For something different, something fun, come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at America’s Summer Place! Explore the historic landmarks and natural beauty of Mackinac Island, enjoy the tradition of Afternoon Tea in the Parlor and nightly live musical entertainment, kick back and relax in a rocking chair on the World’s Longest Porch, and be one of the first guests to dive into the Esther Williams Swimming Pool in 2025.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All resort amenities
- Friday night Family Game Night Bingo in the Terrace room
- Saturday morning History Lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz
- Saturday Duck Races at Esther Williams Swimming Pool
- Saturday Meet the Horses of Grand Hotel
- Saturday evening reception
- Sunday afternoon Ice Cream Social
- Friday afternoon 2025 Esther Williams Swimming Pool Opening Ceremony
- Coffee break each morning
- Admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Memorial Day Weekend reservations are also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
View the Tentative Agenda below. Please note that the events, times and locations listed in the Tentative Agenda are subject to change.
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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For the experience of it, for the fun of it, tee up the vacation of a lifetime with our Early Summer Michigan Golf Live Package. Named for the state’s leading golf program, Michigan Golf Live, show host Bill Hobson coordinates this special event — complete with three days of unlimited golf on The Jewel, prize giveaways, private evening receptions, a golf scramble, and more.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All Grand Hotel Amenities
- Unlimited golf on The Jewel (cart included)
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday morning golf scramble
- Boxed lunches on Saturday afternoon
- Saturday evening reception
- Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Early Summer Michigan Golf Live Package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
About Michigan Golf Live
Now in its third decade of celebrating the greatest game on Earth, Michigan Golf Live continues to grow its audience throughout the Midwest on both radio and television. Executive Producer and Host, Bill Hobson is found behind the mic and in front of the camera every weekend of the season, with MGL Radio heard across the state on 15 stations every Saturday morning, and MGL TV seen on FOX Sports Detroit each Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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For the fun and fancy of it, join us for Grand Hotel’s Spring Food & Wine Weekend! Experience incredible meals throughout the weekend and discover your love for food, wine, and travel with this special wine tasting and hotel package. On Saturday evening prepare yourself for an incredible pairing dinner, with a menu curated by our Grand Hotel Executive Chef. Each course is paired perfectly with a wine selection chosen by Elizabeth Schweitzer, Grand Hotel’s Master Sommelier.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Welcome amenity
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening welcome reception
- Saturday wine tasting & cooking demonstration event
- Saturday evening wine pairing dinner
- Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Spring Food & Wine Weekend can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
Combine your love for travel with a dining experience you’ll never forget at America’s Summer Place.
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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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The Year is 1912 and you have a First-Class Ticket on the Titanic. Experience a weekend of glamour and decadence in a way that only Grand Hotel could offer. Be whisked away each night with live bands, dancing, and authentic cuisine in the ballroom. Learn what it was really like to be on the “Unsinkable Ship” with our professional Historians and watch a special viewing of the Oscar-winning movie. Our immersive actors and authentic costumes will transport you aboard the Titanic for a weekend you’ll never forget.
Additional nights are available at a discounted rate.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All resort amenities
- Friday evening Bon Voyage party and reception
- Friday evening themed entertainment
- Saturday morning History Lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz
- Saturday afternoon presentation
- Saturday dinner inspired by the last meal served on the Titanic
- Sunday morning wrap-up
- Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Titanic Weekend is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
View the Tentative Agenda below. Please note that the events, times and locations listed in the Tentative Agenda are subject to change.
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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Available Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 & Thursday, June 12 – Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Join us for Mackinac Island’s annual Lilac Festival, where we celebrate the island’s beloved fragrant blooms!
Since its inception in 1948, this 10-day festival has honored the lilac, a stunning flower with a rich history—some of which are over 200 years old. This year’s event promises a vibrant celebration of nature, art, and culture, inviting visitors to fully experience the island’s beauty. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including lilac-themed art exhibitions, musical performances, garden tours, and scenic carriage rides through the colorful blossoms.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All resort amenities
- Grand Hotel Garden Tours daily, excludes Sundays
- Grand Hotel History Lecture with resident historian Bob Tagatz
- Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
This Grand Hotel Lilac Festival Week special offer is available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration, June 6 through 15, 2025.
It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors. Festivities for the 2025 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk, horse drawn carriage tours, the Lilac Festival Grand Parade and much more.
More details to come! Be sure to check back with us!
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While you wait for the 2025 Lilac Festival, here’s a view of some of the early summer flowers adding their color and beauty to the month of June on Mackinac Island.
Lilacs in bloom on Mackinac Island – Click photos for slideshow view.
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