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Christmas In Michigan

Enjoy a festive Michigan Christmas featuring the Ford House, Alden B. Dow Home, Zehnder’s holiday show, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, and Meadow Brook Hall.

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Day 1

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026
We will begin our day traveling north to Grosse Pointe Shores for a visit to the Ford House, which will be beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. This stunning 1928 lakeside estate was the home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford and sits along the shoreline of Lake St. Clair. You'll tour the elegant rooms filled with original furnishings, artwork, and holiday décor, while learning about the Ford family's daily life and traditions. Step back in time and experience an important chapter of the American automotive story. A delicious lunch is included at The Continental Restaurant on the grounds. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, an inspiring experience of iconic mid-century modern design recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Although Dow apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright, the lyrical composition is very much his own. This evening we will travel to Frankenmuth for dinner and a show at Zehnder's. You'll enjoy a traditional Zehnder's holiday meal in their beautifully decorated dining room, followed by the featured show, "Three Men and a Tenor." This talented vocal group is known for their harmony, humor, and energetic stage presence. Their Christmas program mixes classic holiday favorites, comedy, and touching musical moments. They have performed across the country, opened for entertainers such as Jay Leno, Chuck Berry, and The Beach Boys, and have appeared in their own PBS television special. Following the show, we will check in for our overnight stay at the Drury Inn in Frankenmuth, conveniently located to allow free time to relax, enjoy the hotel amenities, or take in the charming Bavarian-style town atmosphere.

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Day 2

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026
After an included breakfast, we will visit Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the World's Largest Christmas Store. Enjoy a couple of hours to browse the dazzling displays and shop for unique holiday treasures. Our next stop is Meadow Brook Hall, the historic estate built between 1926-1929 by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneers John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Once the center of a 1,500-acre country estate, the Hall features formal gardens, farm buildings, and multiple residences. For more than 50 years, Meadow Brook Hall has presented a breathtaking Holiday Walk. This self-guided tour highlights the 110-room mansion beautifully decorated for the season, with more than 50 magnificent Christmas trees, glowing fireplaces, and thousands of sparkling lights. A spectacular Christmas lunch is included with our visit. After a full morning and afternoon of holiday beauty and cheer, relax on the ride home, fully in the spirit of the season.

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FYI

**All McCarter Coach & Tour - Times and Itinerary Subject to Change**

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Deposit:

$75.00 per person due within two (2) weeks of booking.

Final Payment:

Balance due sixty (60) days prior to departure.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

More than sixty (60) days prior to departure:

Full refund.
From sixty (60) days to fourteen (14) days prior to departure:

$25.00 per person cancellation fee plus any non-refundable deposits paid by McCarter Coach & Tour.
Within fourteen (14) days of departure:

No refund.

Tour Protection

Optional tour protection is available for cancellations made up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to departure.

With tour protection:

A full refund, minus protection cost, if cancellation is received at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to departure time.
Cost:

$16.00 per day. Must be purchased no later than sixty (60) days prior to departure.
Note:

Full payment remains due sixty (60) days prior to departure. Failure to remit final payment will void tour protection.