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Take A Winter Holiday on Mackinac Island
(Note: Spoke with the Arnold Transit Co. and the last Arnold Ferry passenger service to Mackinac Island was yesterday, January 7, 2010 – They were unable to get through the ice out of St. Ignace today (January 8, 2010) – It’s Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165) now for winter travel to the island (until the ice bridge forms)
UPDATE: Spoke with Arnold Line( again) and they said definitely no service today (January 8, 2010) – they also said odds are against any more passenger service this year unless there is a significant change in the conditions of the ice. However, anything can happen – check for updates on their website or call Arnold Transit Co. at 1-800-542-8528)
Looks like a perfect weekend to take a break from shopping at the malls and ride the Arnold ferry over to Mackinac Island. The snowy start to December has established a nice base for the the cross country ski trails and the word is the ski club groomers have been out smoothing the trails.
You can take an early ferry to the island fly Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165), ski the trails, have lunch at the Village Inn or the Mustang or Patrick Sinclair’s Irish Pub and catch the last ferry flight back to the mainland. You can be even more adventurous and fly Great Lakes Air to the island from St. Ignace. You can get off the plane and ski right from the airport terminal on the island.
Of course, if you want to make a weekend of your Mackinac Island winter holiday, you can find a cozy room (or suite) at one of hotels or bed & breakfast inns that remain open during the winter months. THE PONTIAC LODGE has been the mainstay of winter lodging over the years. BOGAN LANE INN BED & BREAKFAST also welcomes winter visitors to the island. This year THE COTTAGE INN will also be open from December 18, 2009 through February 21, 2010.
Here is a list of more lodging, dining and ferry services with phone numbers.
We are working on getting some photos of this year’s snow on the ski trails. If you are lucky enough get out on the island please post some photos on the Mackinac Island fan page: Just Click Here and Post Your Photos
However, in the meantime below are some photos from last March. (Note: The ice bridge in the photos does not form until January at the earliest.) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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September – Mackinac Island
Christmas lights on the Chippewa Hotel (December 2009)
Here are the Christmas lights on the Chippewa as well as a top shot of the Island Christmas tree. Great decorations!
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 time”. It is no wonder that hollywood has chosen to come here more than once. Indeed, like a classic movie, Grand Hotel is larger that life. The Victorian elegance has been kept intact. Each room at Grand Hotel has been tastefully decorated by New York designer Carleton Varney with its own special character and style. Breakfast and dinner daily are included in the Grand Hotel room rate, and are served in the Main Dining Room. Visit their website and familiarize yourself with the elegance and the history of this magnificent hotel. A stay on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel is a unique experience and most guests depart to the mainland with memories that last a lifetime.
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Grand Hotel – Photos From Instagram
Tag your Grand Hotel instagram photos with #grandhotelmichigan and they will appear here in this Grand Hotel Instagram Photo Stream.
We’re so excited to have our Percheron horses back for the season! Ben had lots of hay waiting for them to snack on at Grand Hotel Stables. Apparently they were pretty hungry after their travels!🐴❤️
We’re so excited to have our Percheron horses back for the season! Ben had lots of hay waiting for them to snack on at Grand Hotel Stables. Apparently they were pretty hungry after their travels!🐴❤️
Wishing you all a joyful day. Leave a ❄️ in the comments if snow makes you smile! #GrandHotelMichigan #MyMackinac
Wishing you all a joyful day. Leave a ❄️ in the comments if snow makes you smile! #GrandHotelMichigan #MyMackinac
40 years ago today, "Somewhere in Time" hit the silver screen. Since then, we've welcomed countless guests to experience their very own cinematic getaway. Have you seen the film? Comment your favorite scene below! 📸 : mrsamsky #SomewhereInTime #GrandHotelMichigan #GrandArchives
40 years ago today, "Somewhere in Time" hit the silver screen. Since then, we've welcomed countless guests to experience their very own cinematic getaway. Have you seen the film? Comment your favorite scene below! 📸 : mrsamsky #SomewhereInTime #GrandHotelMichigan #GrandArchives
Progress on the New Cupola Suites project with the addition of four new dormers.
