5-Day Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Mackinac Island, Lake Superior Tour from Chicago
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- Departure: Chicago
- Leave: Chicago
- Duration: 5 Day(s)
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Highlights
- Enjoy Chicago with exclusive tour in Chicago Theater
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Mackinac Island
- Detroit, the automobile capital; Milwaukee, birth place of Harley Davidson motorcycle
Itinerary
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| Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
| Day 1 | Chicago City Tour | Chicago / Michigan Avenue / Millennium Park / Grant Park / John Hancock Center | |
| Day 2 | Milwaukee→Wausau → Green Bay→ Escanaba | Milwaukee / Harley-Davidson Museum | |
| Day 3 | Escanaba→ Lake Superior (Pictured Rocks) → Tahquamenon Falls→ Sault Ste. Marie→ St Ignace | Lake Superior / Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | |
| Day 4 | St Ignace → Lake Michigan, Lake Huron (Mackinac Island) → Frankenmuth | Mackinac Island | |
| Day 5 | Holland→ Kalamazoo→ Chicago | Chicago |
D1
Day 1
Chicago City Tour
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Meet Point
Please see detailed pickup and starting point information
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Comfort Inn O'Hare-Convention Center or similar
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Description
This tour will show you the best of Chicago in one day. This is a world’s top architecture city with bold architectures. You will take a walk in the Millennium Park, see the Cloud Gate, enjoy the urban view of city from 360 Chicago.
Itinerary:
Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → Chicago Theater (Optional, 60 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Chicago Water Tower (15 mins) →Michigan Avenue (30 mins) → Chicago Cruise (Optional, 75 mins) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins, including Tilt)
We will pass by: Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump
International Hotel and Tower, Willis Tower Observation Deck
Special Notice: Chicago Cruise will be closed in Winter
Attractions:
Millennium Park
Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavilion and ice-skating rink; expected to become one of the city's most popular sites.
Grant Park
Grant Park is a large urban park in the city's central business district. t was renamed in 1901 to honor US President Ulysses S. Grant. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events and is popularly referred to as "Chicago's front yard".
Chicago Theater
In the busy Loop area of Chicago is the city's namesake theater with its iconic marquee, which has become an unofficial symbol of the city. It hosts performances of all kinds, including drama, comedy, dance, and more.
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute is the 2nd-largest art museum in the US after the Met in New York. It houses pieces by renowned painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as an extensive collection of African-American art.
Michigan Avenue
Michigan Avenue is a street well known to Chicago natives as well as tourists to the city. Michigan Avenue also is the main commercial street of Streeterville. It includes all of the Historic Michigan Boulevard District and most of the Michigan–Wacker Historic District, including the scenic urban space anchored by the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
360 Chicago (incl. Tilt)
This observation deck sits atop the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, providing exquisite aerial views of the city's skyline that you can't get anywhere else. The new LIFT feature extends out above the city below for an exhilarating experience.
Chicago Cruise
The Architectural Cruise of Chicago is a perfect way to view one of America's most formidable cities, all
from the comfort of a boat leisurely sailing down the Chicago River, either during the day or at twilight.
D2
Day 2
Milwaukee→Wausau → Green Bay→ Escanaba
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites or similar
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Description
We will start our first day Milwaukee, the largest industrial city in Wisconsin visiting Harley-Davidson Museum. After the museum, we will head to the famous Milwaukee Public Market located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Wards. In the Milwaukee Public Market, you are going to see a variety of Wisconsin specialty foods, including cheese and sausage. Next, we will continue driving north along the Lake Michigan. We will enjoy our dinner here. After dinner, we will head to the hotel.
Itinerary:
Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 80 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (60 mins) →Crescent Beach Board Walk (50 mins) → Green Bay (70 mins) → Escanaba
Attractions:
Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has over 100 years of history, making some of the finest "choppers" - a style of motorcycle - in the world. This museum collects more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts including the oldest known Harley Davidson motorcycle and attracts more than 3000 tourists all over the world every year.
Crescent Beach Board Walk
We can take a leisurely walk on the beach and enjoy the beautiful afternoon at the Lake Michigan. There you will also have a chance to appreciate Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, one of the historic lighthouses on Lake Michigan.
Green Bay
Green Bay is a city where the French explorers and missionaries first settled in the 17th century when they were exploring nowaday’s Wisconsin area.
D3
Day 3
Escanaba→ Lake Superior (Pictured Rocks) → Tahquamenon Falls→ Sault Ste. Marie→ St Ignace
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Comfort Inn, Sault Ste. Marie or similar
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Description
Today we will focus on the beautiful scenery of Michigan including Lake Superior Picture Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Fall. And arrive in St. Sainte Marie in the afternoon. We can enjoy the shipping journey between Lake Superior and Lake Huron, and you will never forget about this unique experience. We will head to St Ignace after dinner.
Itinerary:
Escanaba → Miner’s Castle (35 mins) → Miner’s Beach (35 mins) → Tahquamenon Falls (Optional, 90 mins) → Point Iroquois Lighthouse (30 mins) → Soo Lock sightseeing Cruise (Optional, 90 mins) → St Ignace
Attractions:
Miner’s Castle
The Castle is the place we can see unique rock formation and colorful cliffs standing by the translucent blue water of Lake Superior.
Miner’s Beach
Miners Beach is just up the shore from Miners Castle – which tends to be more of an attraction than the beach. Sugar sand beach with a spectacular view of Pictured Rocks to the East. The road is paved almost right down to the beach, with a spacious parking area, camping sites with fire pits, stairway down to the beach.
Tahquamenon Falls
Tahquamenon Falls and Lower Falls are two of the most famous falls, also are called Amber Twin Falls. These two falls are colorful, silk like falls. Flowing water of this falls is shining like thousands of diamonds under sunshine.
