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Casual. Refined. Enchanting.
Our rooms start at $149-$309 per night. Visit missionpoint.com for more details or call 866-851-9499 to book your stay.
Mission Point Resort welcomes guests to our delightful corner of historic Mackinac Island with a unique blend of style, grace, hospitality and value. On the southern shore of Mackinac Island, Mission Point Resort offers 243 pleasingly appointed rooms and suites. Four distinctive restaurants serve everything from gourmet cuisine to deli and carry-out. Comprehensive conference, banquet and catering facilities make us the ideal choice for weddings and corporate retreats.
An 18-hole pro putting course with real bent-grass greens. Bike rentals, kids’ activity center, salon, lawn sports complex, tennis, outdoor heated pool and hot tubs. Fitness center with steam room, dry sauna, tanning, massage and more. Mission Point is sophisticated, but not pretentious. Secluded, yet close to the heart of everything. Just a 10-minute stroll from the center of town. Casually elegant, graciously relaxed and eminently affordable.
“One of the Top 10 Islands in the World.” -Condé Nast Traveler
Mackinac Island’s Premier Waterfront Property
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1-800-241-3341 www.ChippewaHotel.com Luxurious Suites with Private Balconies • Air Conditioned Guest Rooms Giant Waterside Jacuzzi • Harbor View Dining Room • Waterside Patio Grill The Famed Pink Pony with Nightly Entertainment
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A Four Seasons Destination
MACKINAC ISLAND ON THE WEB
Getting Here Community Governance Upon Arrival Natural Features History of Place
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A fast, smooth, quiet ride with luxurious cabins, exciting open deck seating and a family friendly policy! Michigan’s Oldest Ferry Line Operating in 3 Centuries
ARNOLD TRANSIT CO. BOX 220 • MACKINAC ISLAND, MI 49757
(906) 847-3351 • www.arnoldline.com
For all emergency needs, please dial 911.
Calendar of Events Four Day Itinerary Destination Weddings
Houses of Worship Dream Wedding Weekend Salons and Spas Flowers Wedding Consultants Rehearsal Dinners Wedding Services Directory
The newly constructed Mackinac Island Medical Center offers 24-7 emergency medical care. There are many sites about Mackinac Island online. The only official website for Mackinac Island is www.mackinacisland.org...please use this site for up to date information, events and accommodations on Mackinac Island.
The Internet Café at OrrKids Bike Shop is a great spot to stay connected. For those bringing their laptop or blackberry, Mackinac Island has many hotspots throughout the Island to connect you to cyberspace. Many Island hotels offer wireless internet access to their guests and the Internet Cafe offers daily, weekly and monthly wireless internet access cards.
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Cover: Don “Duck” Andress Leads the Parade Photo by Terry W. Phipps
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Accommodations Mackinac Island has played the gracious host to tourists for centuries. Recent remodeling and new building efforts by Island business owners now offer spacious waterfront suites with air conditioning, cable TV and wonderful views. With historic inns, quaint homes, turn of the century mansions, efficiency apartments, contemporary and estate condominiums available, ranging from economical to extravagant, all visitors to Mackinac Island will find a place to call home .
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22 Hart’s (906)847-3854 www.hartsmackinac.com
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23 LaChance Cottage (906) 847-3526 www.lachancecottage.com
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A Four Seasons Destination
Autumn
“Mackinac Island’s breathtaking scenery, richly detailed architecture, well-preserved historic sites and striking natural wonders have been captivating visitors for centuries.” National Trust for Historic Preservation
Spring Springtime on Mackinac Island offers blue skies, crisp temperatures and the promise of a new season. Grand Hotel opens in late April and ferries resume their schedules after the ice breaks. Horses arrive ready to lose their winter coats and get back to work from their winter hiatus. Seasonal businesses open their doors from late April to early May to honor the beginning of the tourist season while Mackinac State Historic Parks opens its historic sites to the public.
Summer Each June since 1949, the Island celebrates the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, ushering in the warm, breezy days of early summer and the return of yachts to the harbor. This most fragrant and beautiful time of the year celebrates hundreds of lilac varieties in bloom island-wide. The Dog and Pony Show and Epona and Barkus parade celebrate Mackinac Island’s canine and equine friends. The Lilac Festival Grand Parade, distinctive because horses pull all of the floats, remains one of the largest festival parades in Michigan. Marching Bands, bagpipers, clowns, veterans, boy scouts, girl scouts, colorful floats and beautiful carriages entertain the island’s guests in old-fashioned style. The Library of Congress has declared the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival as a Local Legacy Event. June also marks the beginning of guided tours of the Governor’s summer residence each Wednesday morning. Fourth of July parties are capped off with the downtown fireworks display. The annual Chicago to Mackinac and Port Huron to Mackinac Yacht Races highlights the month of July. August events
With its magnificent boreal forest, Mackinac Island hosts one of the best fall color displays in the country. The Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Jazz Festival straddles the island’s transition from late summer into early fall and offers three days of hot jazz in a cool setting. Runners from all over the country gather for the September foot race. Two biannual events mark September’s end, during the odd years, the Republican Party Convention returns the island to the political present while during the even years, we celebrate Mackinac Island’s fur trading past with the Festival of the Falling Leaves Moon complete with reenactors, voyageurs, traders and soldiers from the War of 1812. As the season winds down and the workers and horses leave the Island for their winters, October brings the Destination Dream Wedding Weekend where families come together to plan the nuptials of their to be newlyweds. Fall would not be complete without the classic Somewhere in Time Weekend at Grand Hotel. Shoppers will love the chance to jumpstart their holiday shopping with the fall bargains at Island shops, room rates lower to assist those wanting to shop the days away. Finally, a fantastic Halloween celebration complete with a foot race, trick or treating, and the famous pumpkin roll Mission Point Resort closes the season.
Winter Snow blankets Mackinac’s winter landscape, bringing cold temperatures but reinforcing the warmth of community ties. Arnold Transit Company provides ferry transportation to the Island from November to January while Great Lakes Air schedules service between the airports in St. Ignace and Mackinac Island. Many summer residents return for the Annual Christmas Bazaar to sample local foods, crafts and the chance to see old friends again. The Chili Cookoff, Winter Festival and Winter Fun Weekends are a blast for families and friends to chase away the blues of winter. Mackinac Island’s snowy landscape offers snow trails kept peaceful for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Seeing Arch Rock, Sugar Loaf and the historic homes covered in snow is a memorable yet not familiar experience for most Island visitors. By the Ides of March, Islanders reflect and prepare for the new season.
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GETTING HERE
COMMUNITY
By Car
Year-round Residents
Traveling to Mackinac Island from the south, follow I-75 north to Mackinaw City or cross the Mackinac Bridge to St. Ignace watching for the well-marked exits to your ferry dock of choice. For those traveling to the Island from the north, follow I-75 south to St. Ignace or cross the bridge to Mackinaw City and follow the signs.
By Ferry Three ferry lines offer service to Mackinac Island from the mainland. Arnold Transit Company (www.arnoldline.com), Shepler’s (www.sheplersferry.com) and Star Line (www.mackinacferry.com) offer scheduled daily departures from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace from May through October. Arnold Transit Company continues service from St. Ignace from November until the ice in the straits prohibits the ferry from running, usually in mid-January. Ferries resume operations once weather and ice conditions permit, usually in early April. All three ferry lines offer free parking for day-trippers and longer term secured and unsecured parking for overnight guests. Handicap, valet and luggage service is readily available.
By Boat If you are sailing or motoring your own vessel to the Island, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources can handle your mooring reservation up to six months in advance by calling 800-44-PARKS.
Summer Visitors and Seasonal Employees Mackinac Island hosts nearly a million visitors each year. Summer residents and seasonal employees increase the local population substantially. Local residents, police, fire and medical personnel work hard to accommodate this increase in demand on essential services. Those looking for employment in the horse, hospitality and historic fields are encouraged to apply online. The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau offers links online at www. mackinacisland.org/employment.html.
GOVERNANCE City Government
By Air Northwest Airline’s partner Mesaba Airlines offers flights to the Pellston International Airport (airport code PLN) from most major cities. Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165) provides charter service from St. Ignace, Traverse City and Pellston. Taxi service is available from Pellston Airport to the boat docks via Mackinaw Shuttle (www.mackinawshuttle.com) or Wolverine Stages (www.wolverinestages.com). The Mackinac Island State Park Commission operates the Mackinac Island Airport (906) 847-3231, which has a paved 3,500-foot runway, unicom radio (122.8 activates runway lights) and overnight parking for small planes.
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Over half of the Island’s 600 or so year-round residents are of Anishinaabe/Ojibwe descent and are members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and or Mackinac Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians. Approximately 90 local children attend the Mackinac Island Public School just west of downtown for their education from kindergarten through twelfth grade. With the main industry as Tourism, most Islanders work year round in trades such as education and construction while others stay busy preparing for the next season and recruiting for summer workers to serve the influx of seasonal tourists.
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The annually elected Mayor and city council manage the affairs of the City of Mackinac Island while Mackinac county officials manage the affairs of the county from the county seat in St. Ignace.
State Government The Mackinac Island State Park occupies over 80 percent of the Island. The Mackinac Island State Park Commission operates Mackinac State Historic Parks, a division of Michigan’s Department of History, Arts and Libraries. The Director of the MSHP administers the historic preservation and interpretive programs as well as the natural resources of the park. Designed in 1885 by prominent Chicago architect Frederick Perkins, the Lawrence Young cottage, which overlooks the Jewel golf course near Fort Mackinac, is the official summer residence for the governor of the State of Michigan.
“The sun was just sinking beneath the horizon, casting long streams of light athwart the ruffled waves, when the Captain called me forward to the first look at Mackinac.” Dr. Gilman, Life on the Lakes, 1835
UPON ARRIVAL Stepping off a ferry onto the boat docks transports the visitor back to a time when all transportation of people and goods took place by human or animal power. Knowledgeable dock porters for all the major hotels call out to their hotel’s guests as the boats unload and ensure that luggage safely reaches its destination. Horse drawn taxis and scheduled horse drawn shuttle services to all properties are available for a fee for guests to get to their properties.
What to Wear Northern weather is delightfully changeable, even in high summer. Dressing for the weather is a key to enjoying a comfortable visit to the Island: layered clothing appropriate to the season, raingear, sunscreen, hats and good walking shoes or boots should help make a visit to the Island a climatic success. The style of dress on Mackinac ranges from smart casual to black tie. Islanders tend to dress down and for the weather when going out on the town. Blue jeans and t-shirts are the norm, with fleece jackets and rain gear...just in case. Chic attire characterizes those enjoying Mackinac’s nightlife. More formal styles of dress, jacket and tie for men and upscale dress for women are required at Grand Hotel after 6pm. Wedding parties complete with brides and grooms in full formal attire are common all over the Island during peak season.
