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Prst. Std.U. S. Postage PAIDMackinac Island, MIPermit No. 451

Our rooms start at $149-$309 per night.

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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.

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“One of the Top 10 Islands in the World.”-Condé Nast Traveler

Mackinac Island’s Premier Waterfront Property

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1-800-241-3341www.ChippewaHotel.com

Luxurious Suites with Private Balconies • Air Conditioned Guest RoomsGiant Waterside Jacuzzi • Harbor View Dining Room • Waterside Patio Grill

The Famed Pink Pony with Nightly Entertainment

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For all emergency needs,please dial 911.

Medical HelpThe newly constructedMackinac Island MedicalCenter offers 24-7emergency medical care.

Mackinac IslandTourism Bureau800.454.5227www.mackinacisland.orginfo@mackinacisland.orgPO Box 451Mackinac Island, MI 49757Copyright © 2006 Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

Cover: Don “Duck” Andress Leads the ParadePhoto by Terry W. Phipps

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MACKINAC ISLAND ON THE WEBThere are many sites about

Mackinac Island online. The only officialwebsite for Mackinac Island iswww.mackinacisland.org...please usethis site for up to date information,events and accommodations onMackinac Island.WIRELESS MACKINAC

The Internet Café at OrrKids BikeShop is a great spot to stay connected.For those bringing their laptop orblackberry, Mackinac Island hasmany hotspotsthroughout theIsland to connectyou to cyberspace.

Many Islandhotels offerwireless internetaccess to theirguests and theInternet Cafeoffers daily,weekly andmonthly wireless internet access cards.

Resorts1 Grand Hotel (800) 33-Grand Nightly

www.grandhotel.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 378 7 $366-650

2 Mission Point Resort (800) 833-7711 Nightlywww.missionpoint.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 150 92 $119-468

Hotels3 Chippewa Hotel Waterfront (800) 241-3341 Nightly

www.chippewahotel.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 36 26 $95-495

4 Harbour View Inn (906) 847-0101 Nightlywww.harbourviewinn.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 47 18 $89-299

5 Hotel Iroquois (906) 847-3321 Nightlywww.iroquoishotel.com ✓ ✓ ✓ 40 6 $125-765

6 Island House Hotel (800) 626-6304 Nightlywww.theislandhouse.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 94 3 $89-300

7 Lake View Hotel (906) 847-3384 Nightlywww.lake-view-hotel.us (800) 207-7075 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 84 1 $99-350

8 Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa (866) 847-6575 Nightlywww.lilactree.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 39 $130-325

9 Main Street Inn & Suites (906) 847-6530 Nightlywww.mainstreetinnandsuites.com ✓ ✓ 10 8 $75-375

10 Murray Hotel (800) 4-MACKINAC Nightlywww.4mackinac.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 67 2 $69-250

11 Pontiac Lodge (906) 847-3364 Nightlywww.pontiaclodge.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 10 3 $75-350

12 Windermere Hotel (800) 847-3125 Nightlywww.windermerehotel.com ✓ ✓ 26 $100-250

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AccommodationsMackinac 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. Withhistoric inns, quaint homes, turn of the century mansions, efficiency apartments, contemporary and estate condominiumsavailable, ranging from economical to extravagant, all visitors to Mackinac Island will find a place to call home .

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Historic Inns13 Haan’s 1830 Inn (906) 847-6244 Nightly

www.mackinac.com/haans/index.html 6 3 $90-195

14 Inn on Mackinac (800) 4-MACKINAC Nightlywww.4mackinac.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 43 1 $104-300

15 The Inn at Stonecliffe (906) 847-3355 Nightlywww.innatstonecliffe.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 16 33 $85-275