Spring forward to warmer days with Grand Hotel this Daylight Savings Day! 🌷🌷🌷
Starting to warm up! ☀️ #grandhotelmichigan #americassummerplace #historichotelsofamerica #makeitmackinac #mackinacisland #puremichigan
Starting to warm up! ☀️ #grandhotelmichigan #americassummerplace #historichotelsofamerica #makeitmackinac #mackinacisland #puremichigan
We’re just loving all the fall color leading up to Grand Hotel with our Autumn Blaze Maple Trees! 🍁❤️🍁
We’re just loving all the fall color leading up to Grand Hotel with our Autumn Blaze Maple Trees! 🍁❤️🍁
The countdown is on! Our beloved horses have returned to the island and with them bring the start of summer at Grand Hotel. In only 10 short days, we will open our doors on June 21st. For more information, visit our website. See you soon! #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPlace
The countdown is on! Our beloved horses have returned to the island and with them bring the start of summer at Grand Hotel. In only 10 short days, we will open our doors on June 21st. For more information, visit our website. See you soon! #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPlace
We are one week away from our annual Celebrate Michigan offer! ☀️ Mark your calendars and get ready to book on Sunday, March 19! ☀️ Guests will be able to enjoy some of the lowest rates of the season, plus breakfast and dinner daily, complimentary miniature golf on The Gem, 25% off golf on The Jewel and more. We can't wait to welcome you to a Season of Adventure at Grand Hotel! #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPlace
We are one week away from our annual Celebrate Michigan offer! ☀️ Mark your calendars and get ready to book on Sunday, March 19! ☀️ Guests will be able to enjoy some of the lowest rates of the season, plus breakfast and dinner daily, complimentary miniature golf on The Gem, 25% off golf on The Jewel and more. We can't wait to welcome you to a Season of Adventure at Grand Hotel! #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPlace
Throwback Thursday to 1979 and Grand Hotel’s favorite couple! Photograph by Derek Hudson/Getty Images. 🎥🍿 #GrandArchives
Throwback Thursday to 1979 and Grand Hotel’s favorite couple! Photograph by Derek Hudson/Getty Images. 🎥🍿 #GrandArchives
The Grand Hotel housekeepers are busy this week putting together all 397 uniquely decorated rooms! Each room has it’s own special charm! ✨
The Grand Hotel housekeepers are busy this week putting together all 397 uniquely decorated rooms! Each room has it’s own special charm! ✨
Jane Seymour posing with her son, Chris who’s dressed in Christopher Reeve’s costume from the movie. Christopher Reeve is also her son’s godfather.
Jane Seymour posing with her son, Chris who’s dressed in Christopher Reeve’s costume from the movie. Christopher Reeve is also her son’s godfather.
Wow! We are in awe of this breathtaking shot of Grand Hotel by michiganskymedia !! 👏👏👏
Stunning! 🍁🍂🍁 #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland #130grandanniversary #americassummerplace #october #lastweekoftheseason #autumn #puremichigan #historichotels
Stunning! 🍁🍂🍁 #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland #130grandanniversary #americassummerplace #october #lastweekoftheseason #autumn #puremichigan #historichotels
Day 58: Take in the beauty of Mackinac Island from the World’s Longest Porch! 🙌#94GrandSummerDays
Did you know the oldest lilacs on the island are nearly 250 years old, and located within Grand Hotel's gardens? All of the lilacs on the island were brought in by French traders centuries ago, and thrived in the island's loose soil and lake breezes. This is just one of the many facts I learned during the Lilac Festival's Grand Hotel Garden Tour, that's included in the Lilac Festival package! anniewearsit
Did you know the oldest lilacs on the island are nearly 250 years old, and located within Grand Hotel's gardens? All of the lilacs on the island were brought in by French traders centuries ago, and thrived in the island's loose soil and lake breezes. This is just one of the many facts I learned during the Lilac Festival's Grand Hotel Garden Tour, that's included in the Lilac Festival package! anniewearsit
By the time we're done swimming, it's usually time for dinner. I like to save enough time to rinse off and get ready for dinner, because my husband and I treat dinner at Grand Hotel like an extravagant date night - because that's exactly what it is! Grand Hotel has a dress code for all guests after 6:30 pm, which makes every aspect of the evening seem so much more elegant. We love using the tradition of Grand Hotel's Dress Code as an excuse to dress up and enjoy a fantastic meal while listening to live music. What's your favorite tradition at Grand Hotel? 🇺🇸 Post by anniefairfax of anniewearsit as part of this week’s Instagram Takeover!
