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The Grand Experience on Mackinac Island
Trip 1: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 - FULL
Trip 2: MONDAY, OCTOBER 25-THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021
Trip 2 Note: We are a go! We have experienced unprecedented demand for the September 28-October 1 mParks Grand Experience and are excited to offer a second trip to the Island. If you are interested in this trip you can register now. Please remember that a deposit is required to register and there are no refunds.
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.
2021 Grand Experience Fees
Room Type | Cost |
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Single Room | $1210 |
Double Room | $900/person |
Triple Room | $900/person |
Your trip includes:
- Accommodations at the beautiful Grand Hotel for 3 nights (this includes baggage handling, taxes and gratuities)
- Multi course dinner each evening
- Free admission into Fort Mackinac immediately following the carriage tour
- Full breakfast each morning
- Horse drawn carriage tour (tip 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 properties
- Champagne reception
- Free Golf on the Jewel (mandatory $25 cart fee)
Cost Comparison
Based on Double Occupancy | Cost of Trip Priced on Your Own | Cost of Grand Experience |
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Hotel Room (Category 2-mid-tier) and Meals (Breakfasts & Dinners) | $2,735 | Included |
Gas Costs (.56/mi) x 400 mi. round trip to Mackinac City (plus vehicle wear and tear) | $224 | Included |
Ferry Ride (2 ppl) | $54 | Included |
Carriage Ride for 2 | $61 | Included |
Fort Admission for 2 | $27 | Included |
Golf at the Jewel for 2 | $200+ | Included |
Activities throughout the hotel | Not Available | Included |
$3,301 | $1,800 |
Contact Us
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Marcie Post, Recreation Manager
Email Marcie Post
Municipal Service Center
4811 N Saginaw Road
Midland, MI 48640
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Phone: 989-837-6930
Phone: 989-399-0506 (Weather Hotline)
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m - 5 p.m.
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