16 Metivier Inn (866) 847-6234 Nightlywww.metivierinn.com ✓ ✓ ✓ 22 $85-315

Bed & Breakfasts17 Bay View at Mackinac (906)847-3295 Nightly

www.mackinacbayview.com ✓ ✓ ✓ 16 4 $95-315

18 Bogan Lane Inn (906) 847-3439 Nightlywww.boganlaneinn.com ✓ 4 $80-115

19 Chateau Lorraine (906) 847-3820 Nightlywww.mackinac.com/chateaulorraine ✓ 5 from $75

20 Cloghaun (888) 442-5929 Nightlywww.cloghaun.com 11 $75-180

21 Cottage Inn of Mackinac (906) 847-4000 Nightlywww.cottageinnofmackinac.com ✓ 11 $95-250

22 Hart’s (906)847-3854 Nightlywww.hartsmackinac.com 8 $65-165

23 LaChance Cottage (906) 847-3526 Nightlywww.lachancecottage.com 18 $95-105

24 Lilac House (906) 847-3708 Nightlywww.mackinacisland.org/lilachouse.html 5 1 $80-140

25 Market Street Inn (888) 899-3811 Nightlywww.mackinac.com/marketstreetinn/index.html ✓ ✓ 7 2 $149-239

26 McNally Cottage (906) 847-3565 Nightlywww.mcnallycottage.net 9 $55-175

27 Pine Cottage (906) 847-3820 Nightlywww.mackinac.com/pine cottage ✓151from $75

28 Small Point B&B (906) 847-3758 Nightlywww.mackinacisland.org/smallpoint.html 7$80

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Condos & Apartments29 Condos at Oakwood (800) 699-6927 Nightly

www.yesmichigan.com/lakebluff ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 12 $135-475

30 Condos on the Cliff (877) 383-1706 Nightlywww.rjchipman.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4 $155-475

31 Harbor Place Apartments (906) 847-3347 Nightlywww.theislandhouse.com/HarborPlace.html ✓ ✓ 8 $75-250

32 Lake Bluff Condos & Suites (800) 699-6927 Nightlywww.mackinacislandlakebluffcondos.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 15 8 $135-475

33 Sunset Condominiums (800) 473-6960 Nightlywww.sunsetcondos.com ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 26 15 $100-475

Cottages, Townhomes & HomesBecause there are minimum stay requirements set forth by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission and/or the City of MackinacIsland, many properties are subject to nightly, weekly, bi-weekly and/or monthly minimum stays. For rates and minimum stayrequirements, please contact each property directly.

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35 Cottage on French Lane (248) 613-7147 ✓ 3www.cottageonfrenchlane.net

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37 Ingleneuk (703) 765-5939www.mackinacisland.org/cottagesandhomes.html 5

38 Mackinac Island Home Rentals (800) 473-6960www.sunsetcondos.com ✓ ✓ N/A

39 McGreevy Cottagewww.mcgreevycottage.com 3

40 Silver Birches on the Lake (906) 847-32384

41 Violet Residence (248) 613-7147www.violetresidence.com 5

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“Mackinac Island’s breathtaking scenery, richlydetailed architecture, well-preserved historic sitesand striking natural wonders have beencaptivating visitors for centuries.”

National Trust for Historic Preservation

SpringSpringtime on Mackinac Island offers blue skies, crisp

temperatures and the promise of a new season. Grand Hotelopens in late April and ferries resume their schedules after the icebreaks. Horses arrive ready to lose their winter coats and getback to work from their winter hiatus. Seasonal businesses opentheir doors from late April to early May to honor the beginning ofthe tourist season while Mackinac State Historic Parks opens itshistoric sites to the public.

SummerEach June since 1949, the Island celebrates the Mackinac

Island Lilac Festival, ushering in the warm, breezy days of earlysummer and the return of yachts to the harbor. This most fragrantand beautiful time of the year celebrates hundreds of lilacvarieties in bloom island-wide. The Dog and Pony Show andEpona and Barkus parade celebrate Mackinac Island’s canineand equine friends. The Lilac Festival Grand Parade, distinctivebecause horses pull all of the floats, remains one of the largestfestival parades in Michigan. Marching Bands, bagpipers, clowns,veterans, boy scouts, girl scouts, colorful floats and beautifulcarriages entertain the island’s guests in old-fashioned style. TheLibrary of Congress has declared the Mackinac Island LilacFestival as a Local Legacy Event.

June also marks the beginning of guided tours of theGovernor’s summer residence each Wednesday morning. Fourthof July parties are capped off with the downtown fireworksdisplay. The annual Chicago to Mackinac and Port Huron toMackinac Yacht Races highlights the month of July. August events

Mackinac Island:A Four Seasons Destination

include the Benjamin Blacksmith Convention, Hickory Stick GolfClassic at Wawashkamo and the Mackinac Island Annual FudgeFestival.