By the time we're done swimming, it's usually time for dinner. I like to save enough time to rinse off and get ready for dinner, because my husband and I treat dinner at Grand Hotel like an extravagant date night - because that's exactly what it is! Grand Hotel has a dress code for all guests after 6:30 pm, which makes every aspect of the evening seem so much more elegant. We love using the tradition of Grand Hotel's Dress Code as an excuse to dress up and enjoy a fantastic meal while listening to live music. What's your favorite tradition at Grand Hotel? 🇺🇸 Post by anniefairfax of anniewearsit as part of this week’s Instagram Takeover!
We can’t wait to see the incredible lilacs of June begin to bloom! This year will celebrate 71 years of The Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island!
We can’t wait to see the incredible lilacs of June begin to bloom! This year will celebrate 71 years of The Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island!
We’re in awe of this photo by the thebuffalophotographer 👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing with us!
GIVEAWAY ALERT! As part of our #100GrandSummerDays celebration, we have a giveaway that you can take to the pool or beach this summer. We're giving away an Esther Williams Swimming Pool tote bag and beach towel, as well as a Grand Hotel stainless steel water bottle, and sunnies to two lucky followers! To enter for a chance to win, follow the steps below. Good luck! 1. Make sure you're following GrandHotelMichigan. 2. Like this post. 3. Tag two friends in the comments who would also love a chance to win! PLEASE NOTE: We have seen a few spam accounts created that resemble us, but we did not create these. Please report them and do not engage. US Residents only. Contest closes at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, July 11 and the winners will be chosen randomly and announced on July 14th on our Instagram Stories. This giveaway is in no way sponsored by or associated with Instagram. #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPalce #MackinacIsland
GIVEAWAY ALERT! As part of our #100GrandSummerDays celebration, we have a giveaway that you can take to the pool or beach this summer. We're giving away an Esther Williams Swimming Pool tote bag and beach towel, as well as a Grand Hotel stainless steel water bottle, and sunnies to two lucky followers! To enter for a chance to win, follow the steps below. Good luck! 1. Make sure you're following GrandHotelMichigan. 2. Like this post. 3. Tag two friends in the comments who would also love a chance to win! PLEASE NOTE: We have seen a few spam accounts created that resemble us, but we did not create these. Please report them and do not engage. US Residents only. Contest closes at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, July 11 and the winners will be chosen randomly and announced on July 14th on our Instagram Stories. This giveaway is in no way sponsored by or associated with Instagram. #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPalce #MackinacIsland
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Sunsets at Stonecliffe – Chris Brantley – July 24, 2012
The evening of July 24, 2012 features the CHRIS B ACOUSTIC SHOW from the Inn at Stonecliffe Portico.
Amazing views of the bridge and straits, excellent food and cocktails on the portico outside!
Music starts at 6pm and ends at 9pm….
Chris Brantley has earned a reputation as a true professional in his musicianship, his instruction, and his demeanor. He has performed and recorded with some of the top bands in Detroit, including Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Cathy Davis and The Soulsearchers, Barbara Payton, Revision, Laura Wilkie, Mark Reitenga, The Reefermen, Blackman and Arnold World Jazz Band, The Killer Flamingos, The Butler Twins, The James Cloyd Group, Curtis Sumpter Project, Nikki James and the Flamethrowers, Joy Sparks, and hosts two weekly open jam sessions featuring some of the best talent in the city. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Chris devotes a large amount of focus on his current job as the Director of Instructors at Axis Music Academy, where he recruits and trains teachers, develops lesson materials and curriculum guidelines, and weekly mentors 40 of his own students. Chris also volunteers some of his free time performing at local churches, schools, and community centers for charities and enrichment programs. (http://www.chrisbrantley.net)
Admission is free.
Sunsets at Stonecliffe features music and art in the beautiful setting of the Inn at Stonecliffe, once Mackinac Island’s largest summer home, now a beautiful resort.
- Grand Hotel
- Hotel Iroquois
- Mission Point Resort
- Chippewa Hotel
- Lilac Tree Suites and Spa
- Main Street Inn and Suites
- Lakebluff Condos and Suites
- The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Harbour View Inn
- Island House Hotel
- Metivier Inn
- Cottage Inn of Mackinac Island
- Cloghaun Bed & Breakfast
- The Mackinac House
- Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast