5-Day Tour of Superior, Huron and Michigan from Chicago

Ziua 1 · Chicago --Milwaukee --Green Bay --Escanaba

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   Chicago

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   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 for 2026 Departures:

   Chicago → Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (60 mins) → Green Bay (30 mins) → Escanaba

   Itinerary for 2027 Departures:

   Chicago → Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (60 mins) → Bay Beach Amusement Park (30 mins) → Escanaba

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   Harley-Davidson Museum

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   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!

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   Milwaukee Public Market

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   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.

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   Green Bay

   30 min

   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.

Hotel：Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites; similar

Ziua 2 · Lake Superior --Tahquamenon Falls --St Ignace

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   Chicago

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   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 for 2026 Departures:

   Escanaba → In-depth tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Mandatory activity; includes: Miners Castle (35 min) + Miners Beach (35 min) + Munising Falls (90 min)) → Point Iroquois Lighthouse (30 min) → Sault Ste. Marie / Soo Locks (30 min) → St. Ignace

   Itinerary for 2027 Departures:

   Escanaba → In-depth tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Mandatory activity; includes: Kitch-iti-kipi / "The Big Spring" (30 min) + Miners Castle (30 min) + Miners Beach (30 min) + Munising Falls (90 min)) → Sault Ste. Marie / Soo Locks (30 min) → St. Ignace

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   Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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   Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour (Mandatory, Include: Miner’s Castle (35 mins) + Miner’s Beach (35 mins) + Tahquamenon Falls (90 mins) )

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   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.

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   Soo Locks

   30 min

   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.

Hotel breakfast

Hotel：Comfort Inn, Sault Ste. Marie; similar

Ziua 3 · St Ignace--Mackinac Island --Traverse City

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   Saint Ignace

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   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 for 2026 departures:

   St. Ignace → Mackinac Island (Optional; 4 hours) → Traverse City (30 mins)

   Itinerary for 2027 departures:

   St. Ignace → Mackinac Island (Optional; 5 hours) → Hotel

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   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!

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   Traverse City

   30 min

   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.

Hotel breakfast

Hotel：Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport; similar

Ziua 4 · Holland --Chicago

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   Holland

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   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 for 2026 Departures:

   Holland Village → Windmill Island Gardens (Optional, 60 mins) → Gilmore Car Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Chicago

   Itinerary for 2027 Departures:

   Holland Village → Big Red Lighthouse (30 mins) → Windmill Island Gardens (Optional, 60 mins) → Gilmore Car Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Chicago

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   Windmill Island Gardens

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   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.

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   Gilmore Car Museum

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   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.

Hotel breakfast

Hotel：Comfort Inn O'Hare-Convention Center; similar

Ziua 5 · Chicago City Tour

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   Chicago

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   Experience the best of Chicago all in one day! This is a world’s top architecture city with fascinating architectures to discover. You will take a walk in Millennium Park, observe the Cloud Gate, and enjoy the spectacular view of the city from 360 Chicago!

   Schedule for departures from 06/16/2025 onwards:

   Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Chicago Architecture Aesthetics Tour (Mandatory, 100 minutes) → Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → 360 Chicago (Optional 75 mins)

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   Cloud Gate

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   Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins)

   Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavillion and ice skating rink; expected to become one of the city's most popular sites.

   Note: Due to surrounding construction, the visit to Cloud Gate will be affected to a certain extent, please understand.

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   Chicago Board Of Trade Building

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   Chicago Architecture Aesthetics Tour: (Mandatory, 100 minutes)

   First stop: Michigan Avenue and surrounding attractions: Chicago Tribune Building → Wings of Liberty Sculpture → St. Regis Tower → Wrigley Building → DuSable Bridge → Trump Tower

   Stop 2: McDonald's Headquarters & United Center

   Stop 3: Chicago Board of Trade Building → Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago → Art Institute of Chicago

   Stop 4: Grant Park & Buckingham Fountain

   Pass: Municipal Opera House, CME Group Building, Willis Tower

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   The Art Institute of Chicago

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   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.

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   360 Chicago Observation Deck

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   360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins)

   This observsation 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 exhilirating experience.

Hotel breakfast