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| Day 1 | Monday, 9/20/2010 - Fly to Detroit
Upon arrival at the Detroit airport meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel, home for the next two nights. Gather this evening for your Get Acquainted Dinner. |
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| Day 2 | Tuesday, 9/21/2010 - Ford Factory & Village
This morning, visit the famous River Rouge plant, a marvel of 21st century manufacturing where F-150 Ford Trucks are built using the latest innovations in auto assembly & environmental science. Later, visit Greenfield Village, established by Henry Ford in 1929. This living history museum celebrates the American spirit from Pioneer days to modern times. Ride in a Model T.
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| Day 3 | Wednesday, 9/22/2010 - Mackinac Island
Today we journey North to Mackinac Island. Our adventure begins with a 16-minute ferry ride in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge. Upon arrival, you are greeted with the sights and sounds of a by-gone Victorian era where transportation is by horse drawn carriage or bicycle. We step back in time for two nights at The Grand Hotel, Mackinac’s finest resort property. The Grand Hotel provides an elegant dining experience. Evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel: coat and tie for gentlemen, and dresses or pantsuits for ladies.
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| Day 4 | Thursday, 9/23/2010 - Horse Drawn Carriage Ride / Butterfly House
Begin today with a narrated horse drawn carriage city tour of the island. Our private carriage will take you on a scenic tour of the famous west bluff Victorian homes. Your journey ends with a tour of the original Butterfly House, as 8,000 square foot conservartory garden sheathed in over 600 pieces of glass, weighing 200 pounds each. Enjoy a free afternoon to walk on the boardwalk overlooking the Straits of Mackinac & the Mackinac Bridge, a perfect finale for your last evening on the Island.
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| Day 5 | Friday, 9/24/2010 - Mackinac to Frankemuth
After breakfast ride the ferry back to the mainland. Get your camera ready as you travel across the Mighty Mac, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Upon arrival in Frankenmuth you’ll enjoy a locally guided city tourof this small city settled by Lutheran missionaries from Germany. The streets are lined with Bavarian style shops including Bronners Christmas Wonderland and Frankenmuth Riverplace. Enjoy an included dinner.
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| Day 6 | Saturday, 9/25/2010 - Frankenmuth to Niagara Falls / IMAX / Free Time
After breakfast this morning we depart to one of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls. Upon arrival at Niagara Falls you’ll see the big screen IMAX Movie: Niagara Myths & Legends. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening to do some sightseeing on your own.
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| Day 7 | Sunday, 9/26/2010 - Maid of the Mist Boat
Today, following breakfast, get acquainted with Niagara, a small village with quaint shops and eateries. After lunch on your own, stop by the Hydro Floral Clock, and then cruise close to the falls aboard the famous Maid of Mist prior to a free afternoon. Tonight, ascend Skylon Tower for your Farewell Dinner in the revolving restaurant. A fantastic dining experience 600 feet above the mighty falls.
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| Day 8 | Monday, 9/27/2010 - Niagara Falls to Detroit / Ford Museum /Fly Home
Motor to Detroit to visit the Henry Ford Museum, known as the greatest collection documenting the American experience ever assembled. This massive 12-acre museum is filled with tens of thousands of artifacts bringing American ideas and innovations to life, such as the Rosa Parks Bus, the chair in which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was shot, and more. Then depart for the airport for your return flight home. | Breakfast |
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