Transportation Since motor vehicles are restricted on Mackinac Island, navigating the roadways is done by foot, bicycle or horses. Horses and horse drawn vehicles have the right of way at all times.
Taxi Service Horse drawn taxi service is only available by appointment and
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Natural Features Mackinac Island State Park provides opportunities for visitors to experience firsthand the unique features of a northern boreal forest and witness the effects of receding glaciers. Natural landmarks such as the slowly eroding limestone formations of Arch Rock, Robinson’s Folly, Devil’s Kitchen and Sugar Loaf encourage visitors to adopt a system of measuring time in years, rather than in the hours, minutes and seconds of everyday life in the twenty-first century. The island is approximately 2500 acres: two miles wide, three miles long and eight miles around. The Mackinac Island State Park has posted signs directing visitors through the many riding, bicycling and walking trails to all natural features.
“Immediately in front rose the abrupt and picturesque heights of the Island, robed in richest foliage, snow-white and gleaming in the morning light.”
Arch Rock Rising nearly 150 feet above the water, approachable from several hiking & biking paths as well as a designated stop through Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Anishinaabe-Ojibwe tradition describes Arch Rock as the place where the Great Creator blew the breath of life into the newly created earth. Arch Rock is an easy 20-minute stroll from Fort Mackinac, a leisurely bike ride on M-185 to view from below and for those who like to be transported via horse and carriage, Mackinac Island Carriage Tours stops at Arch Rock on all of their tours.
Devil’s Kitchen This excellent example of a limestone cavern created by the effects of erosion and cedar-root displacement of rocks can be seen by bicycling ‘round the Island, taking your own horse and buggy from Jack’s Livery and from ferryboats approaching the Island west of Grand Hotel.
Sugar Loaf The dwelling place of the legendary Great Spirit Gitchie Manitou until the coming of the Europeans, this limestone bluff is a moderate 25-minute walk from downtown may be viewed from the ground up from the road below or by looking down from the more intense climb up to Point Lookout.
Mrs. Jameson, Winter Studies and Summer Rambles, 1837
“Nothing can exceed the beauty of this Island…the waters around are purity itself.” Exotic Butterflies from around the world take flight in a lush Garden. Curators on hand for assistance and questions. Fun for the Entire Family. Fun butterfly and Nature Related Gifts Group Rates and Wedding Reservations Available Wings Of Mackinac Is Located at Surrey Hill, Carriage Tour’s First Stop, Just Past The Grand Hotel. A Nice Walk or bicycle ride from downtown. Box 901 • Mackinac Island, MI 49757 • 906.847.WING WWW.WINGSOFMACKINAC.COM • Open Daily May - October
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, June 6, 1820
Ecosystem The landscape of Mackinac Island comprises fields, meadows, marshes, swamps, bogs, coastline, boreal forest, limestone caves and formations. On the Island, Mackinac State Historic Parks preserves the environment for all plant and animal life while at the same time provides an atmosphere for humans to reflect, explore and rejuvenate. Taking the time to explore the landscape while respecting the environment is an integral part of the Mackinac Island experience.
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Mammals The Straits of Mackinac have served as a barrier for all sorts of land mammals, although occasionally, larger mammals like wolf, deer or bear may make the journey over to the Island by crossing the ice during winter. Common forest animals include chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, otters, fox and coyote. However, the most abundant species of mammal living on the Island is the bat. Having found a comfortable ecological niche on the Island, one bat is capable of eating up to 600 mosquitoes an hour, which is a pleasant and environmental way for us to rid the Island of flying bugs during the summer months.
Wildflowers Mackinac Island’s topography, geological history, soils and climate displays a great variety of niches supporting over six hundred species of vascular plants. The diversity of the plant life, rich contrast and splashes of color create a stunning backdrop for Mackinac’s wildflowers. Special favorites on the Island are the graceful yellow Lady Slippers and Trillium that turn from white to pink as they blanket the forest floors each spring. Yet, it is the quiet announcement of seasonal change through the wildflowers that makes one appreciate the natural beauty of Mackinac Island’s living landscape.
Birds Because birds dislike flying over cold waterways, they often "island-hop" across the Great Lakes to their summer homes in the north. A popular migration spot, Mackinac Island is a resort habitat to many species of birds. The seasonal changes bring many varieties including loons, seagulls, finches, ducks, woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals, sparrows, geese, crows, owls, falcons and bald eagles.
HISTORY OF PLACE “First the winds. This spot is midway between three Great Lakes which surround it and seem to be incessantly playing ball with one another.” Father Claude Dablon, Jesuit Relations, LV, 157-167
Early Visitors According to Anishinaabe-Ojibwe tradition, Mackinac Island is a sacred place populated by the first people and was home to the Great Spirit Gitchie Manitou. Mackinac Island, by virtue of its location in the center of the Great Lakes waterway, became a tribal gathering place. Native Americans traveling the Straits region likened the shape of the island to that of a turtle’s back
and named it Michilimackinac, Land of the Great Turtle. Once the Europeans came, these early visitors believed Gitchie Manitou fled the Island to dwell in the Northern Lights. Mackinac’s location and rich fish population also drew French traders and Jesuit missionaries. In the 1670s, the first Europeans visited Mackinac. Reflecting the influence of these traders, Mackinac is spelled in the French tradition and pronounced mackin-awe. Father Claude Dablon wished to establish a mission on Mackinac Island and encouraged Father Jacques Marquette to move his congregation to the island. Eager to escape the dangers from the Huron and Sioux conflict, Father Marquette agreed and moved his displaced band of Huron followers to the island.
Fur Trade At about the same time French missionaries attempted to convert the Native Americans, French fur traders sought their assistance in the lucrative fur business. For 150 years, through French, British and American settlements of Mackinac, the fur trade business thrived on Mackinac. Europeans shipped canoeloads of goods to Mackinac to trade for Indian-trapped beaver, muskrat, otter and fox pelts. The Stuart House museum interprets these exciting and historically significant years when millions of dollars worth of furs changed hands. During the 1820s, Mackinac Island became one of the most valuable trading posts. Madame LaFrambroise sold her interests to John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company. Fur trade dominated life on Mackinac Island and Astor became a household name.
Military Settlement After the French and Indian War (1754-1763), the British moved their local settlement from Fort Michilimackinac on the mainland to Mackinac Island. Threats from American forces, as well as growing unrest amidst the Odawa and AnishinaabeOjibwe led the British Commander Patrick Sinclair to choose the more defensible location provided by the island bluffs. In order to protect their interests in the Great Lakes Fur Trade, AnishinaabeOjibwe chiefs Kitchie Negon, Pouanas, Koupe and Magousseihigan sold Mackinac Island to the British on May 12, 1781 during the American Revolutionary War. Following the revolution and the Treaty of Ghent, Fort Mackinac was turned over to the Americans and the British moved north to St. Joseph Island.
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”It all started in 1780 during the American Revolution when Governor Patrick Sinclair decided to move the Fort to Mackinac Island.” Eugene T. Petersen, Mackinac Island, Its History in Pictures, 1973
The War of 1812 proved to be a frustrating experience for the Americans on Mackinac. The British forced an American surrender after a surprise landing on the north side of the Island allowed them to occupy the high ground at what is now Fort Holmes. After losing their fort to the British, the Americans attempted to recapture the fort in 1814 by duplicating the British
plan of landing on the north. However, the British met them on Dousman’s farm (near present-day Wawashkamo Golf Course) and forced them to withdraw with many casualties. The Island continued as a battleground during the War of 1812 (1812-1815), which eventually confirmed American and Canadian independence from the British crown. British troops were then forced to turn Fort Mackinac over to the Americans.
Fishing In the 1830s, Mackinac’s primary industry switched to fishing. Schooners and steamboats traveled the Great Lakes and provided contact with markets hungry for the Straits areas whitefish, lake trout and other native species. Distinctive Mackinac boats were designed to protect the anglers who set out in all kinds of weather to set miles of gill nets. Small entrepreneurs dominated the fishing trade and the American Fur Company warehouses switched from storing furs to storing fish. Before competition increased in the area in the 1870s, Mackinac shipped as many as 20,000 barrels of fish a year.
America’s Northern Frontier The village of Mackinac was incorporated in 1817 and served as the seat for the territorial county of Michilimackinac by 1818 and as the seat of Mackinac County from 1849-1882. Michilimackinac covered much of what is now Michigan. Fort Mackinac housed the central government for the Northern Frontier after the American Revolution. By the end of the War of 1812, the Island figured prominently in the governing and early development of the Northwest Territory. Fort Mackinac served in the Civil War as a prison for Confederate sympathizers and the island provided volunteers for the Union cause from both its native and military ranks.
“O Mackinac, thou lonely Island, how shall I describe thy various beauties! Certainly for situation, history, and native loveliness, it is the most interesting Island in our States.” Mrs. Steele, A Summer Journey in the West, 1840
National Identity After the Civil War, Mackinac quickly became a popular resort destination and Mackinac’s business switched to tourism. Its healthy environment and beautiful scenery attracted visitors weary of war and eager for relaxing vacations. By 1875, Congress created Mackinac Island National Park, the country’s second national park after Yellowstone. Military operations at the Fort had ceased and soldiers were removed from Fort Mackinac by 1895. Mackinac Island National Park then became Michigan’s first state park.
Hay Stacks Marlee Brown • Oil on Canvas
Winter Walnut Maeve Croghan • Oil on Canvas
Mackinac and the Victorian Era In the 1880s and 1890s, Mackinac changed greatly. Business investment by large railroad companies and increased personal wealth led to the construction of opulent summer homes. Meatpackers, lumbermen and railroad barons constructed elegant “cottages”. Three transportation companies joined forces with hotelier John Oliver Plank and Charles Caskey, a local cottage builder with an amazing reputation for quick construction, and built Grand Hotel in less than four months out of native white pine. From its inception, Grand Hotel was designed to provide elegant accommodations and unsurpassed service. Since the depression, when W. Stewart Woodfill, a former desk clerk purchased the hotel; the hotel has remained in the same family. Under the direction of his nephew, R. Daniel Musser, Jr., the Musser family continues to maintain a nineteenth century atmosphere while providing many of the comforts and conveniences of the twentyfirst century. Along with well-heeled summer residents, the traveling public of the late 1800s also enjoyed Mackinac’s great offerings. The Arnold Line was founded in 1878 by George T. Arnold to ferry passengers to Mackinac. Local carriage drivers were hired to take visitors on sightseeing excursions, entertaining them with stories about Indian legends and local history. Growing concerns for public health and safety in the 1920s led to regulatory systems which remain in effect today, restricting motor vehicles, excluding emergency vehicles, in both the State Park and the City of Mackinac Island. The local carriage drivers formed the Carriagemen’s Association in the mid-1920s and by 1947 formed today’s Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Inc.
