Zoo-de-Mackinac - May 19 - 20, 2012
[ May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012. ] The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
THIS IS NOT A RACE!!! The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (3,500 in 2011) who [...]
Mission Point Resort - It’s Open Season Special - From $125 per night - May 11 - 24, 2012
IT’S OPEN SEASON
From $125 Per Night!
It’s that wonderful time of year when Mackinac Island opens for the season. Celebrate with us for our first two weeks at unbeatable savings!
2 Night Package Includes:
• Accommodations
• Round Trip Ferry Tickets
• Breakfast Each Morning at Round Island Bar & Grill
• One Dinner at Round Island Bar & Grill
• 2-Hour Bicycle Rental for [...]
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival - June 8 - 17, 2012
[ June 8, 2012 to June 17, 2012. ] Celebrating Mackinac's lilac collection began in 1949 after a conversation with Evangilene “Ling” Horn and Nurse Stella King who encouraged the then teen and today's Mackinac Island Carriage Tours veterinarian Dr. Bill Chambers to have a parade on Lilac Sunday.
The idea was to bring people to the Island to enjoy a great horse drawn [...]
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel is situated on the southwestern bluff of Mackinac Island overlooking the Straits of Mackinac and - in the distance - the Mackinac Bridge. From the front porch - the world’s largest at 660 feet - guests can look down at the well-kept gardens and relax and enjoy the ambiance of “somewhere in [...]
Hotel Iroquois
Located on the waterfront at the western edge of town, the Hotel Iroquois is convenient to all the main-street attractions of Mackinac Island, yet far enough away to offer guests a bit of privacy from the downtown bustle. Stunning views of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge are the hallmark of a stay [...]
Mission Point Resort
Mission Point Resort offers a true resort experience with four dining options ranging from fine dining to carry out picnic baskets. Enjoy tennis, bocce ball, croquet, The Greens of Mackinac 18-hole executive putting course, a Tower Museum with spellbinding views and historical exhibits about the Straits of Mackinac, our Kids Club to give you adult [...]
The Inn at Stonecliffe
CHANCE TO WIN A ONE-NIGHT STAY AT THE INN AT STONECLIFFE –> “Only 30 days until the Inn at Stonecliffe opens! On May 11th, our opening day, the Inn at Stonecliffe will select one lucky winner from our fans on Facebook to receive a gift certificate redeemable for a one-night stay during the 2012 season.” [...]
Market Street Inn
We look forward to helping with your reservation for the 2012 season which opens May 4th. To be sure you are able to reserve your favorite room, book your Mackinac Island vacation or business trip early. For anniversaries, birthdays or any occasion, create lasting memories with a Market Street Inn gift certificate.
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Metivier Inn
A small lovely boutique country inn, the Metivier Inn offers 22 charming guest rooms for your stay on Mackinac Island, each including air conditioning and private baths. The rooms are uniquely and tastefully decorated in a blend of English and French country style. Most of our rooms are ideal for couples or solo travelers, as [...]
Mackinac Island iPhone App Now in Apple App Store
To Get Yours, Search “mackinac” in the App Store
We are happy in announce that we have just launched our Mackinac Island iPhone App - “Mackinac”.
The “Mackinac” iPhone offers a convenient way to keep yourself updated on all the information that we post on the Mackinac Blog. Find the latest events, lodging news and specials along [...]
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
THIS IS NOT A RACE!!! The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (3,500 in 2011) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved road with very little automobile traffic. Riders pedal through rolling countryside and trillium covered forests, along sandy beaches, and are surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from 400′ high bluffs. We stop approximately half way, at a unique place called the Legs Inn for a leisurely lunch and to swap stories. The ride continues on to Mackinaw City, where Arnold Ferry boats have been chartered for the ride over to Mackinac Island. Once on the magical island, check into your hotel and stroll into town to forget the aches and pains from the day’s ride. As the evening wears on, the island comes alive with The Gatehouse, Pink Pony, and Horns hosting post ride parties with incredible live bands!
