Tour Protection: $50 per person

Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
Our westward route through Pennsylvania mountains will lead us to our lodging for the evening in Elyria, Ohio.
Our highlight today will be a guided tour of the Notre Dame campus. Our lodging for this evening will be in Wood Dale, Illinois. L

Monday, July 25
This morning’s travel will bring us to Monroe, Wisconsin - the Swiss cheese capital of the hemisphere. Here you can shop for snacks and gifts before we travel on to the Swiss village of New Glarus for more free time. Our lodging will be in Madison, Wisconsin. A tour of the state capitol building will be included before checking into our hotel.

Tuesday, July 26
Our morning highlight will be the House on the Rock. This extraordinary multilevel home stands atop a chimney-like rock 450 feet above the Wyoming Valley. The house is a modern architectural wonderland with several pools of running water, six massive fireplaces and one entire wall of windows jutting out over the valley below; trees grow from the foundation through the roof. This afternoon we will travel to the Wisconsin Dells where we will be treated to a boat cruise of the Upper Dells. After checking into our lodging for the evening we can look forward to some special entertainment tonight. CB, D

Wednesday, July 27
A scenic Lake Michigan coastal route will guide us to our lodging for the next two nights in St. Ignace, Michigan. On Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, three of the world’s largest freshwater lakes form the shoreline. B

Thursday, July 28
An early morning ferry ride will provide a full day of sightseeing on charming Mackinac Island. Since automobiles are not permitted on the island, our sightseeing tour will be by horse-drawn carriage. Many ravines, natural bridges and strange rock formations may be found. Old Fort Mackinac, high on a bluff above the harbor, dates from 1780 and is preserved as a museum. A special treat will be a delicious buffet lunch at the historic Mackinac Grand Hotel. The afternoon will be at your leisure to stroll the shops along Huron Street or walk some of the endless nature trails on the island before we ferry back to St. Ignace for the evening. CB, L

Friday, July 29
Our tour leads us southward to the delightful Bavarian village of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Following a short orientation tour we’ll be free to explore the unique shops and restaurants that surround us: Bronner’s Christmas Decorations, Rau’s Country Store, the Cheese Haus, Snitzelbank, and many more. After checking into our lodging, we will enjoy a delicious family-style meal at the Bavarian Inn. CB, D

Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31
Our lodging today will be in Cleveland, Ohio. This afternoon you will be able to visit either or both the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with your combination ticket.
Tomorrow, our travels will bring us home by early evening. B

PLEASE NOTE: To fully participate in this tour may require extended periods of walking. There may be steps, inclines, uneven surfaces or extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.