Preservation The Mackinac Island State Park Commission began its preservation efforts in the 1890s. A great many physical changes occurred over the past 100 years, but much has remained the same. The fort buildings remain as they were and Market Street as well as Main Street, are bustling business sites. To recognize the increasing commitment to historic preservation in American communities, the National Trust for Historic Preservation honored the Mackinac Island community for protecting its historical legacy through the preservation of historic buildings, landmarks and the downtown area.
Anya Pam Finkel • Oil on Canvas
THE ARTS Mackinac Island offers a rich mixture of arts and arts-related events and activities befitting a community with a strong cultural heritage and an intense devotion to history and preservation.
Exhibitions Grand Hotel hosts annual shows of nineteenth century American art from the Masco American Art Collection. Past exhibitions have featured Hudson River School and American Impressionism. The Mackinac Art Gallery at Murray Hotel and Mackinac Island Public Library also host exhibitions and openings throughout the season.
Art Galleries Galleries to visit include Oil Paintings by Marlee at Grand Hotel. Marlee honors the traditions of painterly styles from Monet to Matisse. What one first notices in her work is her use of color. She writes, “Color is my passion. It is my first reaction to the world and my first responsibility to my art. Only color moves me like the white birches do as they poetically reach across the cerulean sky and rhythmically divide the cobalt water.” Her poetic work hangs in many private and corporate collections in the U.S., abroad and most notably at the White House. Richard Wolfgang’s watercolors are displayed in his gallery Paintings by Wolfgang on Historic Market Street. Each season, Wolfgang offers a new painting for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival and after a decade, these posters and lithographs have become highly collectible. Like all artists, his painterly style is always evolving. From his early works which are rendered with adept attention to the detail of Mackinac Island’s architecture to his current works which depict the nature of movement, birds flying, wind blowing or water waving to the shore, his work is always vibrantly alive yet tranquil. He is exhibited throughout the Midwest and has won many awards. Also on Market Street, Maeve’s Arts featuring the works of Island artist Maeve Croghan. When asked how she arrives at her subject matter, Maeve writes, "My paintings are most often begun outside where I find a subject to paint, enabling me to experience and understand nature at a very deep level. I am particularly attracted to old forms of life; aged trees, vines and rocks which
Mackinac Harbor Pat Pulte • Oil on Boards
2006 Music Festival Mark Arminski • Poster
seem to possess a knowledge beyond human understanding." True to her roots, Maeve paints with Turner’s approach to clouds and the expressionist’s eye for earnest, rich colors as in the work of Franz Marc, with the brush stroke filled with sincerity and spontaneity. Her paintings are collected and exhibited throughout the country. Island artist Pat Pulte’s Mackinac Art Gallery at Murray Hotel displays his oil paintings depicting Island scenes. With the eye of one who observes the nature of things, Pulte’s work shows the details of a babbling brook, the serenity of the woodlands, the vigor of water and the loneliness and bravery found in Victorian era architecture. More recently, his paintings recall the tonality introduced by Corot with the color palette and brush strokes of Cezanne. To promote the artist in each of us, Murray Hotel offers Helga’s Palette Painting Workshops each season, check www.mackinacisland.org/events.html for dates. Artist and Mackinac Island Public School art teacher Pam Finkel moved to the Island in 1981. Her ability to attain remarkable harmony with naturalistic illusionism when depicting a specific moment in time recalls methods first introduced by the 18th century painter Caravaggio, yet her brushwork is reminiscent of 20th century American Modernist painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Pam shares, “The images zero in on the always seen and never noticed, simple stopped parts of something complicated.” She is currently working on an illustrated book for children, which will be on exhibition with books and prints available at The Tower at Mission Point Resort. Her work may also be found at Edward's Gifts, Maeve's Arts, the Murray Hotel gallery room for the month of June, and the Public Library from August through September. Island Breeze in the Horse Corral Mall and Lilac and Lace at the Carousel Shops feature the work of many regional artists including watercolor artist Katherine Chaney Fritz. Detroit Rock Art artist Mark Arminski creates the Music Festival poster each season. Arminski is known internationally among rock art collectors and has exhibited in many retrospectives with the veteran rock art artists Grimshaw, Griffen and Mouse. Having designed posters for Aerosmith, Allman Brothers, Tori Amos, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Iggy
Gaslight Geraniums Richard Wolfgang • Watercolor
Round Island Lighthouse Terry Phipps • Photograph
Pop, Patti Smith, Soundgarden, Eric Clapton and others, his work has been featured at the San Francisco Rock Art Expo, German Museum, fur Kunst und Gewerbe and most notably, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Mackinac Arts Council and the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau organize the Music Festival. Posters and limited edition lithographs of Arminski’s poster will be available during the Festival in late August.
“It was a mass of purple shadow; and just at one extremity the sun plunged into the lake, leaving its reflection on the water, like the skirts of a robe of fire, floating. This too vanished, and we returned in the soft calm twilight, singing as we went.” Mrs. Jameson, Winter Studies and Summer Rambles, 1837
Photography Mackinac offers a paradise of opportunities for amateur and professional photographers alike. Mackinac has charmed many photographers and their inspired works, posters, magazines and coffee table books may be found locally at many of the Island's shops and galleries. In a juxtaposition of past, present and future, many use the power of the internet as their virtual gallery similar to the way armchair travelers of a century past utilized photographic stereo views from the comfort of their parlors. Island resident & photographer Nancy May and photographer Robert Jerstrom share the site www.photosonmackinac.com. Nancy May’s vibrant and descriptive work shows her interest in capturing everything from the trillium blanketing the forest floor to the clouds moving across the sky. Robert Jerstrom’s ability to capture the essence of the Island’s four seasons through the light of the landscape is evident. Joshua and Cynthia Ivey Abitz traded in their Market Street Gallery for an online showcase www.iveyabitz.com to share their artwork. As painters and photographers, they have a painters approach to photography.
Producing paintings and silver gelatin prints, the Ivey-Abitzes seek to show the nature of the landscape, the expressiveness of architecture and the essence of human spirit. Collecting the works of Mackinac Island’s photographers is a confirmation of one’s travel experience through the eyes of those who artistically celebrate their surroundings. Photo essays of note include Exploring the Seasons by Robert Jerstrom, Mackinac Island: Creations by Joshua & Cynthia Ivey Abitz and Seasons of Mackinac by the Kodak Award winning photography of Northern Michigan resident Terry W. Phipps. In addition, Terry W. Phipps images are seen throughout this guide. He will be offering a digital photography workshop during the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival each season.
Films Mackinac Island has provided the setting for two popular films: in 1946, MGM filmed a romantic tale of lost and found love called This Time for Keeps starring Jimmy Durante and the famous swimming star, Esther Williams. In 1979, the Island was the setting for a romantic fantasy involving Grand Hotel titled Somewhere in Time, starring the late Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Each fall Grand Hotel hosts a reunion weekend of fans enchanted by the movie. Mission Point Resort offers first run movies on Monday evenings during peak season at the theater.
Literature Writers have found the solitude of the Island inspiring for generations. Alexis De Tocqueville (1805-1859), writer of the political classic Democracy in America, visited Mackinac Island during the summer of 1831 by steamboat and recorded his visit in his journal. Margaret Fuller (1810-1850), one of the founders of the American transcendentalist movement, visited and wrote about Mackinac Island in her book Summer on the Lakes. Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) wrote about the Island in his Minnesota Journey, Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909) penned The Man without a Country at Mission House and in 1905; Mark Twain (1835-1910) gave two lectures at Grand Hotel. Chief Macketebenessy (c. 1815-1908) also known as Andrew J. Blackbird visited often and wrote about his visits to Mackinac Island in his book History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan.
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Novelist Constance Fenimore Woolson’s (1840-1894) novel “Anne”, which offers a story about a young girl’s adventures on Mackinac Island. Anne’s Tablet, behind her former cottage high atop the Fort bluff, commemorates Woolson’s literary contributions to Mackinac Island as does the downtown arts & crafts movement harbor cottage “Anne”, aptly named after the location where she wrote many of her works. The Island bookstore hosts author signings and new release parties throughout the summer season, click on www.mackinacisland.org/events.html for more information.
Mackinac Arts Council Founded in 2002, the Mackinac Arts Council (MAC) hosts many outstanding arts-related events each summer including workshops, symposia, exhibitions and more. The Mackinac Island Music Festival occurs each August. Musicians performing have included Motor City Music Award winners the Forbes Brothers, Hummingbirds, Grievous Angel, Mustard’s Retreat and singer/songwriters Michelle Chenard, Mary McGuire & JC Whitelaw. Songwriting, guitar and business workshops will transpire as well as an afternoon concert on the lawn of Mission Point Resort.
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Thomas L. McKenney, Sketches of a Tour to the Lakes, 1826
Architecture on Mackinac Island Mackinac Island’s carefully preserved military architecture helps to remind us of the creation and development of America and her frontiers in the last several centuries. Fort Mackinac’s designation as a National Historic Landmark draws thousands of visitors each day. The Island’s early French buildings reflect architectural styles found in northern France and Canada’s St. Lawrence River Valley. With few exceptions, Mackinac Island’s building are constructed of wood and at least eleven are built of logs, most with clapboard siding. There is also an active history of building over existing buildings as well as moving buildings around on the Island, which lends to each buildings history of place. Styles found on Mackinac Island span three centuries and include Native American, French Rustic, Military, Colonial, Victorian Era styles such as Carpenter Gothic, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Shingle Style, Arts & Crafts, Queen Anne and American Foursquare. Wealthy Midwestern industrialist families began constructing their summer cottages in the late nineteenth century, incorporating soaring turrets, elaborate porches, stained and leaded glass windows, carved wood ornamentation and carriage houses. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation are followed by today’s owners when repairing or remodeling as a way to preserve and salute the builders, architects and families of Mackinac Island’s three centuries of American architectural styles. In part and because of Mackinac Island's architectural importance, the United States of America has declared much of the architecture and the entire Island as a National Historic Landmark.
