Still looking for the perfect gift or festive treats? There's still time! Michigan’s holiday markets offer the best locally handmade goods, unique treasures and seasonal cheer. Here are three markets in Indian Trails destination cities—so get on the bus and head to these amazing markets!
Holland Kerstmarkt: Running through December 21, stroll through this charming Christmas market in Holland, inspired by Dutch traditions. It features local crafts, delicious food, demonstrations, holiday music, and special activities like dog sled demos and visits from Santa.
Christkindl Mrkt: Running through December 23, this festive European-style holiday market in Grand Rapids, features local vendors, flavorful food and family-friendly activities. Enjoy unique gifts, live performances, ice curling and cozy Alpenglobes.These unique globes offer a heated and enclosed atmosphere with magical panoramic Christmas market views and seating for up to eight.
Eastern Market Holiday Market: Running through December 22, this market brings the best of local artistry to downtown Detroit. Explore a vibrant selection of handcrafted gifts, jewelry, home décor and more — perfect for the season's festivities.
For a festive shopping experience like no other, check out these and other markets!
Winter can make bus travel tricky as you move between cold outdoor air and warmer bus interiors. With a little planning, you can make your ride more comfortable. Here are a few tips:
Dress in Layers: Dressing warmly for the outdoors and adjusting once on the bus can be challenging. Layers help keep you warm while waiting outside and allow you to remove them when you board a warmer bus.
Track Your Bus: Winter weather brings traffic delays. Stay updated on bus arrivals with live tracking.
Arrive Early: Once you've confirmed that your bus is on its way, head to the bus stop to claim your seat.
Following these tips will help minimize the back-and-forth between sweating and freezing. Travel smart and stay comfy this winter!
Destination Cities
Discover the interesting, fun locations you can visit on an Indian Trails bus!
Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinaw City is a treasure for adventurers and history buffs! Explore the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and step back in time at Colonial Michilimackinac. Flanked by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, you can traverse by bridge or boat. For gaming fun, head to the Odawa Casino and enjoy Mackinaw’s famous whitefish at local eateries. Mackinaw City awaits. Discover more about this city in our latest blog post and book your bus tickets today.
Pinconning, MI
Everything is better with cheese, especially in Pinconning, known as the "Cheese Capital of Michigan." Pinconning offers outdoor adventures, delicious cheeses, the perfect spot to refine your golf swing, and so much more. Come for the beauty, stay for the flavors, and leave with unforgettable memories of this charming town along Saginaw Bay. Visit our blog to learn more and book your bus tickets today!
Meet The Team
When Bill Wilson retired from the Navy, he decided to take a chance on an ad he saw for an Indian Trails job fair. He came by, checked it out and it turned out to be a fantastic career move — for him and for us! Now, he’s one of our valued motorcoach drivers, bringing his passion for travel and adventure to our team.
Bill’s love for travel is evident, with one of his favorite places being Japan. While stationed there, he fell in love with the culture and the people. He’s also no stranger to the cold. He once swam in the North Atlantic off Iceland! When he’s not driving, he’s likely fishing, camping or re-watching his favorite comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. We’re thrilled that Bill decided to join the Indian Trails family!
In Case You Missed It
Starting January 1, 2025, we’ll be retiring our toll-free number. But don’t worry — you can still reach us for all your travel needs at our main line: (989) 725-5105. We look forward to hearing from you! Happy trails!
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This service offers 12 daily trips between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and the Detroit Metro Airport. To get schedule details or to book a bus ticket, visit MichiganFlyer.com.
D2A2
The D2A2 bus service provides frequent and affordable transportation between Detroit and Ann Arbor. Fares are as low as $2 with a frequent rider passbook. For more information, go to D2A2.com.
DAX
The Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus connects downtown Detroit to DTW airport. DAX runs nonstop from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. One-way tickets are $6 in advance. For more information, visit DAX-bus.com.
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