The places are taken
Three days in Northern Michigan—September 25–27, 2026. We’ll leave on Friday morning from the Bulgarica Center and check in at Gaylord, Michigan. On Saturday, we’ll spend the whole day on Mackinac Island—the famous car-free island—where we’ll take a horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the fall colors over the lake. On Sunday, we’ll head back, stopping in Traverse City along the way.
Program
Friday, September 25
Departure from Center Bulgarica at 8:30 a.m. – the exact time will be confirmed one week before the trip. Drive to Gaylord, Michigan – about 6 and a half hours, including breaks. Check-in at the Hampton Inn after 3:00 p.m. Dinner and free time.
Saturday, September 26
A full day on Mackinac Island. We cross the legendary Mackinac Bridge - five miles over the water, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. Ferry to the island. A horse-drawn carriage tour (about an hour and three quarters) to Arch Rock, Fort Mackinac and the famous Grand Hotel. In the afternoon - free time in town, lunch and sightseeing. Back to Gaylord for dinner.
Sunday, September 27
Breakfast and departure from Gaylord at 10:00 a.m. On the way home we stop in Traverse City for about two hours - the downtown and the Grand Traverse Bay waterfront, lunch or coffee. Back at the Bulgarica® Center in the evening.
Prices
- Two adults in a room – $450 per person
- Family Room – $1,100 for 2 adults + 1 child; $250 for each additional child
The price includes: coach transportation, two nights at the Hampton Inn, breakfast on both days, the ferry to Mackinac Island, and the horse-drawn carriage tour.
Not included: lunch, dinner and personal expenses.
A child is up to 12 years old. Over 12 counts as an adult.
Good to know
- Two to a room. Rooms have two double beds. If you have a preference about who you share a room with, please say so when you register. Children up to 12 sleep with their parents.
- Time difference. Michigan is in the Eastern time zone - one hour ahead of Chicago.
- Documents. No passport is needed - we travel within the United States.
- Clothing. Late September in Northern Michigan is cool, especially by the water. Bring a warm jacket, a scarf and comfortable walking shoes.
- Walking. There are no cars on Mackinac Island. The carriage covers much of the sightseeing, but you explore the town center on foot over level ground. The pace is relaxed.
- For the road. Bring food and water for the drive on Friday and Sunday.
Registration and payment
Registration deadline: September 1, 2026, subject to availability. The full amount is payable by September 4, 2026. Registration is final upon receipt of payment. Spaces are limited – 56 seats on the bus.
Club members: fees are collected by Stoyanka Yordanova.
For non-members: payment by Zelle, check or cash.
Zelle: Bulgarian Traditions (bulgaricahora@gmail.com). In the transfer description field, write Mackinac Island Trip and the names of all passengers from your room. Checks are issued to: Bulgarian Traditions.
Cancellation. Cancel by September 7 and the full amount is refunded. After that date the hotel and the coach company are already committed and no refund is possible, unless your place is taken by another participant.
Questions: Peter Georgiev, 847-962-3140, admin@bulgarica.org
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