AutumnWith its magnificent boreal forest, Mackinac Island hosts one

of the best fall color displays in the country. The Grand Hotel’sLabor Day Jazz Festival straddles the island’s transition from latesummer into early fall and offers three days of hot jazz in a coolsetting. Runners from all over the country gather for theSeptember foot race. Two biannual events mark September’send, during the odd years, the Republican Party Conventionreturns the island to the political present while during the evenyears, we celebrate Mackinac Island’s fur trading past with theFestival of the Falling Leaves Moon complete with reenactors,voyageurs, traders and soldiers from the War of 1812. As theseason winds down and the workers and horses leave the Islandfor their winters, October brings the Destination Dream WeddingWeekend where families come together to plan the nuptials oftheir to be newlyweds. Fall would not be complete without theclassic Somewhere in Time Weekend at Grand Hotel. Shopperswill love the chance to jumpstart their holiday shopping with thefall bargains at Island shops, room rates lower to assist thosewanting to shop the days away. Finally, a fantastic Halloweencelebration complete with a foot race, trick or treating, and thefamous pumpkin roll Mission Point Resort closes the season.

WinterSnow blankets Mackinac’s winter landscape, bringing cold

temperatures but reinforcing the warmth of community ties.Arnold Transit Company provides ferry transportation to the Islandfrom November to January while Great Lakes Air schedulesservice between the airports in St. Ignace and Mackinac Island.Many summer residents return for the Annual Christmas Bazaarto sample local foods, crafts and the chance to see old friendsagain.

The Chili Cookoff, Winter Festival and Winter Fun Weekendsare a blast for families and friends to chase away the blues ofwinter. Mackinac Island’s snowy landscape offers snow trails keptpeaceful for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Seeing Arch Rock,Sugar Loaf and the historic homes covered in snow is amemorable yet not familiar experience for most Island visitors. Bythe Ides of March, Islanders reflect and prepare for the newseason.

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By CarTraveling to Mackinac Island from the south, follow I-75 north

to Mackinaw City or cross the Mackinac Bridge to St. Ignacewatching for the well-marked exits to your ferry dock of choice.For those traveling to the Island from the north, follow I-75 southto St. Ignace or cross the bridge to Mackinaw City and follow thesigns.

By FerryThree 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 fromMackinaw City and St. Ignace from May through October.

Arnold Transit Company continues service from St. Ignacefrom November until the ice in the straits prohibits the ferry fromrunning, usually in mid-January. Ferries resume operations onceweather and ice conditions permit, usually in early April.

All three ferry lines offer free parking for day-trippers andlonger term secured and unsecured parking for overnight guests.Handicap, valet and luggage service is readily available.

By BoatIf you are sailing or motoring your own vessel to the Island,

the Michigan Department of Natural Resources can handle yourmooring reservation up to six months in advance by calling800-44-PARKS.

By AirNorthwest Airline’s partner Mesaba Airlines offers flights to

the Pellston International Airport (airport code PLN) from mostmajor cities. Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165) provides charterservice from St. Ignace, Traverse City and Pellston. Taxi service isavailable from Pellston Airport to the boat docks via MackinawShuttle (www.mackinawshuttle.com) or Wolverine Stages(www.wolverinestages.com).

The Mackinac Island State Park Commission operates theMackinac Island Airport (906) 847-3231, which has a paved3,500-foot runway, unicom radio (122.8 activates runway lights)and overnight parking for small planes.

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COMMUNITYYear-round Residents

Over half of the Island’s 600 or so year-round residents areof Anishinaabe/Ojibwe descent and are members of the SaultSte. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and or Mackinac Band ofChippewa and Ottawa Indians. Approximately 90 local childrenattend the Mackinac Island Public School just west ofdowntown for their education from kindergarten through twelfthgrade. With the main industry as Tourism, most Islanders workyear round in trades such as education and construction whileothers stay busy preparing for the next season and recruitingfor summer workers to serve the influx of seasonal tourists.

Summer Visitorsand Seasonal EmployeesMackinac Island hosts nearly a million visitors each year.

