It is our intention and goal to see to this trip happen! Of course there are many variables and unknowns as we navigate these uncharted times. The Grand Hotel has delayed it’s opening until June 22. Once this happens we will know more how they will be operating and what protocols will be in place with the ferry and horse carriages and what modifications we need to make. The Grand Hotel has listed a Covid-19 response on their website.
Until we hear further, we will plan on moving ahead with the trip as scheduled.
A Grand Experience
The Mackinac Island “Grand Experience” is a unique opportunity to stay at one of the finest and most historic hotel properties in America. Step back in time and experience a way of life that has all but disappeared. The Midland Parks and Recreation Department is able to offer you this wonderful opportunity through their affiliation with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks). The Mackinac Island “Grand Experience” is for individuals 50 years or older; spouses, sons, daughters and caregivers under 50 are also welcome.
Your trip includes:
Accommodations at the beautiful Grand Hotel for 3 nights (this includes baggage handling, taxes and gratuities)
Five course dinner each evening
Free admission into Fort Mackinac immediately following the carriage tour
Full breakfast each morning
Horse drawn carriage tour (tip not included)
Round trip ferry boat service (tip included)
Round trip horse drawn taxi to and from Grand Hotel from the ferry docks
Round trip motor coach transportation from Midland to Mackinaw City (tip included)
While at the Hotel, enjoy the following activities:
Evening entertainment and movies
Fudge bingo
Grand Hotel kitchen tour (extra fee required)
History lecture with Grand Hotel Historian
Night dancing with the Grand Hotel Orchestra
Nightly demitasse
Planned tournaments; bocce and golf putting and chipping
Self-guided walks
Special prices on bicycle rental, fudge and more!
Tea and cookies each afternoon
Writing and photography contests
Special lunch prices at Grand Hotel's Grand Luncheon Buffet and Carleton's Tea Shop
Champagne reception
Free Golf on the Jewel (there is a mandatory $25 cart fee)
Cost Comparison
Based on Double Occupancy
Cost of Trip Priced on Your Own
Cost of Grand Experience
Hotel Room (Category 2-mid-tier) and Meals (Breakfasts & Dinners)
$2,735
Included
Gas Costs (53.5/mi) x 400 mi. round trip to Mackinac City (plus vehicle wear and tear)