ENTRY FEE:
$55.00 through May 5, 2012. $70 from May 6, 2012 through May 19, 2012. Entry fee includes the pre-ride party Friday night at the Zoo Bar at Boyne Highlands, luggage transportation to Mackinaw City on Saturday, lunch at the Legs Inn on Saturday, finish line party in Mackinaw City, round trip ferry transportation to and from Mackinac Island on Arnold Ferry and post-ride parties on Saturday afternoon at The Crossing and evening parties on the island.
TO REGISTER FOR THE 23RD ANNUAL ZOO-DE-MACK, CLICK HERE!
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
REGISTRATION - 8:00 pm to midnight in the Lobby below Zoo Bar
KICK-OFF PARTY - 8:00 pm to 1:30 am in the Zoo Bar
SATURDAY
REGISTRATION - 7:30 am to 10:30 am in the lobby below The Zoo Bar
RIDE STARTS - 7:300 am to 10:30 am at Boyne Highlands in the Ski Area Parking Lot
LUNCH - 10:30 am to 2:00 pm at Legs Inn
POST RIDE PARTY - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Crossings in Mackinaw City
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTIES ON MACKINAC ISLAND
Visit the Zoo-De-Mackinac Website >>>>
IT’S OPEN SEASON
From $125 Per Night!
It’s that wonderful time of year when Mackinac Island opens for the season. Celebrate with us for our first two weeks at unbeatable savings!
2 Night Package Includes:
• Accommodations
• Round Trip Ferry Tickets
• Breakfast Each Morning at Round Island Bar & Grill
• One Dinner at Round Island Bar & Grill
• 2-Hour Bicycle Rental for Two
Available for 2 night stays, May 11 - 24, 2012.
Package pricing revealed on the website offers inclusions for 2 adults. Should you have additional persons, an additional person per night fee of $50 per adult and/or $10 per child (12 and under) will be added to your guest room account upon check-in, but will not be noted on website booking confirmation.
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Arnold Transit Co. - Have you had the joy of riding our ferry when a freighter passed through the Straits?
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry is currently offering ferry service to Mackinac Island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. - Shepler’s Early Season Service Schedule >>>
Arnold Transit Co.
Currently running ferries from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island (as of May 4, 2012). - Arnold’s Preseason Schedule >>>> - Mackinaw City Schedule - St. Ignace Schedule
Starline Mackinac Island Ferry
Starline Mackinac Island Ferry now has service from both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Starline Schedule and Rates
Mackinac Island Ferries
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
First Class Service. Every Guest. Every Day.
Shepler’s clean, comfortable passenger ferries zip you safely to Mackinac Island in just 16 minutes!
You may choose from the cushioned seats and wide aisles of our main deck lounge, or experience a spectacular panoramic view of the Straits of Mackinac from the open-air top-deck seating area.
Quick Links:
• Ferry [...]
Starline Mackinac Island Ferry
Starline Mackinac Island Ferry will begin service from both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City beginning May 4, 2012. Lets all “High Tail it to Mackinac”.
Board the barrier free main decks of a Star Line Hydro-Jet ferry and enjoy a panoramic view of the Straits that includes the Mackinac Bridge.
Then sit back, relax and enjoy the [...]
Arnold Transit Co.
Arnold Ferry Line is the oldest yet most modern passenger ferry and freight service from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan, to historic Mackinac Island.
With courteous passenger services and the experienced seamanship of our crew, Arnold has been warmly welcoming thousands of vacationers and groups “Up North” for more than 125 years.
No reservations needed. Get [...]
Available on select dates throughout the 2012 season*
Includes unlimited golf on The Jewel and traditional Afternoon Tea in Grand Hotel’s Parlor, and a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations (package room only)
- Full breakfast and five-course dinner daily
- Unlimited golf on The Jewel, per person (cart fee included)
- Afternoon Tea in the Parlor
- Free admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $244 per person, per night based on double occupancy
- $413 single, per room, per night
*Tee times may be booked up to two weeks prior to arrival. A modified version of Afternoon Tea will be offered on certain dates. Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 2% Mackinac Island assessment and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply. *Dates subject to availability.