Summer residents and seasonal employees increase the localpopulation substantially. Local residents, police, fire andmedical personnel work hard to accommodate this increase indemand on essential services. Those looking for employmentin the horse, hospitality and historic fields are encouraged toapply online. The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau offers linksonline at www. mackinacisland.org/employment.html.

GOVERNANCECity Government

The annually elected Mayor and city council manage theaffairs of the City of Mackinac Island while Mackinac countyofficials manage the affairs of the county from the county seatin St. Ignace.

State GovernmentThe Mackinac Island State Park occupies over 80 percent

of the Island. The Mackinac Island State Park Commissionoperates Mackinac State Historic Parks, a division ofMichigan’s Department of History, Arts and Libraries. TheDirector of the MSHP administers the historic preservation andinterpretive programs as well as the natural resources of thepark. Designed in 1885 by prominent Chicago architectFrederick Perkins, the Lawrence Young cottage, whichoverlooks the Jewel golf course near Fort Mackinac, is theofficial summer residence for the governor of the State ofMichigan.

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“The sun was just sinking beneath the horizon,casting long streams of light athwart the ruffledwaves, when the Captain called me forward to thefirst look at Mackinac.”

Dr. Gilman, Life on the Lakes, 1835

UPON ARRIVALStepping off a ferry onto the boat docks transports the visitor

back to a time when all transportation of people and goods tookplace by human or animal power. Knowledgeable dock porters forall the major hotels call out to their hotel’s guests as the boatsunload and ensure that luggage safely reaches its destination.Horse drawn taxis and scheduled horse drawn shuttle services toall properties are available for a fee for guests to get to theirproperties.

What to WearNorthern weather is delightfully changeable, even in high

summer. Dressing for the weather is a key to enjoying acomfortable visit to the Island: layered clothing appropriate to theseason, raingear, sunscreen, hats and good walking shoes orboots should help make a visit to the Island a climatic success.

The style of dress on Mackinac ranges from smart casual toblack tie. Islanders tend to dress down and for the weather whengoing out on the town. Blue jeans and t-shirts are the norm, withfleece jackets and rain gear...just in case. Chic attire characterizesthose enjoying Mackinac’s nightlife. More formal styles of dress,jacket and tie for men and upscale dress for women are requiredat Grand Hotel after 6pm. Wedding parties complete with bridesand grooms in full formal attire are common all over the Islandduring peak season.

TransportationSince 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 alltimes.

Taxi ServiceHorse drawn taxi service is only available by appointment and

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Wings Of MackinacIs Located atSurrey Hill,

Carriage Tour’sFirst Stop,Just Past

The Grand Hotel.A Nice Walk orbicycle ride

from downtown.

Arch RockRising nearly 150 feet above the water, approachable from

several hiking & biking paths as well as a designated stop throughMackinac Island Carriage Tours, Anishinaabe-Ojibwe traditiondescribes Arch Rock as the place where the Great Creator blewthe breath of life into the newly created earth. Arch Rock is aneasy 20-minute stroll from Fort Mackinac, a leisurely bike ride onM-185 to view from below and for those who like to betransported via horse and carriage, Mackinac Island CarriageTours stops at Arch Rock on all of their tours.

Devil’s KitchenThis excellent example of a limestone cavern created by the

effects of erosion and cedar-root displacement of rocks can beseen by bicycling ‘round the Island, taking your own horse andbuggy from Jack’s Livery and from ferryboats approaching theIsland west of Grand Hotel.

Sugar LoafThe dwelling place of the legendary Great Spirit Gitchie

Manitou until the coming of the Europeans, this limestone bluff isa moderate 25-minute walk from downtown may be viewed fromthe ground up from the road below or by looking down from themore intense climb up to Point Lookout.

“Nothing can exceed the beauty of thisIsland…the waters around are purity itself.”

Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, June 6, 1820

EcosystemThe landscape of Mackinac Island comprises fields, meadows,

marshes, swamps, bogs, coastline, boreal forest, limestone cavesand formations. On the Island, Mackinac State Historic Parkspreserves the environment for all plant and animal life while at thesame time provides an atmosphere for humans to reflect, exploreand rejuvenate. Taking the time to explore the landscape whilerespecting the environment is an integral part of the MackinacIsland experience.

unlike automobile taxis, whistling or waving down a taxi will notget you a ride. Because our horses work on a specific schedule, itis important to plan. The taxi stand is located on Main Street atthe end of Astor Street downtown or by calling (906) 847-3323.

