Blue Waters and Blueberries

Escape next summer on this refreshing trip to the Michigan shores. Sparkling blue waters, gigantic ancient dunes, quaint lakeside villages and abundant summer sunshine combine to make this trip a quintessential Great Lake getaway. Set sail with us as we cross Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Ludington, Michigan.

Day 1

Lunch at Lighthouse Inn overlooking Lake Michigan, Two Rivers, WI. Board S.S. Badger Car Ferry for a 4-hour cruise across Lake Michigan from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI. The 410 ft. long ship features amenities on board. Dinner in Ludington, Michigan. Arrive at Comfort Inn, Ludington MI for a 1-night stay.

Day 2

Breakfast. Guided tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with spectacular views of Lake Michigan from atop the gigantic dunes. Free time in Traverse City. Arrive at Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey, MI for a 2-night stay. Built in 1899, this charming hotel is located in Petoskey’s historic Gaslight District. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. Guided tour highlighting the unique history of Bay View, MI. Visit Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Tour the Castle, stroll the European-designed gardens, and explore extensive collections including WWI artifacts. Enjoy the outdoor Model Railroad with more than 50 G-scale trains operating on 2,500 feet of track. Lunch at Castle Farms. Guided tour to see Earl Young’s “Mushroom Houses.” Discover the fascinating architecture and intriguing history of these quaint little homes. Free time to shop in Petoskey’s Historic Gaslight District and enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner at charming Bay View Inn.

Day 4

Breakfast. Narrated tram tour of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids. Lunch at Taste of Gardens Café. Visit
Gerald Ford Presidential Museum. Arrive at Drury Inn, Grand Rapids for a 1-night stay with complimentary cocktail hour. Dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast. Pick a pail full of blueberries at DeGrandchamps Blueberry Farm in South Haven. Refresh on the Saugatuck Dune Buggy Rides to discover the dunes along the vast Lake Michigan shoreline. Lunch and free time in Saugatuck. Purchase fresh Michigan produce at a farm market.

THE AMERICAN CLASSIC DIFFERENCE:

READY TO JOIN US ON THIS AMERICAN CLASSIC TOUR?

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $1998.00 

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $2398.00

*Add optional Travel Guard Travel Insurance to your package:

Travel Guard’s Travel Insurance includes trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical and transportation, and luggage insurance.

Insurance Rate Double Occupancy: $143.86

Insurance Rate Single Occupancy: $172.66

$850.00 deposit per person with reservation. Final payment due 4/25/23. Refund Policy: Cancellations prior to or on 4/25/23 receive a full refund less a $50 cancel fee. Cancellations after 4/25/23 with insurance purchased, refunds will be processed through Travel Guard Insurance. Cancellations after 4/25/23 without insurance purchased, there is no refund.

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