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Available on select dates: May 4 - July 1, 2012
Designed to provide greater dining flexibility for Grand Hotel guests. Package includes a full breakfast, accommodations in one of our 385 uniquely-decorated guest rooms, and all resort amenities.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations (package room only)
- Breakfast
- Admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $279 per room, up to 4 persons
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 2% Mackinac Island assessment and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability. There is a minimal, per child charge if you sign up for the Children’s Program with this package.
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Available on select dates: June 24 - June 26, - June 29 - July 1, - July 6 - July 12, 2012.
It’s our birthday, but the gift is to you- a summertime getaway at a special package rate. Stay two nights and get the third night free, or stay one night and get the second night half off. Stay as many nights as you choose. Includes a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily, and a Grand Hotel history lecture or garden tour each day.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations (package room only)
- Full breakfast and five-course dinner daily
- Daily activity (either a Grand Hotel History Lecture or Garden Tour)
- Free admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $499 per couple, per night
- $424 single, per night
- Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free, or stay one night and receive the 2nd night half off.
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 2% Mackinac Island assessment and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply. *Dates subject to availability.
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Enjoy a Memorial weekend of old-fashioned island fun with nightly live musical entertainment, free golf on The Jewel (cart fee required), and evening receptions on Saturday and Sunday. A full breakfast and five-course dinner daily are included.
Arrive: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Depart: Monday, May 28, 2012
Package Includes:
- Accommodations (package room only)
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Saturday evening Welcome Reception
- Sunday evening reception
- Free golf green fees (cart fee required, subject to course availability)
- Admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $769 per couple
- $669 single
Stay Monday, May 28, 2012 for just $159* per room, per night. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply.
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 2% Mackinac Island assessment and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
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Celebrating Mackinac’s lilac collection began in 1949 after a conversation with Evangilene “Ling” Horn and Nurse Stella King who encouraged the then teen and today’s Mackinac Island Carriage Tours veterinarian Dr. Bill Chambers to have a parade on Lilac Sunday.
The idea was to bring people to the Island to enjoy a great horse drawn parade amidst the lovely lilacs that fragrance the Island in June.
What began as a one day event called the Mackinac Island Lilac Day has blossomed into a ten day festival.
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Schedule of Events >>>>
The Lilac Festival Queen
The Lilac Queen has been an important part of the Lilac Festival tradition since it began in 1949. Today, the Lilac Queen is selected by the students from their classmates at Mackinac Island Public School. It is to honor the student who has dedicated their time to their classmates and community events throughout the year.
The Grand Parade - Sunday June 17, 2012
The Lilac Festival Grand Parade is the finale of the festival and has been recognized as a local legacy event by the Library of Congress.
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Blog >>>>
Visit Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Website >>>>
Contact:
Great Turtle Festivals
PO Box 501 | Mackinac Island, MI 49757
www.mackinacislandlilacfestival.org
(800) 454-5227
Radio and television show host Bill Hobson of Michigan Golf Live, the state’s leading golf program, coordinates Monday’s golf event complete with prize giveaways and a boxed lunch. Also includes unlimited golf on The Jewel, and private receptions on Sunday and Monday evenings.
Arrive: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Depart: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Package Includes:
- Accommodations (package room only)
- Full breakfast and five-course dinner daily
- Sunday evening Welcome Reception
- Monday evening reception
- Unlimited golf on The Jewel (cart fee included)
- Box lunch Monday
- Free admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $835 per couple
- $735 single
Stay additional nights Saturday, June 23, and/or Tuesday, June 26, 2012 for just $159* per room, per night. Additional adult and children’s rates apply
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 2% Mackinac Island assessment and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
