Grand Hotel with Lilac Festival 2024

Grand Hotel, Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island, Carriage Tour of the Island, Fort Mackinac!

View Images

Grand Hotel with Lilac Festival 2024

June 11-14, 4 Days, 6 Meals
Tahquamenon Falls & Mackinac Island, MI

Mackinac Island in June means Lilacs in Bloom!

Day 1

Travel up the western shores of Lake Michigan before arriving at Tahquamenon Falls for dinner at the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery.

Day 2

SHEPLER'S FERRY: Start the morning off with a relaxing ride to Mackinac Island. Your getaway begins with a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island, with a stop at Fort Mackinac.

THE GRAND HOTEL: Since 1887, Grand Hotel beckons guests to a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm. Experience the traditions of dressing up for dinner, dancing to the sounds of Grand Hotel Orchestra, and lounging on the magnificent porch while enjoying spectacular views.

B, D

Day 3

LILAC FESTIVAL: Today is your day to spend as you wish. Make the downtown area part of your agenda for the day and take in all the Annual Lilac Festival activities!

Embrace your last formal dinner this evening, followed by more dancing if you would like. Make it a memorable night!

B, D

Day 4

After another fabulous breakfast at the Grand Hotel, you will say goodbye to the tranquility and luxury of the Grand!

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

DEPOSIT: $50 per person due at time of reservation; final payment due April 27, 2024.

ACCOMODATIONS: Magnusson Grand Hotel Lakefront, Paradise, MI (1 night); Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI (2 nights).

TOUR INCLUSIONS: Professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, luggage handling, admissions, and 6 meals, including 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Optional, but highly recommended.

ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 / HEAVY WALKING: Physical stamina required. Stair climbing, longer periods of walking and/or standing may be involved, along with higher elevations and longer days. Participants must be able to keep up with group.

GRAND HOTEL DRESS CODE: "Since Grand Hotel is a resort, we want you to feel at ease and dress comfortably. During the day, casual resort clothing is appropriate. Prior to 6:30 PM, please no midriff-baring tops, sweatpants, or cut-off shorts for ladies. For gentlemen, no sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, or cut-off shorts. Because every evening at Grand Hotel is a special occasion, after 6:30 PM in main areas of the hotel dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters, and dress slacks for ladies are preferred, while gentlemen are required to wear a suit or sport coat, necktie, and dress pants (no denim or shorts). This applies for all areas inside the hotel including the Parlor, Lobby, Terrace, and Main Dining Room, with the exception of the Cupola Bar.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Janesville, WI	Van Galder Terminal 3120 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville WI
Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride 4545 East Broadway, Madison WI
Rockford, IL	Van Galder Terminal 7559 Walton St., Rockford IL
South Beloit, IL	Fas Mart/McDonald's ($3 per day) Hwy 75 and I90, South Beloit IL