Natural FeaturesMackinac Island State Park provides opportunities for visitors

to experience firsthand the unique features of a northern borealforest and witness the effects of receding glaciers. Naturallandmarks such as the slowly eroding limestone formations ofArch Rock, Robinson’s Folly, Devil’s Kitchen and Sugar Loafencourage visitors to adopt a system of measuring time in years,rather than in the hours, minutes and seconds of everyday life inthe twenty-first century.

The island is approximately 2500 acres: two miles wide, threemiles long and eight miles around. The Mackinac Island StatePark has posted signs directing visitors through the many riding,bicycling and walking trails to all natural features.

“Immediately in front rose the abrupt andpicturesque heights of the Island, robed in richestfoliage, snow-white and gleaming in the morninglight.”

Mrs. Jameson, Winter Studies and Summer Rambles, 1837

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MammalsThe Straits of Mackinac have served as a barrier for all sorts

of land mammals, although occasionally, larger mammals likewolf, deer or bear may make the journey over to the Island bycrossing the ice during winter. Common forest animals includechipmunks, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, otters, fox and coyote.However, the most abundant species of mammal living on theIsland is the bat. Having found a comfortable ecological niche onthe Island, one bat is capable of eating up to 600 mosquitoes anhour, which is a pleasant and environmental way for us to rid theIsland of flying bugs during the summer months.

WildflowersMackinac Island’s topography, geological history, soils and

climate displays a great variety of niches supporting over sixhundred species of vascular plants. The diversity of the plant life,rich contrast and splashes ofcolor create a stunning backdropfor Mackinac’s wildflowers.Special favorites on the Islandare the graceful yellow LadySlippers and Trillium that turnfrom white to pink as theyblanket the forest floors eachspring. Yet, it is the quietannouncement of seasonalchange through the wildflowersthat makes one appreciate thenatural beauty of MackinacIsland’s living landscape.

BirdsBecause birds dislike flying over cold waterways, they often

"island-hop" across the Great Lakes to their summer homes in thenorth. A popular migration spot, Mackinac Island is a resorthabitat to many species of birds. The seasonal changes bringmany 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 betweenthree Great Lakes which surround it and seem tobe incessantly playing ball with one another.”

Father Claude Dablon, Jesuit Relations, LV, 157-167

Early VisitorsAccording to Anishinaabe-Ojibwe tradition, Mackinac Island is

a sacred place populated by the first people and was home to theGreat Spirit Gitchie Manitou. Mackinac Island, by virtue of itslocation in the center of the Great Lakes waterway, became atribal gathering place. Native Americans traveling the Straitsregion likened the shape of the island to that of a turtle’s back

and named it Michilimackinac, Land of the Great Turtle. Once theEuropeans came, these early visitors believed Gitchie Manitoufled the Island to dwell in the Northern Lights.

Mackinac’s location and rich fish population also drew Frenchtraders and Jesuit missionaries. In the 1670s, the first Europeansvisited Mackinac. Reflecting the influence of these traders,Mackinac is spelled in the French tradition and pronounced mack-in-awe. Father Claude Dablon wished to establish a mission onMackinac Island and encouraged Father Jacques Marquette tomove his congregation to the island. Eager to escape the dangersfrom the Huron and Sioux conflict, Father Marquette agreed andmoved his displaced band of Huron followers to the island.

Fur TradeAt about the same time French missionaries attempted to

convert the Native Americans, French fur traders sought theirassistance in the lucrative fur business. For 150 years, throughFrench, British and American settlements of Mackinac, the furtrade business thrived on Mackinac. Europeans shipped canoe-loads of goods to Mackinac to trade for Indian-trapped beaver,muskrat, otter and fox pelts. The Stuart House museum interpretsthese exciting and historically significant years when millions ofdollars worth of furs changed hands. During the 1820s, MackinacIsland became one of the most valuable trading posts. MadameLaFrambroise sold her interests to John Jacob Astor’s AmericanFur Company. Fur trade dominated life on Mackinac Island andAstor became a household name.

