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Fall On Mackinac Island

Mackinac 8 Mile Road Race – September 9, 2023
[ September 9, 2023; 9:30 am; ] We are back to traditional Race Start Time at 9:30 am! End your Summer with the Mackinac 8 Mile Road Race Join us for the 52nd anniversary of this exciting, summer-ending event. You will experience Mackinac Island in one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan. The Island is a unique destination that can only [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend – September 15 – 17, 2023
[ September 15, 2023 to September 17, 2023. ] Arrive Friday, September 15 • Depart Sunday, September 17 2023 Description This September, raise a glass to Michigan food & wines, at our Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend. Join Grand Hotel Master Sommelier, Elizabeth Schweitzer, for an array of themed events including a Welcome Reception, morning and early afternoon wine seminars, and a special private wine dinner. Featured [...] more...

Legacy Five at Grand Hotel – October 2 – 4, 2023
[ October 2, 2023 to October 4, 2023. ] Monday, October 2 - Wednesday, October 4 Description For the joy of it, for the magic of it, come experience Legacy Five performing live at Grand Hotel. Enjoy the Gospel and Christian music of band members: Lee Black – Tenor Scott Fowler – Lead Singer Brayan Walker – Baritone Matt Fouch – Bass Garrett Anderson – Pianist Package Includes: Grand Hotel Accommodations Breakfast [...] more...

Grand Hotel History Weekend – October 13 – 15, 2023
[ October 13, 2023 to October 15, 2023. ] Arrive Friday, October 13 • Depart Sunday, October 15, 2023 Description Visit times before our times. You’re invited to Grand Hotel’s 14th Annual History Weekend with a unique look into the story behind the wood structure built in 1887. Fall is a great time of year to experience Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel. We hope to see [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Murder Mystery Weekend – October 20 – 22, 2023
[ October 20, 2023 to October 22, 2023. ] Arrive Friday, October 20 • Depart Sunday, October 22, 2023 Description Consider yourself warned: Not everything is how it seems at Grand Hotel during Murder Mystery Weekend. Join us in October for an interactive weekend brought to you by The Murder Mystery Company, founded in Michigan. The intrigue begins Friday night and the crime is solved Sunday [...] more...

Mackinac Island Wedding Show – Mission Point Resort – October 22, 2023
[ October 22, 2023; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join us on Sunday, October 22nd for the 2023 Mackinac Island Wedding Show at Mission Point Resort to discover what your dream wedding looks like! This popular wedding event is the perfect time to find everything you need to plan your special day at Mission Point! At the Mackinac Island Wedding Show, you, your fiancé and [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Somewhere in Time Weekend – October 27 – 29, 2023
[ October 27, 2023 to October 29, 2023. ] Arrive Friday, October 27 - Depart Sunday, October 29, 2023 Description Each year, our Somewhere in Time Weekend is one of the most popular and special events during our entire season. It’s perfect for fans who want to know the cinematic secrets of the timeless romantic classic, and a chance to visit with many people who played [...] more...

Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend – October 27 – 29, 2023
[ October 27, 2023 to October 29, 2023. ] Halloween comes earlier on Mackinac Island – the weekend of October 27-29! This weekend typically marks the last big weekend before most island businesses close for the season. Celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening. Friday, October [...] more...

Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run – October 28, 2023
[ October 28, 2023; ] This year marks the 27th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season. Great Swag!  Our 2023 garment TBA, but we promise to continue our great tradition of [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Halloween at the Grand – October 28 – 30, 2022
[ October 28, 2022 to October 30, 2022. ] Arrive Friday, October 28 • Depart Sunday, October 30, 2022 For activities for young-in-age and young-at-heart, join us for Halloween Weekend at Grand Hotel! Experience fall on Mackinac Island and enjoy all the spooktacular activities and ghoulish excitement Grand Hotel offers for the whole family. Package Includes: Grand Hotel Accommodations Breakfast and dinner daily* All resort amenities [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Close the Grand for the Season – October 29 – 30, 2023
[ October 29, 2023 to October 30, 2023. ] Available Sunday, October 29 - Depart Monday, October 30, 2023 Description Something different, something time-honored: You’re invited to join in the unique experience as we close Grand Hotel’s doors for the winter months. This package includes a casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening and a continental breakfast Monday morning. Enjoy an informal atmosphere as we clean out our [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Fall Weekend Packages 2018
Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Jazz Weekend – September 1 – 4, 2023[ September 1, 2023 to September 4, 2023. ] Arrive Friday, September 1 • Depart Monday, September 4, 2023 Description For the experience of it, for the joy of it: Escape to America’s Summer Place for Labor Day Weekend and immerse yourself in fabulous jazz music, [...] more...

Mackinac Island – Fall Color – October 13, 2016
The fall color is slowly emerging on Mackinac Island and peak color will be here soon. If you visit the island any time in the next two weeks, you’ll be able to treat yourself to a fantastic fall color tour. Mackinac Island – Fall Color – October 13, 2016 – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for [...] more...

Mackinac Island Fall Color Photos – October 3, 2012
Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island – October 3, 2012 The fall color show on Mackinac Island is bursting forth this week with brilliant displays of gold and orange and crimson. There is still a fair amount of green but the splashes of color throughout the island are especially vibrant this year. Look for absolute peak sometime near [...] more...

Fall Color – Mackinac Island – October 7, 2010
Fall color is emerging on Mackinac Island and the weekend of October 9 – 10, 2010 should be a good peak weekend for a fall color tour visit. Most of the peak color right now is in the interior of the island on higher ground. Still a lot of green leaves near the water. Color [...] more...

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 [...] more...

Mission Point Resort
Mission Point Resort is located on Mackinac Island, one of the most unique island destinations in the world. Guests are enchanted by Mission Point’s relaxed atmosphere, award-winning cuisine, rustic fireside ambiance, rich culture, arts and activities, broad lawns and lush gardens that together create the perfect setting for renewal, inspiration and meaningful connections. Nestled on 18 acres [...] more...

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 [...] more...

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