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General Calendar of Events
January
Boats stop running Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe season begins
February
Mackinac Island Recreation Department's Winterfest Cross Country Ski/Walk Postcard Poker Rally Village Inn Winter Fun Weekend & Chili Cookoff
March Ste. Anne's St. Patrick's Day Celebration Village Inn Pool Tournaments & Texas Hold-Em
April Summer horses return to the Island from winter retreat Grand Hotel Opens
May
Trillium and Daffodil Season begins Fort Mackinac opens Mother's Day Weekend & Bridal Show at Mission Point Resort Annual Zoo de Mac Bike Race Memorial Day Dog Walk
June
Annual 10 Day Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk Feast of Epona and Dog & Pony Show Grand Hotel Arts Weekend
July
Annual Art Exhibition at Mackinac Island Public Library Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks Stone Skipping Tournament Fort Mackinac All American Picnic Catered by Grand Hotel Port Huron Bay View Yacht Club's Annual Race to Mackinac Annual Mackinac to Manitoulin to Little Current Yacht Race Chicago Yacht Club's Annual Race to Mackinac Heritage Baseball Classic
August
Battle Day Golf Tournament at Wawashkamo Benjamin Blacksmith Convention Mackinac Island Annual Horse Show Mackinac Island Music Festival Mackinac Island Fudge Festival & Arts Week
September
Labor Day Jazz Festival at Grand Hotel Labor Day Dog Walk Annual Around the Island Labor Day Regatta 16th Michigan and 102nd Colored Infantry Civil War Reenactors at Fort Mackinac Carelton Varney's Antique & Design Fall Festival at Grand Hotel Festival of the Falling Leaves Moon
October
Helga’s Palette Watercolor Workshop Grand Hotel Murder Mystery Weekend Destination Dream Wedding Weekend Grand Hotel Big Band Dance Extravaganza Weekend Great Turtle Trail Run 1/2 Marathon and 5.7 Mile Run/Walk Grand Hotel Somewhere In Time Weekend Mackinac Island Halloween Festival Weekend
November
Summer horses move off Island for winter retreat Cozy Accommodations & Winter Retreat Packages Available
December
Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Season Begins New Year's Eve Celebration
Four Day Itinerary Day One - Stop by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau in the heart of downtown to inquire about current events and pick a map and dining guide. - Rent bikes, grab some snacks or a picnic basket and take an afternoon bike ride around the Island (2 hours) - Check in to your room after 3 p.m. and rest up for the evening - Dinner, drinks and music downtown
Day Two - Make dinner reservations - Go sightseeing on the Mackinac Island Carriage Tour and Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory (2 hours) - Get off at Historic Fort Mackinac; enjoy military re-enactments, storytelling, music and costumed interpreters (2 hours) - Venture downtown and visit the Fort's historic buildings (1 1/2 hours) - Enjoy galleries, shopping on Market Street and sampling fudge - Take a hiking, biking or architectural walking tour. - Watch the sunset from the Boardwalk.
Day Three - Explore the Mackinac Island Butterfly House and Ste. Anne’s Church Museum - Enjoy The Haunted Theatre and shopping on Main Street - Cruise the straits on the Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran (2 hours) - Tour Grand Hotel, art exhibition and shops (2 hours) - Enjoy golf at Grand Hotel or Wawashkamo - Horseback Riding or Rent Your Own Buggy (1 1/2 hours) - Get your Portrait at Professor Harry’s Old Time Photos - Finish the night with drinks and dancing
Day Four -
Enjoy salon, spa and massage services Play the Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point (1 1/2 hours) Pick up Fudge and postcards for friends and family Take a private carriage tour (2 hours) Visit the Tower at Mission Point Resort Enjoy the view from above with Mackinac Parasailing Create your own progressive dinner downtown Go out for drinks and music
Upon Departure - Check out of your Hotel (leave bags with your dock porter to deliver to ferry) - Final shopping downtown - Late breakfast or early lunch - Take Ferry back to mainland
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Nancy May, Aerial Mackinac, color photograph, www.photosonmackinac.com
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Historic Houses of Worship In 1641, the Jesuit missionary Fathers Jacques and Raymbault visited Mackinac Island. By 1671, Father Marquette (1636-1675) had come to the Straits of Mackinac with the already converted Hurons, where he established his mission to convert the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe. Making several trips with Indian guides from the Straits of Mackinac down the Mississippi and back up the Illinois River, Father Marquette’s explorations led to important historical, ethnological and geographic knowledge of the land, as well as the conversion of many tribes throughout the Midwest to Catholicism. Although not a functioning house of worship, the Bark Chapel at Marquette Park serves as a reminder of the early missionaries’ history of place. Four working churches of architectural significance still stand on Mackinac Island. The oldest, Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church, a Victorian-style church just east of downtown serves the community year-round. Built in 1882, the Gothic Revival Trinity Episcopal Church, also open year ‘round, exhibits an architectural style common in rural areas of the nineteenth century Midwest. The Little Stone Church, on Cadotte Avenue at the base of the hill leading to Grand Hotel, is a gothic-styled Union Congregational Church that was established in 1900 and built of Mackinac Island stones. Mission Church, two blocks beyond Ste. Anne’s on Main Street, was built in 182930 by the congregation of Rev. William Ferry and offers the simple lines of puritan design.
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DESTINATION WEDDINGS The quaint ambiance, soothing lake breezes, romantic horse drawn carriages and Victorian architecture provide a magical aura for the couples, and their families, who choose to marry on Mackinac Island. To help those marrying on the Island plan their important day, Mission Point Resort hosts their Annual Bridal Show each May and is an excellent place to meet vendors specializing in weddings. The Tudor revival mansion turned estate hotel, the Inn at Stonecliffe offers a food and wine tasting and wedding planning weekend in early June and the extravagant Destination Dream Wedding Weekend occurs each fall.
“I came to Mackinac, because Mrs. Wandrie came first.” Otto Wandrie, Mackinac Island Restaurateur 1943
Destination Dream Wedding Weekend Hosted by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau and The Knot, the three-day Destination Dream Wedding Weekend is for those who truly want to plan their weddings from start to finish with their friends and family. Cake tastings, wine tastings and delicious culinary events along with a fashion show, dance lessons, bride and groom karaoke, a wedding party pub crawl and the romantic Mackinac Island Carriage Parade will help the almost newlywed gather ideas to create the perfect destination wedding. Grand Hotel’s newest restaurant, Gate House, will host the Grand Fashion Show showcasing classic wedding apparel runway style for the bride and groom along with gorgeous floral displays from Margaret’s Garden and hair and makeup tips from the Astor Salon at Grand Hotel. During the entire weekend, there will be how to symposiums with wedding coordinators, rehearsal, ceremony and reception site visits along with carriage tours, horseback riding, hiking and biking tours so bridal parties can really see how easy it is to have a Mackinac wedding.
Unforgettable Weddings Grand Hotel, the definition of Mackinac Island refined elegance is available for your wedding whether you would like to marry in the Tea Garden, Grand Porch or in the many beautifully decorated spaces throughout the hotel. With gorgeous guest rooms, a full service salon & spa, flowers, jewelry, gifts, favors, musicians, photographers, culinary excellence provided by worldrenowned chefs and pastry chefs, and dedicated staff on site; your wedding will be impeccable. There is no other setting in the world like Grand Hotel. Mission Point Resort once a center for world peace, is also an excellent choice for a destination wedding Many brides and grooms have tied the knot at their beautiful gazebo overlooking the straits of Mackinac. On site, the talented staff at 7th Heaven Salons and celebrated photographer, Robert Jerstrom of Resort
28 Photography ensure you and your pictures will look their best. Their experienced staff of wedding specialists will assist you with your celebration offering menus, cakes, music, hair & makeup, photography, accommodations and more on the beautiful grounds of Mission Point Resort. The Condé Nast Award for top hotels in America was bestowed upon Hotel Iroquois for the past two years and they offer gracious service for your wedding from start to finish. Be sure to attend the Extreme Makeover: Dining Edition for a traditional look at food and wine pairing and learn the proper techniques of dining etiquette during the Destination Dream Wedding Weekend. The Island House Hotel, the oldest hotel on the Island has hosted weddings on their porch for over 150 years and now offer an additional quaint ceremony location at their new garden gazebo. With two on site restaurants, the chefs at 1852 Grille Room and Ice House offer a wide variety of menu options while the pastry chefs at Island House create beautiful and delicious wedding cakes. With the newest amenities and impeccable attention to detail, Murray Hotel and Inn on Mackinac will ensure you have a romantic and memorable wedding or anniversary. On site catering, fudge favors and more are available. For formal or casual weddings, whether at the Hotel or the Inn, the Victorian era is clearly preserved to create a memorable setting. Blending old world charm with contemporary amenities the historic Lake View Hotel creates exceptional events. Their culinary dynamic duo chef Keith Lynch and pastry chef Erica Snow celebrate the cuisines of France, Italy and North America while Goodfellows Grille creates a great bar for your reception. Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is a popular place for rehearsal parties, vow renewals and receptions. Their upper and lower decks offer great views of the straits and their master suites are an excellent space as a reception room for arriving families and friends. Located in the hotel, the Pink Pony Bar & Grill is a fun place for afterglows and rehearsal dinners. Their sister property the Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa have dedicated professionals on site to show off their all suites hotel property and modern spa where everyone is always pampered. Main Street Inn & Suites is the Island’s newest hotel and offers wonderful accommodation for wedding parties complete with a billiards room to help while away the prenuptial jitters.
Harbour View Inn offers one of the most picturesque vistas from their colonial revival mansion built in the earliest days of the Victorian era. This historic hotel’s amenities including a romantic garden gazebo and courtyard, parlor and lush lawn for ceremonies and receptions, catering and more available on site. Up Island, the Tudor revival mansion turned estate hotel, the Inn at Stonecliffe overlooks the Mackinac Bridge from the sloping lawn. Be sure to consider a ceremony in the Grotto around the fountain in this Edwardian era garden in the woods. If you have ever thought about having a sprawling estate wedding, the staff at the Inn at Stonecliffe will make sure your dreams are realized. Windermere Hotel at the west end of Main Street offers a glorious three season garden setting and delightful porch and parlor for your wedding as well as a spectacular water view overlooking Round Island. Popular places for boutique weddings include the gardens at Cloghaun (claw-hawn) and Metivier Inn. In addition to the properties above, many of the Island’s bed & breakfasts, condominiums and historic inns offer wonderful settings for weddings, be sure to stop in any of the properties that catch your eye while visiting the Island.
Somewhere in Time Wedding Locations Enthusiasts for the film Somewhere in Time starring the late Christopher Reeve and the lovely Jane Seymour filmed on Mackinac Island, will find many locations from the film available for wedding ceremonies. In addition to locations at Grand Hotel and Mission Point, the Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran will sail small wedding parties to be married on the water overlooking Round Island lighthouse. Mackinac Historic State Parks have made available the original gazebo from the film for wedding ceremonies at the overlook near Anne’s Tablet adjacent to Fort Mackinac.
