Day Trips
Kellogg Manor
$117
Various Dates
1 Day Trip
Featuring:
- W.K. Kellogg Manor House (Hickory Corners, MI)
We will have a guided tour of the manor and enjoy an included lunch. Built on the highest point overlooking Gull Lake in 1925, the Manor House boasts awe-inspiring views and historic grandeur. W.K. Kellogg Manor House is the former estate of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg and his wife Dr. Carrie Staines Kellogg. Restored to its original grandeur in 2000, the home is rich with history and elegance with natural gardens around a lovely lakeside setting. The grounds include a carriage house with chauffer’s residence, greenhouse with potting shed, caretaker’s cottage, boathouse, and authentic Dutch windmill and a lakeside pagoda. - Wine Tasting at Cherry Creek Cellars (Brooklyn, MI)
For over 100 years, four generations of Burtka’s have been making wines in this country for the enjoyment of their family and friends. Nestled in the Irish Hills, minutes from several lakes and Michigan International Speedway, John & Denise Burtka have created a new destination for wine lovers. Based on their European roots, they built a boutique winery that makes award winning wines, using old world hand crafting. Located in a historic 1870 schoolhouse, this is one stop you don't want to miss! Come and taste our Award Winning Wines at the knotty pine bar. Sample Cherry Creeks freshly made Butter Fudge, or taste their Michigan Cherry Preserves. Sample gourmet items like fresh pressed Artisan Olive Oil or 18 year old Balsamic Vinegar from Modena Italy, all bottled on site for you.
Solanus Casey Pilgrimage
$79
Various Dates
1 Day Trip
Featuring:
- Solanus Casey Center
Built in memory of the patient and quiet man that started the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in 1929. A Catholic priest’s lifelong dedication to the poor is celebrated at the Solanus Casey Center. A complex devoted to his humility and generosity of spirit. The center includes: Father Solanus Casey Museum, gardens, auditorium, dining room and conference space. - On the Rise Bakery (Located in the Center)
A program of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, established by Brother Ray Stadmeyer, utilizing staff who have recently been released from prison, completed a substance abuse treatment program and undergone baker training. They truly want to change their lives. With each baked goods purchase, you are helping make possible the provision of supportive housing, training, counseling services, educational opportunities, and self help programs. - Tour Solanus Casey Center
- Video & Giftshop Time
- Lunch (included at the center)
- Free Time to Browse Gallery
- Healing Blessing
Michigan Princess
$117
Various Dates
1 Day Trip
Featuring:
- Guided tour of Michigan State Capitol Building
Step back into the Victorian era with a visit to Michigan's award-winning Capitol Building. Designed by Elijah E. Myers, one of the foremost architects of public buildings during the Gilded Age (1865-1914), construction of the Capitol Building took six years and contains over nine acres of hand-painted surfaces. It was dedicated to the citizens of Michigan in 1879. - Michigan Princess Riverboat Lunch Cruise
There's nothing better than a lunch buffet on the Grand River. We’ll travel West down the Grand River on The Michigan Princess, a 3-story stern wheel riverboat. Spectacular views of the beautiful ledges composed of Eaton Sandstone deposited 250 million years ago will surround us as we meander slowly down the river. So sit back, enjoy the food, the scenery, the musical entertainment and the novelty of riverboat life. - Horrocks Farm Market
Large indoor farmer’s market. Take your time and browse fresh vegatables, flowers, plants, cheese, meat, beer, wine and cider.
Detroit Prohibition Tour
$116
Various Dates
1 Day Trip
Featuring:
- Detroit Prohibition Tour
This five-hour tour will take you to the haunts and riverfront locations the rum runners and bootleggers used to ply their trade. We’ll also talk about the company that made Detroit’s bootlegging history possible. You must be 21 years of age to take this tour. Everyone will also receive a Detroit Prohibition history newsletter and a chance at a prohibition inspired prize. Your guide is a Detroit Prohibition historian and the descendant of Detroit bootleggers. - Ottava Via (included lunch)
Located in historic Corktown, this restaurant boasts made from scratch locally sourced food. Lunch includes, Grilled chicken breast with Alfredo Pasta, Salad and assorted desserts. - Former Detroit Speakeasy
After lunch we will visit a former Detroit speakeasy and have a toast to the end of Prohibition!
Huron Lady
$108
Various Dates
1 Day Trip
Featuring:
- The Voyageur (included lunch)
Flanking the St. Clair River, The Voyageur grants an elegant view of the waterway, with fine cuisine that compliment the fresh landscape. You have a choice of meals, which are both served with red skin potatoes, mixed garden vegetables, non-alcoholic drink and dessert. - Huron Lady II
You will cruise from beautiful downtown Port Huron on an informative narrated tour of the Blue Water Area. View Great Lake freighters, the two Blue Water Bridges, and more. - Sweet Tooth of Marine City
Featuring nostalgic candy from the early 1900’s to the 1970’s, with a wall of assorted bulk candies from the past to the present that will delight all ages from young to old. They also feature a variety of handmade chocolates and Hudsonville hand dipped ice cream in an assortment of flavors.
The Purple Rose Theater
$139
Various Dates
1 Day Trip
Featuring:
- Weber’s Restaurant (included lunch)
An Ann Arbor tradition serving timeless steakhouse fare from their kitchen and bakery since 1937. - The Purple Rose Theater
Founded in 1991 by acclaimed actor and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a leading American theater dedicated to producing the New American Play and creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals. They are dedicated to serving their audience by entertaining them and challenging them. They believe that theatre is not just for the privileged few, but for everyone. - Featuring "What Springs Forth"
A world premiere comedy by Carey Crim. Three middle-aged women, friends since college, embark on what was billed as a high-end wellness spa retreat only to discover one of them, with the help of her new recently released from prison business partner, has changed the Itineray to a wilderness survival camp. Can their friendship survive bears, forest toilets and one another?