Military SettlementAfter the French and Indian War (1754-1763), the British

moved their local settlement from Fort Michilimackinac on themainland to Mackinac Island. Threats from American forces, aswell as growing unrest amidst the Odawa and Anishinaabe-Ojibwe led the British Commander Patrick Sinclair to choose themore defensible location provided by the island bluffs. In order toprotect their interests in the Great Lakes Fur Trade, Anishinaabe-Ojibwe chiefs Kitchie Negon, Pouanas, Koupe andMagousseihigan sold Mackinac Island to the British on May 12,1781 during the American Revolutionary War. Following therevolution and the Treaty of Ghent, Fort Mackinac was turnedover to the Americans and the British moved north to St. JosephIsland.

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”It all started in 1780 during the AmericanRevolution when Governor Patrick Sinclairdecided 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 theAmericans on Mackinac. The British forced an Americansurrender after a surprise landing on the north side of the Islandallowed them to occupy the high ground at what is now FortHolmes. After losing their fort to the British, the Americansattempted to recapture the fort in 1814 by duplicating the British

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plan of landing on the north. However, the British met them onDousman’s farm (near present-day Wawashkamo Golf Course)and forced them to withdraw with many casualties. The Islandcontinued as a battleground during the War of 1812 (1812-1815),which eventually confirmed American and Canadianindependence from the British crown. British troops were thenforced to turn Fort Mackinac over to the Americans.

FishingIn the 1830s, Mackinac’s primary industry switched to fishing.

Schooners and steamboats traveled the Great Lakes andprovided contact with markets hungry for the Straits areaswhitefish, lake trout and other native species. Distinctive Mackinacboats were designed to protect the anglers who set out in allkinds of weather to set miles of gill nets. Small entrepreneursdominated the fishing trade and the American Fur Companywarehouses switched from storing furs to storing fish. Beforecompetition increased in the area in the 1870s, Mackinac shippedas many as 20,000 barrels of fish a year.

America’s Northern FrontierThe village of Mackinac was incorporated in 1817 and served

as the seat for the territorial county of Michilimackinac by 1818and as the seat of Mackinac County from 1849-1882.Michilimackinac covered much of what is now Michigan. FortMackinac housed the central government for the Northern Frontierafter the American Revolution. By the end of the War of 1812, theIsland figured prominently in the governing and early developmentof the Northwest Territory. Fort Mackinac served in the Civil Waras a prison for Confederate sympathizers and the island providedvolunteers for the Union cause from both its native and militaryranks.

“O Mackinac, thou lonely Island, how shall Idescribe thy various beauties! Certainly forsituation, history, and native loveliness, it is themost interesting Island in our States.”

Mrs. Steele, A Summer Journey in the West, 1840

National IdentityAfter the Civil War, Mackinac quickly became a popular resort

destination and Mackinac’s business switched to tourism. Itshealthy environment and beautiful scenery attracted visitors wearyof war and eager for relaxing vacations. By 1875, Congresscreated Mackinac Island National Park, the country’s secondnational park after Yellowstone. Military operations at the Fort hadceased and soldiers were removed from Fort Mackinac by 1895.Mackinac Island National Park then became Michigan’s first statepark.

Mackinac and the Victorian EraIn the 1880s and 1890s, Mackinac changed greatly. Business

investment by large railroad companies and increased personalwealth led to the construction of opulent summer homes.Meatpackers, lumbermen and railroad barons constructed elegant“cottages”.

Three transportation companies joined forces with hotelierJohn Oliver Plank and Charles Caskey, a local cottage builder withan amazing reputation for quick construction, and built GrandHotel in less than four months out of native white pine. From itsinception, Grand Hotel was designed to provide elegantaccommodations and unsurpassed service. Since the depression,when W. Stewart Woodfill, a former desk clerk purchased thehotel; the hotel has remained in the same family. Under thedirection of his nephew, R. Daniel Musser, Jr., the Musser familycontinues to maintain a nineteenth century atmosphere whileproviding many of the comforts and conveniences of the twenty-first century.

Along with well-heeled summer residents, the traveling publicof the late 1800s also enjoyed Mackinac’s great offerings. TheArnold Line was founded in 1878 by George T. Arnold to ferrypassengers to Mackinac. Local carriage drivers were hired totake visitors on sightseeing excursions, entertaining them withstories about Indian legends and local history.