Salons & Spas Featuring Aveda products, the stylists of Astor Salon at Grand Hotel offers a full menu of salon services, massage, facials, hair, manicures, pedicures and make up for the bridal party. Located in Grand Hotel, the salon salutes the glory days of Hollywood glamour and yes, non guests are also invited to enjoy the Grand experience at Astor Salon. 7th Heaven Salon has two full service salons and day spas on Mackinac Island, one at the Grand Gate House Courtyard Shops
29 and the other at Mission Point Resort. Offering a full menu of salon services, the upbeat, friendly staff ensures you have a great time while offering guests a pleasurable and relaxing experience. In the heart of downtown, the Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa offers a soiree of spa treatments including massage, fudge wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures. The jetted spa tub is a bath lovers delight and the quiet room is a nice place to relax with a cup of tea for real relaxation before or after spa services.
Flowers Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel has each season been providing flowers for over fifty years and will highlight their beautiful floral designs at the Grand Fashion Show at Gate House. Weber’s Floral & Gift show their innovative floral designs at their lovely shop on Market Street. Here you will learn how to plan flowers for the bridal party, ceremony and reception. In addition, participants will learn the Victorian era language of flowers. During this era, flowers were more than beautiful, each carried an important meaning. A few meanings include, Ivy representing fidelity, Blue Violet translates as love while Honeysuckle represents the bond of love.
Wedding Consultants While many choose to plan their own weddings, others prefer to hire one of Mackinac Island’s wedding coordinators. Wedding coordinators can easily answer your questions; show you locations, suggest caterers, florists, photographers and musicians and know what to do in the event something goes awry at the last minute while ensuring you stay calm and within your budget. A professional wedding planner can ease the planning, tension and decision making of your destination wedding so that you may enjoy your engagement and your wedding without the worries associated with being the project manager.
Clergy There are many ways to marry on Mackinac Island and our clergy are dedicated to ensuring your ceremony is perfect. Ste Anne’s, Trinity and Little Stone Church are full service churches with staff clergy to perform your wedding while Mission Church and the gardens and gazebos require licensed ministers or a Justice of the Peace to assist with your wedding day. Those who
perform weddings on Mackinac Island have decades of experience and offer tailored ceremonies to honor your family, while several ministers are bilingual to celebrate your heritage. All are familiar with the laws governing marriage in the state of Michigan and will be happy to consult with you at the various events during the weekend about your wedding ceremony.
Rehearsal Dinners Traditionally the groom’s family soiree, the rehearsal dinner is easy to plan on Mackinac Island. Many families like to have a great dinner and either begin or end with a fun family event such as a family carriage tour, golf or excursion on the Mackinaw Breeze catamaran. Please be sure to read our dining section or click www.mackinacisland.org/dining for more about having a great event at one of Mackinac Island’s fabulous restaurants.
Wedding Party Pub Crawl The Bacchanalian event of any wedding getaway is the Wedding Party Pub Crawl. Island bachelor, bachelorette and wedding parties are often seen in pub-crawl tees searching out autographs from Mackinac’s finest bartenders while gallivanting around town before or after the formal festivities. This is a great way to visit the pubs and enjoy the entertainment island wide.
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Mackinac Island Wedding Services Please visit www.mackinacisland.org/weddings for member websites
Carriages Gough Livery 906-847-3228 Mackinac Island Carriage Tours 906-847-3573
Churches Little Stone Church Mission Church
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Ste Anne’s Catholic Church Trinity Episcopal Church
906-847-3877 517-373-4296 906-847-3328 906-847-3507 906-847-3798
Gardens, Gazebos & Verandas Fort Mackinac Grand Hotel Harbourview Inn Hotel Iroquois Inn at Stonecliffe Island House Hotel Mackinac Island Butterfly House Marquette Park Metivier Inn Mission Point Surrey Hill Gazebo Somewhere in Time Gazebo Windermere Hotel Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory
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Clergy & Officiants Rev. Joyce Brown-Moore Rev. Rudy Kuyten
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Flowers
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Cakes Annie’s Cakes Bella e Dolce Great Turtle Cakes Island House Weddings Martha’s Sweet Shop
For the Love of Mackinac Mackinac Island Wedding Specialist Mackinac's Magical Moments Margaret's Garden at Grand Hotel Weber’s Floral & Gift
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Consultants
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On the Water Arnold Line Ferry British Landing Dreamseaker Charters EUP Fishing & Charters Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran Shepler’s Ferry Star Line Ferry
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Musicians Anne Brege, Harpist Classic Music for Weddings & Receptions D. Gregor MacGregor, Bagpipes Robert McCloy, Guitar & Musicians of Mackinac Roger Humphrey, Classical Guitar Wendy Leino, Flute Mary McGuire, Guitar/Vocals Music a la Carte classical ensembles Sylvia Norris, Harpist Dan Seely, Piano/Organ Kerry West, Guitarist/Vocalist
313-823-1763
Disc Jockeys Dance Hall DJs Mackinac DJs Sound Productions
517-819-3287 877-368-4433 888-DJ4HIRE
Newspaper Announcements Mackinac Island Town Crier
906-847-3788
Photographers & Videographers Brumfield Photography Famous Film & Video Island Photo Island Portraits Jim Nelson Photography Omega Studios Photography by Blair Resort Photography
231-529-7746 800-529-8805
Tuxedo Rental
866-812-4138 800-266-0795 231-436-5111 231-881-6701
Wedding License
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231-347-8880 866-239-4119 888-597-3729 906-847-3992 877-537-2925 989-379-7246 800-968-9998 866-841-1500 906-847-0246 906-643-7001
906-643-7300
Wines & Private Label Wines 231-276-9020 231-922-3546 906-847-3798 906-643-7662
Customized Memories of Mackinac L.Mawby Vineyards Michigan Peddler
906-847-3714 231-271-3522 906-847-6506
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FINE DINING, WINE AND ENTERTAINMENT Dining Mackinac Island is the proud summer home to excellent chefs from all over the world. Culinary arts students gain experience by working in Island kitchens, bringing new ideas and fresh progressive tastes to our palates. Incorporating regional ingredients with World Beat flavors, there is something for everyone. Menus are available at the Tourism Bureau and in the windows of Island restaurants. Front desk personnel are familiar with most restaurants and their word-of-mouth recommendations are the most sincere form of flattery when making plans for an evening out. From colonial to contemporary classics, American culinary history is rich on Mackinac Island while Austrian, French, Irish, Italian, Jamaican and Mexican inspired dishes reflect the island’s international connections. To sample the variety of Island cuisine, be sure to attend Taste of Mackinac during Lilac Festival every June.
American Regional Cuisine in an 1800’s setting! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Homemade soups, a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, and salads such as our award winning Summer Walnut Salad. Full bar with an extensive wine list to accompany your entrees! Children’s menu available. Seats up to 135 people – families and large groups welcome.
www.yankeerebeltavern.com
(906) 847.6249
Wine Extensive wine lists abound at many of the Island’s restaurants. Restaurants at Grand Hotel offer their extensive international cellar and the Audubon Wine Bar at Grand Hotel should not be missed. The Jazz & Wine night at Grand Gate House is a definite must for fans of the grape. Goodfellows offers a wine tasting bar and the Yankee Rebel Tavern and Carriage House host wine and food pairing events each season, check out www.mackinacisland.org/events.html for details. Carriage House at the Iroquois Hotel, Mission Point Resort restaurants, 1852 Grill Room at the Island House Hotel, Village Inn and the Yankee Rebel Tavern offer award worthy wine lists with ample selections of wines by the glass. The Chippewa Hotel restaurants, Lakeview Hotel restaurants, Mary’s Bistro and the Pub and Oyster Bar have carefully selected wines for their concise lists. Wherever you decided to imbibe, all of Mackinac Island’s restaurateurs and sommeliers have thoughtfully designed their lists to pair with their menus.
Entertainment Mackinac Island boasts some of the best entertainment in the North. Accomplished musicians performing styles from classical, big band, folk, rock, country and blues, to club DJ’s and karaoke abound. Grand Hotel offers great jazz nightly and part of the experience is to dress up for a night at Grand. The dress code required to enter the hotel during the evening is simply a coat and tie for men and a dress or pantsuit for women. Grand Hotel’s Terrace Room is home to Alex Graham and Grand Hotel Orchestra where ballroom dancing is the rage, while the Cupola Bar features solo guitarists or pianists nightly as guests enjoy a drink overlooking the straits. Grand Hotel’s other restaurants; the Jockey Club and Woods feature some of the best jazz piano players around. The Hotel Iroquois’ piano bar is a popular spot to meet, listen to great music and watch traffic entering the harbor either from the newly renovated restaurant or outside on the elegant verandah. The 1852 Grill Room at Island House Hotel hosts contemporary instrumental works by pianist Erica Gunderson on their grand piano during the dinner hour. The Gate House, Grand Hotel’s newest restaurant (formerly the French Outpost) has DJs and/or bands on the weekends with acoustic music on their outdoor patio on select afternoons. In the center of Mackinac downtown nightlife, Patrick Sinclair’s Irish Pub offers opportunities to drink the night away with traditional Irish bands and contemporary acoustic musicians during the week. Next door, Horn’s Gaslight Bar (recipient of the Best Venue to See a Live Band award from the Detroit News Annual Reader's Poll) presents great bands every weekend during the peak season. On Wednesdays, DJs bring music and light shows for those who are ready to dance the night away. College bands and acoustic musicians also grace the stage and bring fresh excitement to the Island. Dancing is encouraged and the wellstaffed bar will make sure your whistle stays wet.
32 Across the street, the famous Pink Pony Bar & Grill offers a “Chicago-style” stage for acoustic musicians on a stage up high behind the bartenders with the Victorian era painted mural as a backdrop. The Pony boasts a live CD featuring veteran Pony musicians. The mantra at the Pony is yachts and yachts of fun so you can be sure to rub elbows with the best of the Great Lakes’ yachters. Mission Point Resort offers acoustic music in the Round Island Bar and Grill. Weather permitting, acoustic musicians perform on the deck of Mission Point’s Bistro on the Greens outside overlooking the Greens of Mackinac. Seabiscuit offers entertainment on select dates throughout the season.
WINDERMERE DOGHOUSE Best Hotdogs on Mackinac Located on beautiful Windermere Pointe 906.847.6586
www.windermerehotel.com
11:00a-6:00p weather permitting
Pub Crawls Free from the responsibility of driving home in cars, some visitors may wish to participate in designated pub-crawls on Mackinac Island. Local retailers offer tee shirts illustrated with the Island’s drinking establishments and include a place for each bartender’s signature as proof of having visited the bar. The temptation is there to finish a pub-crawl in one night, however pub-crawls are not for the light drinker and many participants draw the crawl out over several days.
