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Mackinac Island, Michigan
hotels range from grand, old Victorian resorts, bed & breakfasts, restored inns, summer cottages, apartments and rental homes. Camping is not permitted on Mackinac Island. Many visitors come to Mackinac Island especially to stay at one of the island’s fine old hotels. On this island where horse & carriage and bicycles are the favored modes of transportation, there is no other experience quite like it. Guests enjoy period furnishings and the leisurely pace of the past, but with all the amenities of the present.
The island’s oldest hotel, built in 1852 as a beach resort, is still in business and has 97 renovated rooms and two dining rooms with gorgeous views of the harbor. In the latter part of the 19th century the island grew in popularity, and by the late 1880s Mackinac Island was considered the most popular summer destination in America. Other grand hotels and inns were built, including the largest summer hotel in the world, which has a total of 385 rooms, all decorated differently, and includes a full breakfast and five-course dinner in its’ room rates. Dining here is at its finest with white linen tablecloths, vintage wines and a dress code after 6:00 P.M. Staying in any one of the Victorian hotels on Mackinac Island continues the feeling of being in another time and place, with some hotels and inns offering bicycle rentals, afternoon tea, croquet on the lawn and dancing to the sounds of big band. For anyone who loves history, a visit to Mackinac Island and staying in one of these fine old resorts, is a must – at least once in a lifetime. Most all of the hotels on Mackinac Island have beautiful views – some of the lake or harbor, others of the lighthouse or colorful gardens. One hotel even features a four-story atrium. Most all of Mackinac Island hotels have restaurants on site or nearby. Come prepared to be pampered because this is what these stately hotels are all about. Imagine standing on the wide veranda of your hotel, waiting to be picked up in a horse & carriage for a tour of the island. What a wonderful way to experience a bygone era of hospitality and charm in unparalleled comfort surrounded by natural beauty.
There are also a large number of reasonably priced bed and breakfasts, cottages, apartments and homes for rent on Mackinaw Island. Most are available by the day, week, and month or for the whole summer season. You can choose to stay in the heart of the historic downtown district, or perhaps nestled on a bluff overlooking beautiful Lake Huron. If you prefer, there are rental homes situated a little further inland from the lake, and these are generally at a lower cost. Across the bay at nearby Mackinac City and St. Ignace you will find even more accommodations at reasonable prices; bed & breakfasts, beachfront inns, budget motels, and national hotel chains. Many have excellent views of the Mackinac Bridge and Island and are conveniently located near the ferry docks for easy access to and from the island.
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