Beautiful Hotel Michigan
By Joanne Ott
Mackinac Island is a small island just a few miles from the Michigan Mainland. You can get there by ferry from either St Ignace or Mackinaw City. The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes.
This lovely island has a rich history and a Victorian image with many historic homes and hotels. When you arrive there you really feel you have stepped back in time as no cars are allowed anywhere on the island. Getting around means horse and buggy, biking or walking.
The island boasts Mackinac state park which the National Geographic named one of the 10 best in the USA. There is a lovely butterfly house that kids especially would enjoy with over 500 of them to see. If you enjoy golfing Wawashkamo Golf Club has a course played on 9 greens from 18 tees and is open to the public.
For people interested in history, Fort Mackinac was constructed by British soldiers during the American Revolution. It served as a sentinel in the Straits of Mackinac for over 100 years. Today, the original restored fort is a National Historic Landmark.
One of the best ways to explore the island is to take one of the many carriage tours available. You can even rent your own carriage or discover all the island has to offer on horseback.
There are many interesting shops which include clothing, gifts, fudge and candies. Several artists live on the island and their paintings are available in several galleries. My favorite store is Lilacs and Lace which has victorian china, jewelry, bath and body products and jewelry cases.
Accomodations include stately hotels, bed and breakfast, condos and suites. The island has a permanent population of about 500 but this increases dramatically in the spring and especially the busy summer season. Reservations at any place should be made well in advance.
The Grand Hotel was built in 1887 and was featured in the movie Somewhere in Time. It has even been named one of the top hotels in the world. This is an attraction itself and features luxurious victorian rooms, beautiful views and several first class restaurants.
There also is a big selection of restaurants featuring everything from casual dining to the elegant.
Mackinac Island is truly a gem and a wonderful place to visit. Michigan is beautiful in the fall and the days remain nice and this can be a great time to go there as it is much less crowded than during the summer months.
Joanne Ott is an entrepreneur from Canada. She has a home based business. http://successwithjoanne.com
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Beautiful Hotel Michigan
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