Day 1
INDIANAPOLIS:
Today we meet new friends on our awaited
scenic journey to see the many treasures of Mackinac
Island and Wisconsin.
Day 2
RACINE • MILWAUKEE HIGHLIGHTS:
Upon our arrival in
Racine this afternoon, we visit a bakery to sample Danish
Kringle. Racine is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of
the Root River. We view one of the oldest and tallest active
lighthouses on the Great Lakes, Windpoint Lighthouse. We
continue to Milwaukee for a city tour. See three horticultural
domes in Mitchell Park, Marquette University Campus, Port of
Milwaukee, the cliffs, sprawling sand beaches, Lake Park, Pabst
Theatre and much more. We overnight in the Milwaukee area. (D)
Day 3
“CAPE COD OF THE MIDWEST” • LUNCH:
A peninsula
which divides Green Bay from the main body of Lake
Michigan and boasts 250-miles of ruggedly beautiful shoreline,
Door County is often called the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.”
Upon arrival to beautiful Door County we enjoy lunch before
meeting our local guide for an afternoon of touring. We continue
north and learn the history of the quaint little villages that
make up this beautiful area. A drive through Wisconsin’s
largest state park brings us to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse for a
guided tour. This little gem, built in 1868, is period furnished.
We overnight in Door County the next two nights. Dinner is
included tonight. (L, D)
Day 4
ICELANDIC SETTLEMENT AT WASHINGTON ISLAND •
DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL:
This morning we enjoy breakfast
at Al Johnson’s. See the famous goats on the roof and enjoy
the marvelous lingonberries atop a stack of pancakes. We
leave time for shopping in the
fabulous gift store. Next we
ride to the Northern Pier
where we board a ferry for a
half-hour trip to Washington
Island, located six miles off
the coast in Lake Michigan.
From here we enjoy a
narrated sightseeing tour
of the island on our motorcoach.
Washington Island is
one of the oldest Icelandic
settlements in the United
States and is a must on any
trip to historic Door County.
Our visit on Washington
Island includes a visit to the
historic Washington Harbor,
School House Beach and a
local lavender farm. We see the beautiful Norwegian Stave
Chapel patterned after the one in Borgund, Norway. We board
the Washington Island Ferry and return to the Peninsula.
Dinner this evening is an event you won’t soon forget. It’s a
traditional Door County Fish Boil. (B, L, D)
Day 5
LAMBEAU FIELD • GREEN BAY • MACKINAC ISLAND •
LAKE VIEW HOTEL:
It’s a short drive to Green Bay. It has
two claims to fame that no other town in the state can match,
it’s longevity and the Green Bay Packers. We take a guided
tour of Lambeau Field and see the Green Bay Packers Hall of
Fame located at the field. We travel the northern shore of Lake
Michigan to Mackinaw City. We board a ferry for an 18-minute
cruise across the Straits of Mackinac to fascinating Mackinac
Island for a two-night stay at the beautiful Lake View Hotel.
Welcome to the Bermuda of the North! Upon arrival to the
island we check into our lovely hotel. The rest of the evening
is free to enjoy this beautiful island and hotel.
Day 6
CARRIAGE TOUR • GRAND HOTEL LUNCHEON • FREE
TIME:
This morning we are off for a horse-drawn carriage
tour of Mackinac Island and the State Park. We see several of
the many rock formations along the shore from our carriage.
The famous Grand Luncheon Buffet is included today at the
beautiful Grand Hotel. The remainder of the day is free for
you to enjoy the sweeping view of the Straits, stroll the shops
of Huron Street, or walk some of the endless nature trails on
the island. You may wish to see the Old Fort, which is within
walking distance of the downtown area, or shop in the many
shops near our hotel, after all the hotel is in downtown! Don’t
forget to try the famous Mackinac Fudge. Mackinac has no
motorized vehicles and the only way to get around is by horsedrawn
carriage, bicycle or foot. Golfing, biking, swimming,
and fudge eating are the four popular sports on Mackinac. (L)
Day 7
FRANKENMUTH • BRONNER’S CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
• DINNER IN THE BAVARIAN VILLAGE:
Our first stop today
is in Frankenmuth, a Bavarian village founded in 1845 by
Franconians from Germany. Enjoy the 35-bell glockenspiel
that tells the story of the Pied Piper, then explore a nostalgic
world of gift shops, craft shops, restaurants, and bakeries
along Main Street. Before leaving we visit Bronner’s Christmas
Wonderland, the largest and best known Christmas decoration
store in the world. We enjoy dinner at the Bavarian Inn, where
their world-famous family-style chicken dinner will be served.
We continue our travel to Flint, where we overnight. (D)
Day 8
HENRY FORD MUSEUM • DINNER:
At the Henry Ford
Museum we see nearly three hundred years of technological
and cultural change.The museum’s collections include
communications, transportation, agriculture and domestic
life. Later this
evening we arrive
in Cincinnati
for a dinner and
overnight. (D)
Day 9
HOME:
It is
hard to believe
our tour has come
to an end! This has
been a very scenic
fun-filled tour!
