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A day in Frankenmuth: (COST: $40 - LUNCH INCLUDED - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
This quaint German Village, founded in 1845 by a group of fifteen German-Lutheran missionaries will be the focus of Monday's tour. Along the way to Frankenmuth we will stop at Bonner's, the world's largest Christmas Store, where it has been Christmas 361 days a year for the past 39 years. We will have lunch at the Bavarian Inn, which is one of the most popular eateries in town. At the Bavarian Inn 600,000 pounds of chicken a year are used for their popular chicken dinners that people from all over the country enjoy.
During our visit, a walk through this charming Old World Community with its freshly groomed tree/flower lined streets helps visitors imagine they've stepped into the Black Forrest area of Europe. We will get a chance to see the 35-bell Glockenspiel that echoes for miles and the carved wooded figures that move on a track in the 40 foot tower, acting out the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamlin. Yes there will be time to shop!
Highlights of Detroit Tour and a visit to Somerset Mall (COST: $35 - LUNCH OWN YOUR OWN - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
A guided bus tour of Detroit followed by a visit to one of the most upscale and beautifully designed Malls in Michigan is scheduled for Tuesday. From its humble beginnings as Fort Pontchartrain, on the narrowest part of the Detroit River, to its role of international leadership in the automotive world, this fascinating tour shows where Detroit has been and where it is heading as we approach the 21st century. Narration and commentary by an experienced guide will include Detroit's exciting water front and its parks, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Hall, Mariners Church, Hart Plaza, Renaissance Center - General Motors New World Headquarters, and much more.
The tour of Detroit will be followed with shopping time at the most exclusive Mall in Michigan, known for its many fountains, numerous Specialty Shops, and Department Stores. Lunch will be on your own with a variety of restaurants to choose from and a food court for those who want a quick snack.
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