Itinerary
Day 1: Chicago --Milwaukee --Green Bay --Escanaba
Pass By: Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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:
Chicago → Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (60 mins) → Sanderling Nature Center (30 mins) → Green Bay (30 mins) → Escanaba
Stop At: Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W Canal St At the corner of 6th and Canal, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3208
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 3,000 tourists all over the world every year!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5513
Take a walk along this unique indoor shopping experience that houses 24 unique specialty food vendors and up to 17 specialty & fresh food vendors. There are even vendors that specialize in handmade jewelry, arts & crafts, photography and so much more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sanderling Nature Center, 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA
Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is the home of majestic sand dunes, miles of golden beach, shimmering blue Lake Michigan water, whispering pines, an abundance of wildlife, and recreational activities for everyone. Visit the nature center in the northern area of the park amidst the dunes overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan to learn about the park's animals, plants, history and sand dunes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. A rich history, a vibrant dining scene and fun sporting events are all hallmarks of Green Bay.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel:Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites Or similar
Day 2: Lake Superior -- Tahquamenon Falls --St Ignace
Pass By: Lake Superior
Sit back and take in all the magnificent views as we take you through Michigan! We will examine Lake Superior Picture Rocks National Lakeshore and the Tahquamenon Fall. We will arrive in St. Sainte Marie in the afternoon where we can enjoy the journey between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. This will be an unforgettable experience that you don’t want to miss out on.
Itinerary:
Escanaba → Miner’s Castle (35 mins) → Miner’s Beach (35 mins) → Tahquamenon Falls (Optional, 90 mins) → Point Iroquois Lighthouse (30 mins) → Soo Lock (30 mins) → St Ignace
Stop At: Wolf's Castle, Wolf's Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Welcome to 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. Make sure to capture a picture or two!
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Miner's Beach, Miner Road, Shingleton, MI
Miners Beach is just up the shore from Miners Castle – which tends to be more of an attraction than a beach. It even offers 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, and even has a stairway down to the beach.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Paradise, MI
The Taquahmenon Falls and Lower Falls are two of the most famous falls, that are also called Amber Twin Falls. These two falls are colorful falls where water flows down under the beautiful sunshine!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Point Iroquois Lighthouse, Point Iroquois, 13042-13260 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715, USA
We will be quickly stopping by the beautiful Point Iroquois Lighthouse! It is a historic lighthouse where you can overlook where Lake Superior connects to Lake Huron.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
The Soo Locks are a set of parallel locks, operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It enables ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. They are located on the St. Mary’s River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and even between the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel:Comfort Inn, Sault Ste. Marie Or similar
Day 3: Mackinac Island -- Traverse City
Pass By: Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island, Mackinac County, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
In the morning, we will head to Mackinaw City to take a ferry to Mackinac Island! On our way there, we will drive through the spectacular Mackinac bridge. Later in the afternoon, we will head to visit Traverse City.
Itinerary:
St Ignace → Mackinac Island (Optional, 4 hours) → Traverse City (30 mins)
Stop At: Mackinac Island State Park, Mackinac Island, MI 49757-5155
Mackinac Island Ferry & Carriage
Mackinac Island, just off Michigan's shoreline, is only accessible by ferry or plane. There is a unique local law that prohibits the use of motor vehicles. Be ready to either walk, bike, or horseback ride through this amazing island!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Traverse City, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Nestled in the pinky of the Lower Peninsula mitten, Traverse City is surrounded by the waters of Lake Michigan. We enjoy four distinct seasons of outdoor adventures with beaches, ski resorts, and hundreds of miles of trails to explore, as well as unique indoor experiences like restored theaters, award-winning wineries, and extensive shopping and dining.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel:Baymont by Wyndham Grand Rapids SW/Byron Center Or similar
Day 4: Holland --Chicago
Pass By: Holland, Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Join us for another adventure as we travel to Holland, Michigan! Later in the afternoon, we will be visiting Gilmore Car Museum and we will return to Chicago in the late afternoon.
Itinerary:
Holland → Big Red Lighthouse (20 mins) → Windmill Island (Optional, 60 mins) → Gilmore Car Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Chicago
Stop At: Big Red Lighthouse, 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424-2344
The Big Red lighthouse is located 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. This is definitely a must-see!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Windmill Island Gardens, 1 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI 49423-2988
Windmill Island has the world-famous “De Zwaan” (the swan), an authentic windmill (shipped from the Netherlands) and has over approximately 250 years’ worth of history. We will have plenty of time to walk around the beautiful gardens located on the island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9788
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.