Mackinac Island

Chicago
Located on Lake Michigan Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. During the 1800s Chicago grew at a phenomenal rate as it was perfectly positioned to take advantage of trading and commerce in connection with the country's westward expansion. Chicago was the beginning/end of historic Route 66. Today its skyline is dominated by one of the tallest buildings in the country, the Sears Tower, and surrounded by a mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods.

Millennium Park
Devastated by the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago pushed much of the debris from this tragedy into landfill for some of the city's most distinctive locations, including Millennium Park. Today this park is the city's largest green space. Featuring the famous Cloud Gate, Lurie Garden and the Crown Fountain, this is a space for residents and visitors alike.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park


Mackinac Island
Located in Lake Huron, this island resort area was once the home to a Native American settlement before European settlement began in the 17th century. The entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark and 80% of the land is preserved as a state park. For the most part, motor vehicles have been prohibited on the island since 1898 adding to the resort's appeal.

Grand Hotel
Stay for two nights in one of North America's most impressive hotels - the legendary Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Built during America's Gilded Age, the Grand Hotel is an elegantly designed Victorian lodge made from Michigan white pine. The grand opening of the Grand Hotel took place on July 10, 1887 - with room rates starting at $3.00 a night. Guests arrive and depart the hotel by horse-drawn carriage – a romantic and whimsical nod to a simpler era. As you approach the majestic manor, the first thing you'll notice is the hotel's seemingly endless front porch. At 600 feet in length, it is the longest porch in the world. Five U.S. Presidents - Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Gerald Ford, John Kennedy and Harry Truman - have all stayed at the Grand Hotel. The 1979 motion picture, Somewhere in Time, in which Christopher Reeve’s and Jane Seymour’s characters found love across time, was filmed here. Every October, fans of the film gather at the hotel for a weekend. Esther Williams’ 1949 film, This Time for Keeps, was also shot at the hotel. The heated 220 foot, serpentine shaped, 500,000 gallon swimming pool is named in her honor. Your stay at this historic landmark is sure to be the highlight of your trip!

Frankenmuth
The town of Frankenmuth is home to unique German shops and Bronner’s, the biggest Christmas store in the world. While you’re there, take a walk down charming, flower lined main street and enjoy looking at the beautiful buildings.

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Experience living history - 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. This historic park is made up of 7 distinct districts. See 19th-century farm life, stroll a typical Main Street or visit the artisans in the craft works area. At the Ford Museum, learn about how the automobile forever changed American life and society as well as other significant events in America's past.

Mackinac Island

Hyatt Regency
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States


Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
131 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI, United States


DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront
1 Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI, United States


Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI, United States