Mackinac Island Dining Guide 1852 Grill Room at Island House (906) 847-3347 Aged prime steaks, chops, prime rib, fresh fish, pasta, vegetarian entrees, great wine list, full bar, porch seating and piano nightly. Astor Street Cafe (906) 847-6031 Open for comfort food filled lunches and dinners, a local favorite. Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point Resort (906) 847-3312 Enjoy the feel of open air dining with a tempting array of meticulously prepared dishes, full bar. Bobby’s Bar at Woods (906) 847-3699 Open daily for drinks & dogs and is home to the Island's only nineteenth century duckpin bowling alley, full bar, specialty malt and scotch whisky. Cafe Monet (906) 847-8243 A café in the heart of downtown with cozy fully air-conditioned seating space. Cannonball Drive In (906) 847-3549 A refreshing halfway stop as cyclists 'round the Island, located at Historic British Landing. Carleton’s Tea Shop at Grand Hotel (906) 684-7333 Featuring luncheon specialties as well as coffee, tea and desserts. Carriage House Dining at Hotel Iroquois (906) 847-3321 Distinctive and elegant breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring American cuisine with international influences, well appointed wine list, full bar and piano bar.
Chillin' & Grillin' Waterfront Cafe (906) 847-6177 Uncomplicated casual patio dining on the waterfront. Cudahy Room at Inn at Stonecliffe (906) 847-3355 An English-inspired pub featuring favorite American entrees, sandwiches, salads and full bar. Dog House at Windermere Point (906) 847-6586 Best "dogs" on Mackinac Island. Feedbag (906) 847-3593 Casual munchies featuring donuts, burgers, dogs and sodas at the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum. Fort Mackinac Tea Room A Grand Hotel Restaurant (906) 847-3328 Excellence in dining inside the walls of Fort Mackinac with a spectacular view of the yacht harbor, full bar. Fred's Deli (906) 847-3240 Gourmet hot dogs, handmade burgers, fresh cut fries, just squeezed lemonade and eight flavors of old fashioned thick & rich milkshakes. Gate House (906) 847-3331 The newest Grand Hotel restaurant featuring upscale American and Regional Grille in a casual setting, extensive wine list, full bar. Goodfellows (906) 847-3384 Delicious and innovative Italian fare featuring daily breakfast bar, Great Lakes fish, steaks, chops, wine list and full bar.
Grand Hotel Dining Room (906) 847-3331 Serving a full breakfast menu, Grand Luncheon Buffet and five-course dinner, non guests welcome. Extensive wine cellar, full bar.
Visit the Mackinac Island legend of a bygone era!
Epicurean at Mission Point Resort (906) 847-3312 Indulge in fresh seafood, prime steaks, wine and martinis. Harborview Dining Room at Chippewa Hotel (906) 847-3341 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily overlooking the harbor, wine list and full bar. Horn's Gaslight Bar & Restaurant (906) 847-6154 Established in 1933, Horn's is still family run offering a variety of American and flavorful southwestern fare. Specialty drinks, full bar and live entertainment nightly. Ice House at Island House Hotel (906) 847-3347 Featuring creative soups, gourmet burgers & sandwiches on hearth baked breads, tempting salads and homemade potato chips, full bar. Internet Cafe at Orr Kids Bikes (906) 847-0200 Enjoy a light bite while surfing the net and checking your email. JL Beanery-A Coffeehouse (906) 847-6533 Voted one of the Best Independent Coffeehouses in Michigan by the Detroit News Reader's Poll, overlooking historic Haldimand Bay. Jockey Club at the Grand Stand (906) 847-3331 Featuring sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch and a full dinner menu, non guests welcome, casual attire, full bar, outdoor seating. Lakeside Market at Mission Point Resort (906) 847-3312 Pizza, hot dogs, salads, cheese plates, fresh fruit, gelato, fresh baked goods, Starbucks coffee, beer and wine. Martha's Sweet Shop (888) 85SWEET Bakery and ice cream shop, wedding, birthday and special occasion cakes. Mary's Bistro (906) 847-3347 Eclectic, fresh approach to old-world dishes inspired by Parisian Bistros, decorative indoor, airy harbor side patio, Main Street seating, wine list and full bar.
(906) 847.6154 www.hornsbar.com
Savor traditional American dishes with a Tex-Mex flair. Dinner features include many specialty items, with a lighter fare such as salads, sandwiches and burgers offered for lunch. A great place to enjoy live entertainment in the heart of downtown. Accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover cards.
Mighty Mac (906) 847-8039 Serving fast fresh food Mackinac Island style. Mr. B's (906) 847-3530 Old-fashioned soft-serve ice cream stand, delicious pizza, hot dogs, coney dogs, icy-cold fountain pop, milk shakes or bottled water.
Seabiscuit Cafe & Grog (906) 847-3611 Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring upscale world beat fare in a casual setting with full bar. Three Brothers Sarducci (906) 847-3880 Quintessential old-style pizzeria.
Murray’s Deli (906) 847-8243 Toasted subs, baguettes, crepes, hearty soups, coffee, lattes, cappuccino and picnic lunches.
Village Inn (906) 847-3542 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night menus year 'round. 100% certified angus steaks, chops, burgers & ribs and house special planked whitefish, great wine list.
Mustang Lounge (906) 847-9916 Full bar with canned & draught beers, traditional bar grub, burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches, pizza, fries, rings and impromptu entertainment, open year round.
Woods A Grand Hotel Restaurant (906) 847-3699 Enjoy Bavarian charm and a full a la carte menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts, open to non-guests. Extensive wine list, full bar, piano nightly.
Pancake House (906) 847-3829 Breakfast all day, deli sandwiches, ice cream, delicious milk shakes and Ryba's fudge.
Yankee Rebel Tavern (906) 847-6249 Regional American cuisine, unique salads, sandwiches, Yankee Pot Roast, Filet Mignon, fresh fish, specialty drinks and extensive wine list.
Patrick Sinclair's Irish Pub (906) 847-6454 Traditional Celtic fare, full bar and nightly entertainment, specialty malt and scotch whiskey, open year ‘round. Pink Pony Bar & Grill (906) 847-3341 The yachter's favorite haunt featuring American fare offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, nightly entertainment, full bar and entertainment nightly. Pub & Oyster Bar (906) 847-9901 Eclectic American Grill restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and late night, featuring fresh oysters and seafood specialties, Starbucks coffee, nice wine selection and full bar.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Horse Drawn Carriage Tours Mackinac Island Carriage Tours obtained their first city carriage license in 1869. Still family owned and operated, this business is the world’s largest and oldest continually operated horse and buggy livery and one of the largest employers on Mackinac Island. One of the owners, Dr. Bill Chambers, is also a veterinarian and equine specialist. He has developed nutritional supplements and polyurethane horseshoes with steel inserts now used by Walt Disney World. Carriage Tours operates approximately 100 carriages with 400 horses working seasonally. During the winter months, the horses live freely on over 1900 acres of lush pasture surrounded by forests and rivers. Indoor barns with experienced equine handlers care for the Island’s treasured work force year-round. Mackinac Island Carriage Tours offers sightseeing tours, year-round radio dispatched taxi service, wedding carriages, funeral services, street sweeping and flushing services. Private carriage tours can be arranged through Mackinac Island Carriage Tours and Gough’s Livery. "Drive-yourself-buggy" carriage tours can be arranged at Jack’s Livery. Guided and unguided horseback trail riding is also available through Jack’s Livery and Cindy’s Riding Stables. Pony rides for the kids are available during peak season only at Chambers Riding Stable.
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Mackinac Island’s Horses Over 600 horses are stabled on the Island during the summer months with about 20 draft horses staying during the winter months. Belgian, Clydesdale, Irish Hackney, Percheron, StandardBred and combinations thereof are the breeds of choice for service horses. Many residents of Mackinac keep their own horses for transportation and enjoyment. Stabling is slim to none for those wishing to bring their horses to the Island overnight, though for day trips, riding the trails are a great way to see the Island with your horse. Grand Hotel stables are open to the public for complimentary viewing during the day as well as the paddock at Surrey Hills where Mackinac’s working class take time off to play and rest.
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours has something for everyone! Come experience the history, legends and beauty of Mackinac Island. From historic Main and Market Streets, the fabulous Grand Hotel, the magical Wings of Mackinac and Arch Rock to island cemeteries, Fort Mackinac and many other points of interest, there is sure to be something for every island visitor to enjoy.
Your full narrated tour of Mackinac begins in the center of Main Street with a duration of 1.75 hours.
Package Tickets Available for Carriage Tour and Wings of Mackinac Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Box 400 • Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906.847.3307 • www.mict.com Tour season May through October. Remainder of year by appointment.
The Inn at
Stonecliffe MACKINAC ISLAND
Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk June Mackinac 8 Mile Run/Walk September Great Turtle Half Marathon 5.7 Mile Run/Walk October register online www.runmackinac.com
Run Mackinac With 70 miles of trails, Mackinac Island is a runner’s dream. The Lilac Festival 10K, September 8 Mile Run/Walk and Great Turtle Half Marathon are great ways to stay in shape and really see Mackinac Island.
Hiking
906-847-3355 Box 338 • Mackinac Island • Michigan • 49757 www.theinnatstonecliffe.com
Mackinac Island State Park is a beautiful place to hike and encourages everyone to get outside and experience the wonders of Mackinac Island’s trails. The tradition of hiking embodies the American spirit and getting outdoors, taking in the sights and smells of the forest transport all visitors.
Hiking Tours Join Doc Crain and learn about our local legends and lore, visit Arch Rock, Skull Cave, Sugarloaf, British landing and the beach of a bazillion beautiful skipping stones while hiking through Mackinac Island's boreal forest trails. Doc doesn't charge a fee for services, but gratuities accepted.
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iscreetly situated high atop the west bluff of Mackinac Island, The Inn at Stonecliffe welcomes you to experience the historic charm and unparalleled beauty of one of Northern Michigan’s one-of-a-kind summer estates. • Sweeping Views of the Mackinac Bridge • Outdoor Heated Pool • On-Site Bicycle Rentals • Complimentary Breakfast Buffet • Family Friendly Resort • Perfect for Intimate Weddings and Receptions
Exploring the Island by bicycle is a time-honored tradition. Adventuresome riders pull out their maps to find each of the Island’s natural features. Others prefer architectural riding tours of the East and West Bluff homes. Families can be found recording their visit with a photo at each mile marker on M-185 while others wait until evening for a relaxing sunset ride. With a level circumference of just eight miles, families, friends and hopeless romantics on tandem bicycles can take in the breathtaking scenery along M-185, one of Michigan’s most scenic highways. Renting a bicycle is easy on Mackinac Island. Hourly rentals for single speed, mountain bikes, children’s bicycles, tag-alongs, buggies and the famous “bicycle built for two” tandems are available.
New at Stonecliffe
Join Doc Crain for a bike tour. Doc asks that beginners consider his hiking tour as the bike tour is for those who are more physical. While he does not charge a fee for services, gratuities accepted. Biking tours meet daily during peak season (no Sundays) weather permitting.
