Day 1: The Lake Michigan region is our destination on this tour. We travel through central Kansas and Missouri on our way to overnight in Troy, IL.

2: Traveling north through the middle of Illinois this morning brings us to the city of Pontiac by noon. After an included lunch there will be a short time to look at some of the murals on the sides of buildings in the downtown area. Later we continue on to Chicago where we begin our visit with a local guide to help us understand the workings of this great commercial city. Night in Chicago.

3: This morning begins with a cruise on the Chicago River to look at the architecture of the different buildings. Later our boat goes through a lock on the river that allows us to go onto Lake Michigan and enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline. Next we visit Navy Pier before departing the city for Benton Harbor, MI, where we spend the night.

4: Our day begins with a visit to De Grandchamp Blueberry Farm near South Haven. We have an opportunity to view firsthand the growing and harvesting of blueberries. Next we stop in Holland to visit a factory that produces Delftware and wooden shoes. We continue to Charlevoix where a local guide gives us a tour of this beautiful resort town. Night in Petoskey.

5: Today we travel to Mackinaw City where we board a ferry that takes us to Mackinac Island. Because motorized vehicles are not allowed on the island we tour the island on horse-drawn carriages. Lunch is included at the fabulous Grand Hotel. Late afternoon we take the ferry to St. Ignace where we spend the night.

6: As we leave St. Ignace we travel through the upper peninsula and along the west coast of Lake Michigan to Green Bay, WI, where we have a tour of Lambeau Field. Next two nights in Green Bay.

7: Today a guide shows us Door County, one of the most naturally intriguing and picturesque areas of North America. Door County is often called the Cape Cod of the Midwest. We visit the beautiful Bjorklunden Chapel along the shore of Lake Michigan. This chapel is a replica of a Norwegian Stavkirke with intricate hand carvings and painted murals. Lunch is included at a traditional Door County Fish Boil.

8: The Manitowoc Maritime Museum is our first stop this morning. The museum’s exhibit galleries depict the history of shipping on the Great Lakes. Of note is an exhibit of submarine building during World War II. No visit to Wisconsin would be complete without a stop at one of the many cheese shops for which the state is famous. Our stop allows a chance to purchase some locally made cheese. Night in Janesville.

9: We travel into northeast Iowa with a stop in Dyersville at the site where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed. Later we continue our travel through the heart of Iowa and spend the night in Des Moines.

10: We all agree that the last nine days have been a rich experience as we glide effortlessly on our modern motorcoach to central Kansas and home.