grand Rapids for a restful evening. B Bay. This evening we are guests fishing industries of the area. B ends at the elegant Grand Hotel for a sumptuous Grand Buffet! This DAY 6: CHICAGO DAY 3: MACKINAC ISLAND succulent feast includes garden Following our included breakfast we Peninsula State Park Door Peninsula Winery This morning we depart Sturgeon fresh salads, savory cheeses, slow- head south towards the Windy City. Bay and travel through Michigan’s roasted meats, seafood, and more A relaxing drive brings us to Navy Upper Peninsula. Our route passes than 20 varieties of fresh baked Pier in the heart of Chicago’s lake- through evergreen forests, hardwood pastries. After lunch there is time front. There is time for lunch on the forests, and along portions of Lake to unwind and enjoy the marvelous pier before a local guide joins us Michigan’s scenic shoreline. Soon views of the Straits of Mackinac to view many of Chicago’s famous we approach the Straits of Mackinac, from the rocking chairs on our hotel’s landmarks. After settling into our the waterway connecting Lake 660-foot porch. The afternoon is free hotel, we enjoy a Holiday Vacations Michigan and Lake Huron. Here we to relax, sightsee on your own, or Farewell Dinner. B,D drive across the Mackinac Bridge, visit historic sites. You may choose to one of the largest suspension bridges visit Fort Mackinac where costumed DAY 8: DRIVE HOME in the world. The bridge opened guides, memorabilia and original We return home by motorcoach, in 1957 and connects Michigan’s buildings recall military life during the long remembering our adventures Upper and Lower peninsulas. At War of 1812. Tonight we enjoy our in the Upper Midwest. B the southern end of the bridge is second evening on the island. B,L Mackinaw City where we board a high-speed ferry for our crossing DAY 5: TRAVERSE CITY to Mackinac Island. This charming Begin the day with a tasty breakfast MODERATE island is three-miles-long by two- buffet on Mackinac Island before we ACTIVITY LEVEL miles-wide and transportation on return to the mainland by ferry. We Refer to General Information for details Explore Mackinac Island Discover Midwest island charm, old-fashioned transportation, and fudge. Your Experience Includes Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL transportation, accommodations, admission to Motorcoach attractions, motorcoach transportation, baggage 1 2 3 # of Overnights handling at hotels, professional Tour Director, Mackinac 2 Island and local guides. WI Sturgeon Bay 2 Traverse City Green Bay A fully-refundable deposit of only $200 per person will MI reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon 1 Grand Rapids receipt of the deposit. Call us today at 888-554-5208. LAKE MICHIGAN 1 Chicago IN Scenic Ferry Ride IL to/from Mackinac Island Earn a $100 Holiday Vacations Travel Credit View our NEW online travel shows available at holidayvacations.com, keyword wausau. 9 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights Price Per Person • WSAW Welcome Dinner at a • Green Bay ALL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED! Double .............. $2199 per person traditional Door County fish boil • Lambeau Field stadium tour Single ..................2899 per person • Grand Luncheon Buffet at the Grand • Door County Hotel on Mackinac Island Triple/Quad subject to availability • Peninsula State Park $200 per person • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner in Deposit: Chicago • Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Guaranteed Price: Your price is • Fish Creek guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner Final Payment: July 29, 2021 • Door Peninsula Winery Full refund 61 days prior to departure • Door County Maritime Museum All Accommodations Featuring • Mackinac Bridge Departure Points - The Plaza Hotel & Suites Mackinac Island • 2 nights at the Bridgeport Resort • Scenic ferry ride to/from Wausau Carriage Ride Sturgeon Bay Mackinac Island Merrill - Walmart Supercenter • 2 nights at the Chippewa Hotel • Mackinac Island carriage tour Stevens Point - Dunham’s Sports Waterfront on Mackinac Island • Scenic Lake Michigan shoreline Wisconsin Rapids - Walmart • at the Drury Inn & Supercenter 1 night • Music House Museum Suites Grand Rapids Marshfield - Holiday Inn Hotel • Navy Pier • 1 night at the at the Sonesta & Conference Center Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel • Chicago guided city tour Colby/Abbotsford - Hardees & Shell Truck Stop Transportation provided to/from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Departure points subject to change. 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