Bike Tours
MACKINAC ISLAND BICYCLE RENTAL COMPANIES Iroquois Bicycle Rental Island Bicycle Rental Lakeside Bicycle Rental Mackinac Island Bike Shop** Mackinac Wheels* Mission Point Bike Rental Orr-Kid's Bike Shop* ** Ryba's Bike Rental** Streetside Bike Rental
HarbourViewInn MACKINAC ISLAND
906-847-3321 906-847-6288 906-847-8259 906-847-6337 906-847-8022 906-847-3312 906-847-3211 906-847-6261 906-847-6083
*Repairs are available. ** Electric Amigos, wheelchairs and/or adult strollers available
Fresh Water Coastline Coastal fame and the allure of the beach began in the 18th century when doctors encouraged city dwellers to get out in the fresh air, take a swim and enjoy the soothing sounds of waves gently lapping against the shores. Mackinac Island shores are a beautiful place to take a thick blanket, good book, picnic and just chill out on the water’s edge. Swimming shoes/sandals are a necessity as the rocky shore and bottom pose a challenge to bare feet. The east side of the Island is shallow and best for children looking to cool off. The south side of the Island is great for experienced swimmers looking for a work out. There are no lifeguards on the Island’s shoreline, so swim at your own risk.
Romantic & Distinctive Elegant Ambiance Impeccable Service Intimate Setting Quaint Decor Jacuzzi Spa Rooms Restful Garden Suite Spacious Landscaped Patio Small Ceremonies Intimate Receptions Round the Clock Tea and Coffee Service Completely Smoke Free
Market Street Inn since 1990 Open May through October with reservations taken year 'round • 888.899.3811
www.mackinac.com/marketstreetinn • email: marketstinn@aol.com
906-847-0101
Box 1207 • Mackinac Island • Michigan • 49757 www.harbourviewinn.com
Just Steps From All Mackinac Island Has To Offer • Conveniently located on Main Street • 65 Individually decorated Guest Rooms and Suites • Picturesque Water Views • Outdoor Whirlpool Spa • Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Children Always Welcome • Perfect for Intimate Weddings and Receptions
ISLAND HOUSE HOTEL · Established in 1852 ·
Over 150 years of Fine Family Hospitality
Originally built in 1852, The Island House Hotel has been a part of our Island tradition for over 150 years. Beautiful guest rooms with breathtaking views of the harbor make staying here a timeless escape away from ordinary life. Overlooking the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, we offer comfortable, modern accommodations, a pool house with indoor pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, and sun deck, complimentary bicycle parking area, two Award-winning restaurants; the 1852 Grill Room and the Ice House Bar & Grill.
1852 GrillRoom RECOMMENDED
Mackinac Island · 1-800-626-6304
Mackinac Island
Premier Waterfront Bistro Waterfront Dining and Streetside Dining • Deck Bar • Happy Hours 4-6 &10-2
www.theislandhouse.com
Casual Indoor and Outdoor Dining A most perfect spot to stop!
Great soups and sandwiches
Lunch · Dinner · Cocktails
Find us downtown adjacent to the Starline Ferry Dock
We’re located behind the Island House Hotel across from the marina. Walk around the path to the left of the hotel or enter through the hotel.
ICE HOUSE
Hours: 11:30am-8pm
BAR & GRILL
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS “Marquette Park sits at the nexus of history and natural beauty.” Briggs & Stratton, Top 10 Lawns with a View, 2003
Beneath Fort Mackinac’s ramparts, Marquette Park is a favorite gathering place for the entire Mackinac community and includes a newly re-designed playground behind the Indian Dormitory. A larger-than-life statue of Father Marquette, one of the two bronze replicas of the marble statue by Italian sculptor, Gaetano Tretanove (1858-1937) from the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington DC stands in the center of the park and honors Father Marquette and his historic significance to Mackinac Island. Located in the center of the island, Great Turtle Park offers a soccer field, baseball field, volleyball court, skateboard park, playground and restrooms. The Mackinac Island Public School playground is located across from the boardwalk just west of downtown.
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Especially for Kids Mackinac Island is a kid’s paradise. Besides the great outdoors, biking, hiking and equine activities, there are great attractions to capture your child’s attention. There are two livebutterfly displays on the Island. The Mackinac Island Butterfly House and the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory at Surrey Hill both offer visitors the chance to stroll through a garden of live butterflies, gathered from around the world. Pony rides are available at the Chambers Riding Stable at Market Street and Cadotte Avenue. The Haunted Theatre and Wax Museum is generally open into the night and offers good Old-fashioned scary fun for all. For the video game enthusiast, there is an arcade at Mission Point Resort and another next to the Arnold Line Dock to while away the hours.
Tennis Mackinac Island is home to three tennis facilities. Public tennis courts are located behind Fort Mackinac. Mission Point Resort tennis courts overlooking the Straits of Mackinac are available by appointment to resort guests. Grand Hotel’s clay courts with a view of the Mackinac Bridge are available to guests by appointment and to non-guests for a fee.
Kite Flying
While there is no public pool on Mackinac Island, there are several pools at the Island’s hotels. Grand Hotel’s luxury pool is available to guests and to visitors for a fee. Stop by the pool house for more information. Indoor pools for guests only may be found at the Island House Hotel, the Lakeview Hotel and the Murray Hotel. The Inn at Stonecliffe offers a heated outdoor pool for its guests with views of the Mackinac Bridge and forested bluff. Mission Point Resort has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub for guests. The Chippewa Hotel and Lilac Tree Hotel and Spa guests can enjoy an elaborate 25 person outdoor hot tub with a contemporary waterfall.
"Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height..." Mary Poppins had it right. The age-old art of kite flying is alive and well on Mackinac Island. The origin of the kite has been hotly debated over the centuries, was it China or in the islands of Southeast Asia? All we know is on this Island we love to fly kites and are thankful to Great Turtle Toys & Caddywampus for providing us with kite flying demonstrations, which are free to the amateur and professional flyer at Windermere Point and/or Mission Pointweather permitting of course. "...up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear oh, let's go fly a kite!"
Picnics
Hayrides
There are picnic tables throughout the State Park for those who wish to celebrate nature or the setting sun with a meal. From pizza, sandwiches and salads to exceptional meals ordered from local restaurants for that romantic interlude, Island restaurants happily offer take-out meals for those who wish to dine with nature.
Just like baseball and apple pie, enjoying the clip clop of horses and sitting amidst bales of hay on a Mackinac Island Hayride is Americana at its best. During the Lilac Festival, there is an early evening family hayride and on Halloween weekend, the haunted hayride moves eerily through the Island’s cemeteries and ends appropriately at the Haunted Theater and Wax Monster Museum downtown. Hayrides are also available for any group that would like the experience. Call the Mackinac Island Carriage Tours (906) 847-3307 to inquire or book your group’s hayride.
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GOLF Wawashkamo In 1898, summer cottagers and islanders called on Scottish golf pro, Alex Smith to design their golf course. Named by Anishinaabe/Ojibwe Chief Eagle Eye, Wawashkamo means to walk a crooked path. Wawashkamo’s place on Mackinac Island has a rich history: once a former War of 1812 battleground, it is now a National Landmark and a State of Michigan Historic Site recognized as the first and thus the oldest, continuously played 9hole course in Michigan. Wawashkamo is also one of the oldest golf courses in the United States. This Scottish links course uses rough natural terrain including thistle and heather. A few traps are the only modifications allowed. The course consists of three par3s, three par-4s and three par-5s for a 36 par at 2,999 yards from the regular tees. A second set of tee placements on each hole changes the distances, making it possible to play a full round of 18 holes.
holes are fairly short with three sets of tees: blue at 2,405 yards, white at 2,258 yards and red at 2,053 yards with a par of 33. The back nine is called Woods Nine and was designed by Jerry Matthews in 1994. This modern course features bent grass tees, greens and fairways. The holes are longer with three sets of tees: blue at 3,040, white at 2,645 red at 2,159 with a par of 34. Traversing into the interior of the Island, the Woods nine feels like a golfer’s private escape in the woods while the Grand nine feels like the ultimate executive course.
The Jewel at Grand Hotel
Mission Point
Grand Hotel is home to two picturesque nine-hole golf courses known together as the Jewel. Built in 1901, the Grand Nine is adjacent to the hotel and overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Architect Jerry Matthews redesigned the course in 1987. The
The Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point Resort is an 18 hole, two-acre executive putting course. Conveniently located just steps from the resort’s Bistro on the Greens, the course features 18 challenging holes of sculptured greens that overlook the Straits of Mackinac.
The Gateway to Mackinac Island
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FUDGE
SHOPPING DIRECTORY
While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island’s fudge has become the most popular fudge in America. In the nineteenth century, maple sugar sweets were manufactured by the local Odawa in nearby L’Arbor Croche and shipped from Mackinac Island in steamships to the confectioners in the big cities of America. But tourists wanted something regional; something made on Mackinac rather than something they could easily buy at home. Harry Murdick listened and in the late 1880’s opened “Murdick’s Candy Kitchen.” Using marble slabs with the kitchen cooling fans blowing the smell of cooking candy onto the streets, Harry’s sons Rome and Gould turned fudge making into a wonderfully scented spectator sport. Murdick’s attended county fairs and began to gain a reputation for their famous fudge. By the 1930s, Murdick’s Fudge had grown to the point where they needed summer help. Harold May, a candy maker from Kansas, answered the ad. By the 1940s, Gould Murdick was looking to retire and sold his business to Harold May. After World War II, the economy boomed and May’s Fudge began supplying postwar tourists with fudge, quality chocolates and candies and made Mackinac Island fudge famous. Soon Selma Dufina, Jim Marshall and Jerome Murdick opened shops honing their fudge-making skills to help fill the demand for fudge in the new economy. Looking to grab a piece of the action, Harry Ryba, a Detroiter who made and sold fudge at State Fairs, bought a shop on Main Street. He too believed in the spectator sport of fudge making and began to attract crowds to his store. The fudge business boomed and soon Frank Nephew opened Joann’s Fudge, Kilwin’s opened two shops and Bob Benser purchased Murdick’s Fudge from the soon-to-be-retired Jerome Murdick to preserve Mackinac Island’s first fudge making business. Mackinac Island’s fudge is an Island institution that is now known worldwide. Fudge fanatics have been dubbed “fudgies”: a term that has become synonymous with tourists in northern Michigan. The following fudge shops operate in multiple locations on Mackinac Island and with so many choices; the question remains...who has the best fudge? Only the fudgie knows for sure.
(906) 847-3591 Balsam Shop Downtown (906) 847-3593 Surrey Hill Square American made gifts, souvenirs, tshirts, sweats and outerwear.
