Media Press Trip Itinerary

Sunday June 7th - Wednesday June 10th

Sunday, June 7th, 2020

11:30AM	Participants arrive and collect welcome bags, name badges and itineraries
12:00PM	Van departs from Great Lakes Bay CVB Office
12:30PM	Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and Johnny Panther Quest Adventure Trips
	Known locally as the "Everglades of Pure Michigan," historically one of the largest and most productive wetland ecosystems in Michigan. Scenic boat tours through the Shiawassee National Wildlife refuge specializing in ecotours, birding and romantic escapes.
3:30PM	Travel to Bay City
4:00PM	Check into the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
	Beautiful first class facility, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Bay City
5:00PM	Dinner at MI Table
	A farm-to-table style restaurant that highlights Michigan produce and game. Located inside of the historically renovated legacy Building.
7:00PM	Sunrise Pedal Trolley Tour of Downtown Bay City
	A fun, safe, environmentally-friendly way for groups of eight to sixteen adults to get some light exercise and fresh air while exploring interesting parts of town on a big Dutch-made bike. Antique shops, galleries, specialty stores and great places to eat and drink are located throughout the walkable and beautiful riverfront Downtown.
9:00PM	Free Time

Monday, June 8th, 2020

7:30AM	Breakfast at the Riverfront Grille & Lounge
	Located inside the DoubleTree, offers full-service, casual fine dining, daily breakfast buffet, all day dining and a monthly dinner feature menu.
9:00AM	Downtown Shopping Time
10:30AM	Tour and Lunch at City Market and City Office
	Indoor market with a mission to promote local farmers, growers and small businesses through partnerships and educational programming in historic Downtown Bay City. For the traveler who needs an office for an hour, a day or longer, City Offices has what they need.
12:00PM	Travel to Midland
12:30PM	Tour the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
	An oasis of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern Architecture that inspires and entices you to think.
3:00PM	Check in to the Fairfield Inn & Suites - Midland and Downtown Free Time
	New hotel opened in May of 2019.
5:30PM	Dinner, Entertainment and Free Exploration Time at Midland Center for the Arts
	Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theater, dance, fils, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers all live under one roof! You'll find it here, a beautiful landmark facility where individuals of all ages are invited to create as well as appreciate and explore many areas of interest.

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

7:30AM	Breakfast at Cafe Zinc
	A modern, 40 set bistro that offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. A French pastry chef prepares European-style breads, tartlets, tortes and dessert specialties.
9:30AM	Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest
	110-acres welcomes more than 200,000 guests per year. Visitors are invited to leave the pathway and explore the uniquely-designed landscape. Longest in the nation, a 1,400-foot canopy walk overlooks 54 acres of forest, ponds, meadows and an apple orchard.
11:30AM	Travel to Birch Run
12:15PM	Lunch at Tony's I-75
	Huge portions, great for a day of shopping, feeding hungry teenagers, or taking the Hunter's Special up north. The one pound BLT is our top recommendation.
2:00PM	Shopping at Birch Run Premium Outlets
	Stroll through this outdoor center and discover savings on exceptional brands.
4:00PM	Travel to Frankenmuth
4:30PM	Check in to Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark
	Enjoy over 50,000 sq. ft. of aquatic fun with our two indoor waterparks.
5:00PM	Dinner at Bavarian Inn Restaurant
	Since 1888, more than 20 million guests have returned to feast on the world-famous "all-you-care-to-eat" family style dinners.
7:00PM	Free time at hotel

Wednesday, June 10th, 2020

7:30AM	Breakfast at Elf Hollow Cafe inside Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark
9:00AM	Frankenmuth Free Time
11:30AM	Lunch at Frankenmuth Brewery
	Relax, drink and dine at America's Oldest Microbrewery.
1:00PM	Explore Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
	Find yourself surrounded by sights, sounds, and the sprit of Christmas inside this wonderland the size of one and a half football field.
2:00PM	Travel back to the Great Lakes Bay CVB Office