Point Iroquois Lighthouse
We will quickly stop by Point Iroquois Lighthouse, a beautiful historic lighthouse where you can overlook how Lake Superior connect to Lake Huron.
Soo Lock sightseeing Cruise
The Soo Locks have been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and they are still the largest waterway traffic system on earth. Soo Locks Boat Tour will travel along the international shoreline of the lower harbor, allowing you to experience all the sights, sounds, and excitement of Michigan's oldest city, Sault Ste Marie.
D4
Day 4
St Ignace → Lake Michigan, Lake Huron (Mackinac Island) → Frankenmuth
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Rapids SW/Byron Center or similar
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Description
In the morning we will head to Mackinaw City in order to take the ferry to Mackinac Island. On our way there, we will drive through the spectacular bridge—Mackinac Bridge. Later in the afternoon we will head to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and end today’s tour by visiting Traverse City.
Itinerary:
St Ignace → Mackinac Island (Optional, 300 mins) → Traverse City (30 mins) → Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (60 mins)
Attractions:
Mackinac Island
Mackinack Island, just off Michigan's shoreline, is only accessible by ferry or plane. A unique local law prohibits the use of motor vehicles, so be ready to either walk, bike, or horseback ride. Regular musical acts spice up the nightlife.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a United States National Lakeshore located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. There is a chance to experience “climbing” a gigantic sand dune.
Traverse City
The Traverse City area is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States. Near the time of cherry harvest, the city hosts the annual week-long National Cherry Festival in the first full week of July, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually.
D5
Day 5
Holland→ Kalamazoo→ Chicago
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Description
In the morning we will travel to Holland, Michigan. With the guidance of a local guide, we can experience the immigrants and the traditions they brought here. Later in the afternoon, we will be visiting Gilmore Car Museum. We will return to Chicago in the late afternoon.
Itinerary:
Holland → Big Red Lighthouse (20 mins) → Downtown Holland Walking Tour (Optional, 50 mins) → Windmill Island (Optional, 60 mins) → Gilmore Car Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Chicago
Attractions:
Big Red Lighthouse
The lighthouse is on the south side of the channel. There are two modern lights marking the ends of the breakwaters that extend out into the Lake Michigan beyond the lighthouse.
Holland
Holland is a city famous for its Dutch heritage. In the 19th century, a group of Dutch immigrants settled down here. We will tour downtown Holland on foot with the guidance of a local guide who will show us around the Dutch-inspired architecture in the city as well as tell us stories about the immigrants and the traditions they brought here.
Windmill Island
Windmill Island has the world-famous “De Zwaan” (the swan), an authentic windmill (shipped from Netherland) with approximately 250 years history. We have plenty of time taking a walk around the beautiful gardens on the island.
Gilmore Car Museum
Gilmore Car Museum has the state’s largest collections of classic and vintage automobiles. At the museum, you will have the chance to appreciate the car collections produced from various periods dated between 1890 and 1960.
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Departure & Return
Pickup Locations
| Location | Time | Address | Note |
| Millennium Park Welcome Center | 08:00 | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 |
Dropoff Locations
| Location | Time | Address |
| Millennium Park Welcome Center | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
- Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days);
Excludes
- Service fee (minimum US$12/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well)
- Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange. About breakfast: usually guests can prepare in advance or have breakfast at the first attraction/the nearest store from the hotel);
- Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
- 360 Chicago (incl. Tilt): Adult $35, Senior (age 65 and above) $35, Child (age 3-12) $23
- Chicago Cruise: Adult $60-$66, Child (age 3-12) $48-$54
- The Art Institute of Chicago: Adult $32, Senior (age 65 and above) $26, Child (age 14 and below) $26
- Amber Twin waterfalls: Adult $18, Senior (age 65 and above) $18, Child (age 3-12) $12
- Mackinac Island Ferry& Carriage: Adult $75, Senior (age 65 and above) $75, Child (age 3-12) $35
- Harley Davidson Museum: Adult $20, Senior (age 65 and above) $14, Child (age 5-7) $10
- Windmill Island: Adult $25, Senior (age 65 and above) $25, Child (age 3-15) $15
- Gilmore Car Museum: Adult $20, Senior (age 65 and above) $20, Child (age 7-17) $12
Notice
Optional activity prices in the excluded list is for reference only.
Attentions
- The itinerary will be subject to traffic, departure date, and weather, etc.
- This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction.
- A valid photo ID is required to board the bus. Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
- There IS a penalty for any 3rd or 4th passengers who joins the tour for free of charge but becomes no show on the departure date.
- Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in all hotel rooms.
- Concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic,some recreations areas are temporially closed. The tour guide will arrange the itinerary.
- Please arrive at the departure point 15 minutes before the scheduled time and follow the arrangement of a tour escort.
- Please arrange your drop off point same as departure point, drop off at different point may not work.
Special Date Price
| Date | Description | Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | Quad Room | Child |
| FromWed Sep 18, 2024 ToThu Sep 19, 2024 | $60 | $30 | $20 | $15 | --- | |
| FromWed Sep 25, 2024 ToThu Sep 26, 2024 | $60 | $30 | $20 | $15 | --- | |
| FromWed Oct 2, 2024 ToThu Oct 3, 2024 | $60 | $30 | $20 | $15 | --- | |
| FromWed Oct 9, 2024 ToThu Oct 10, 2024 | $60 | $30 | $20 | $15 | --- |
Policies
No Show
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date is NO SHOW. No show is non-refundable.
Cancellation
| Cancellation Period | Policy |
| 16 or more days prior to tour departure date | Refund 85% payment |
| 9 - 15 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 40% payment |
| 8 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
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