FUDGE SHOPS
The following fudge shops make fresh fudge daily and are happy to ship your orders home or to family and friends in season. Murdick’s Fudge and Ryba’s Fudge ship year ‘round.
Joann's Fudge – 906-847-3707 Kilwin’s of Mackinac – 906-847-6500 May's Famous Mackinac Fudge – 906-847-3832 Murdick's Fudge – 906-847-3530 Murray Hotel Fudge Company – 800-4MACKINAC Ryba's Fudge – (906) 847-4065
Benjamin of Mackinac (906) 847-3822 Fuji, Kodak, Olympus and Polaroid products. (906) 847-3781 Betty's Gifts Betty's features collectibles, glassware, Swiss Army knives, artistic Indian goods and more. Birches (906) 847-3481 Browse our quaint shop filled with quality souvenirs, tees, sweatshirts, jewelry, knives and so much more. Brewster’s (906) 847-6224 Check out our large selection of souvenirs, tees, sweatshirts and more for the whole family. Butterfly House Gift Shop (906) 847-3972 Butterfly themed gifts, souvenirs, tickets and information center for the Butterfly House (near Ste. Anne's Church).
Caddywampus Toys (906) 847-0950 Novelties, toys and gifts for the “adult” child. Cagney & Colony Shop at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331 Cagney's has a fine selection of resort wear and accessories for men while Colony Shop offers resort wear and accessories for discriminating women. Carleton's Tea Shop (906) 847-3331 Specializing in gourmet foods, tea items, pottery and cookbooks. Grand Hotel. Christmas Store (906) 847-3430 Lilac Tree Centre (906) 847-6079 Chippewa Hotel Custom Mackinac ornaments to add to your holiday collection as a memento of your Mackinac getaway. Doc's House of Magic(906) 847-8188 Easy magic tricks, fantastic illusions and challenging tricks. Great gift ideas.
First National Bank of St. Ignace
“We’re right here at home”
Full Service Banking ~Personal Checking ~Business Checking ~Statement Savings ~Christmas Club Savings ~Certificate of Deposit ~Money Market Savings ~Individual Retirement Account ~Kids “Moola Moola” Savings ~Consumer Loans ~Commercial Loans ~Real Estate Mortgage General Services ~Check Cashing ~International Cables ~Money Orders ~Traveler’s Cheques ~Wire Transfers ~Western Union Mackinac Island ATM Locations ~Taxi Stand, Main Street ~Main Branch, Market Street Member FDIC
Summer Hours Monday -Friday 8:30am-4pm Saturday 9am-1pm Off Season Hours Monday -Friday 9am-3pm
Mackinac Island Branch Historic Market Street (906) 847-3732
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau presents the fragrant...
Mackinac Holiday Wreath
Built as one of the first elegant homes on Mackinac Island, this Federal Colonial has stood at the end of Huron Street since 1820. Offering many modern conveniences, it still holds the charm of yesteryear. A large yard, spacious decking and four bedrooms make it ideal for small family vacations or a couples’ getaway.
Bay Cottage Call or write for reservations or more information:
Bed &Breakfast 906.847.3401 • Box 224, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Just $36.95 each including delivery to you and yours Orders accepted from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 each season 800-454-5227 or www.mackinacisland.org
The Newest Accommodations on Mackinac Island Featured Amenities: 2 Bedroom Suite • Honeymoon Suite Air Conditioning • Refrigerator Elevator • Handicap Accessibility Turn Down Service Pillow Top Mattresses Cable Television • Internet Access Secure Bike Storage • Deposit Box Pool Table and Games
P.O.Box 178 • Mackinac Island,MI • 906.847.6530 • www.mainstreetinnandsuites.com
(906) 847-3551 Doud Mercantile The oldest family run grocery store in the State of Michigan has been serving Mackinac Island’s visitors and year ‘round residents for over 100 years. (906) 847-3816 Edward's Gifts Browse our airy shop filled with quality souvenirs, logo wear, jewelry and so much more. Frank Shama Gifts (906) 847-3956 Collectible beer steins, Belleek china, Minnetonka moccasins and souvenirs. Fresh Water Foods (906) 847-3567 Offering a medley of foods and inspired gifts for the baker, cook or entertainer. Gifts at Island House (906) 847-3347 Featuring carefully selected gifts reflecting the charm of Mackinac Island. Golf at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331 Golf clothing, equipment and accessories to make your round on the Jewel more enjoyable. Grand Hotel and Co. Fine Jewelry (906) 847-3331 Featuring fine jewelry by American designers. Great Turtle Toys (906) 847-6118 Lilac Tree Centre (906) 847-8697 Grand Gate House Courtyard Shops Dynamic environments where kids and adults are encouraged to play! Hunters Creek on the Hill (906) 847-6408 Custom jewelry, clothing resort wear. Hunters Creek Formal Wear (906) 847-0246 Formal wear specialist, featuring After Hours Formalwear. Island Bookstore (906) 847-6202 An independent bookseller dedicated to area history, historical fiction, the classics and guidebooks. Island Breeze (906) 847-8191 A refreshing shop featuring limited edition prints, charming collectibles, nautical items and more. Ivey Abitz Gallery of Fine Art Offering an online gallery of fine art photographs, oil paintings and books. Jaunting Cart (906) 847-6572 Cead Mile Failte! Experience the delights of the British Isles.
(906) 847-6311 La Galerie Explore the beautiful and unusual and expect the best bringing you back to the days when shopping was an event...as it should be. Landing Gull (906) 847-3712 Specializing in regional artwork featuring limited edition watercolors, pen and ink drawings and art photography prints. (906) 847-3297 Leather Corral High quality leather goods, moccasins, belts and accessories. Lilacs and Lace (906) 847-0100 A beautiful Victorian boutique featuring china, jewelry and fine art. Little Acorn (906) 847-3591 The little store with all the right stuff...Island books, maps, guides, calendars, postcards, film and souvenirs. Loon Feather Main Street (906) 847-3592 Surrey Hill Square (906) 847-3593 Hand crafted Native American goods, lodge décor, Island charms, Minnetonka knives, swords, replica cannons and firearms. Mackinac Birkenstock(906) 847-6065 Quality sandals, clogs and shoes as well as insoles, arch supports and accessories. Mackinac Lapidary (906) 847-1040 Custom and fine jewelry. Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331 Five shops in one with books, china, children's toys, souvenirs and products for the bath. Mackinac Moccasins (906) 847-3297 Large selection of leather, suede and embroidered moccasins, leather belts, purses and accessories.
Mission Point Clothing & Gifts (906) 847-3312 The latest resort wear, bike gear, gifts, magazines and cards. Monkey Business (906) 847-3814 Exclusive designs for the monkey lover, toys, tees, hoodies, boxers, etc. Newsstand at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3462 The place to find newspapers, magazines, film, liquor, wine, postcards, toiletries and sundries. Oil Paintings by Marlee at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331 A dramatic gallery featuring the beautiful oil paintings of Marlee Brown. Orr Kids Shop (906) 847-3211 Bicycles, single speeds, burley carts, tag-a-longs and decorated wedding tandems. Paintings by Wolfgang (906) 847-3711 Watercolors, limited edition signed lithographs and prints. Peace Frogs (906) 847-6144 A clever, humorous array of frog related items including stuffed frogs, jewelry, curios and clothing. Photos on Mackinac (906) 847-5100 This gallery and shop showcasing the photography of Robert Jerstrom and Nancy May. Picture Shop (906) 847-3822 Island books, greeting cards, post cards, tote bags, artwork and photographs.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau presents the...
Mackinac Outfitter & Marine Supply (906) 847-6100 Marine supplies, quality sportswear, footwear and accessories by Patagonia, Northface, Woolrich, Columbia, Teva and more. Maeve's Arts (906) 847-3755 Island artist Maeve Croghan’s award winning paintings are surrounded by an eclectic array of arts and crafts from around the world. Michigan Peddler (906) 847-6506 Bailiwick & American Spoon Foods, Mackinac Collection, Michigan wines and microbrews, books, art, stationary and more.
A prepaid gift card for your Mackinac Island Vacation Use anywhere MasterCard is accepted 800-454-5227 or www.mackinacisland.org
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Professor Harry's Old Time Photos (906) 847-6000 Star Line Dock Chippewa Hotel (906) 847-3522 Victorian era, Civil War and Wild West era photo studio for all ages, costumes available in all sizes. Roses 'n' Sadie (906) 847-3742 Eclectic gifts, artwork, music, clocks and upscale Mackinac Island souvenirs. Scrimshanders (906) 847-3792 Two hundred years behind the times, scrimshaw is the nineteenth century American folk art of engraving on ivory or bone. Shirt Tales (906) 847-6210 Created on site with more than 75 original designs in a variety of styles and colors. Trayser’s Trading Post (906) 847-3594 Victorian era souvenir shop, children’s toys, games, cedar boxes, resort clothes, whimsical tees and more.
T. Richards at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331 Children's toys and games. An ideal place to treat your child or grandchild to something special. Tennis Shop (906) 847-3331 at Grand Hotel Where you'll find all the necessities for the court. Victorian Summer (906) 847-1006 A lovely boutique featuring fine art, china and jewelry, beaded bags and gloves. Weber’s Floral and Gift (800) 643-8243 Serving Mackinac Island’s tabletops, restaurants, hotels and bridal parties for years with fresh flowers, pottery, gifts and more. Wings of Mackinac Gift Shop (906) 847-9464 Inspired butterfly and entomological related gifts, toys, clothing, games and books.
Over 800 live butterflies from around the world. The oldest live butterfly display in Michigan.
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906.847.3972
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1.800.454.5227 www.mackinacisland.org
In the heart of downtown
Mackinac Island
(866) 847-6575
www.lilactree.com info@lilactree.com
Reserve your Appointment with Serenity The Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa invites you to partake of the luxury of an all-suites, all-air conditioned, home away from home. Select Balcony Suites overlook Historic Main Street and Lake Huron. Excited brides, stressed executives and hopeless romantics are always welcome.
Free wireless internet
Banquet facilities
Hot tubs
Boardroom
Two-bedroom suites
Yes, we’re part of a hotel chain. A chain of exactly one.
Grand Hotel is the crown jewel of Mackinac Island. Where you can dance the night away to The Grand Hotel Orchestra. Take a horse-drawn carriage from the front nine to the back nine of The Jewel, one of Michigan’s most scenic golf courses. Or simply enjoy the view of the Mackinac Bridge from the world’s longest porch. A stay in one of our 385 uniquely decorated guest rooms includes a bountiful breakfast and generous dinner daily. And kids ll and under stay and eat free. For reservations: grandhotel.com or 1-800-33GRAND.