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The Best of Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island: A Trans-Border Discovery

Program No. 21920RJ
Embark on an adventure between two countries, discovering timeless traditions, natural wonders, historical landmarks and cultural heritage with friendly locals and experts.
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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
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May 28, 2025 - Jun 04, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 06, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
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Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 08, 2025
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What You'll Eat
7 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 18 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Bayshore Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Traverse City
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian style hotel that is located on the beach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers a great waterfront location, and is a short stroll away from downtown dining, shopping, and nightlife.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Located near St. Mary's River, this hotel is within walking distance to a waterfront boardwalk with beautiful views. This is ideally located near main attractions of Sault Ste. Marie such as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, the Sault Ste. Marie National Historic Site, various parks, and plenty of restaurants.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Island House Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Mackinac Island
A Historic Hotel of America gem, the handsome Victorian-style hotel is situated at the ideal waterfront location on Mackinac Island’s Main Street, and is one of the island’s most venerable properties, boasting classic island style and modern amenities.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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