Growing concerns for public health and safety in the 1920s ledto regulatory systems which remain in effect today, restrictingmotor vehicles, excluding emergency vehicles, in both the StatePark and the City of Mackinac Island. The local carriage driversformed the Carriagemen’s Association in the mid-1920s and by1947 formed today’s Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Inc.

PreservationThe Mackinac Island State Park Commission began its

preservation efforts in the 1890s. A great many physical changesoccurred over the past 100 years, but much has remained thesame. The fort buildings remain as they were and Market Streetas well as Main Street, are bustling business sites.

To recognize the increasing commitment to historicpreservation in American communities, the National Trust forHistoric Preservation honored the Mackinac Island community forprotecting its historical legacy through the preservation of historicbuildings, landmarks and the downtown area.

THE ARTSMackinac Island offers a rich mixture of arts and arts-related

events and activities befitting a community with a strong culturalheritage and an intense devotion to history and preservation.

ExhibitionsGrand Hotel hosts annual shows of nineteenth century

American art from the Masco American Art Collection. Pastexhibitions have featured Hudson River School and AmericanImpressionism. The Mackinac Art Gallery at Murray Hotel andMackinac Island Public Library also host exhibitions and openingsthroughout the season.

Art GalleriesGalleries to visit include Oil Paintings by Marlee at Grand

Hotel. Marlee honors the traditions of painterly styles from Monetto 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 worldand my first responsibility to my art. Only color moves me like thewhite birches do as they poetically reach across the cerulean skyand rhythmically divide the cobalt water.” Her poetic work hangs inmany private and corporate collections in the U.S., abroad andmost notably at the White House.

Richard Wolfgang’s watercolors are displayed in his galleryPaintings by Wolfgang on Historic Market Street. Each season,Wolfgang offers a new painting for the Mackinac Island LilacFestival and after a decade, these posters and lithographs havebecome highly collectible. Like all artists, his painterly style isalways evolving. From his early works which are rendered withadept attention to the detail of Mackinac Island’s architecture tohis current works which depict the nature of movement, birdsflying, wind blowing or water waving to the shore, his work isalways vibrantly alive yet tranquil. He is exhibited throughout theMidwest and has won many awards.

Also on Market Street, Maeve’s Arts featuring the works ofIsland artist Maeve Croghan. When asked how she arrives at hersubject matter, Maeve writes, "My paintings are most often begunoutside where I find a subject to paint, enabling me to experienceand understand nature at a very deep level. I am particularlyattracted to old forms of life; aged trees, vines and rocks which

Hay StacksMarlee Brown • Oil on Canvas

Winter WalnutMaeve Croghan • Oil on Canvas

AnyaPam Finkel • Oil on Canvas

Mackinac HarborPat Pulte • Oil on Boards

2006 Music FestivalMark Arminski • Poster

Gaslight GeraniumsRichard Wolfgang • Watercolor

seem to possess a knowledge beyond human understanding."True to her roots, Maeve paints with Turner’s approach to cloudsand the expressionist’s eye for earnest, rich colors as in the workof Franz Marc, with the brush stroke filled with sincerity andspontaneity. Her paintings are collected and exhibited throughoutthe country.

Island artist Pat Pulte’s Mackinac Art Gallery at Murray Hoteldisplays his oil paintings depicting Island scenes. With the eye ofone who observes the nature of things, Pulte’s work shows thedetails of a babbling brook, the serenity of the woodlands, thevigor of water and the loneliness and bravery found in Victorianera architecture. More recently, his paintings recall the tonalityintroduced by Corot with the color palette and brush strokes ofCezanne. To promote the artist in each of us, Murray Hotel offersHelga’s Palette Painting Workshops each season, checkwww.mackinacisland.org/events.html for dates.

Artist and Mackinac Island Public School art teacher PamFinkel moved to the Island in 1981. Her ability to attainremarkable harmony with naturalistic illusionism when depicting aspecific moment in time recalls methods first introduced by the18th century painter Caravaggio, yet her brushwork is reminiscentof 20th century American Modernist painter Georgia O’Keeffe.Pam shares, “The images zero in on the always seen and nevernoticed, simple stopped parts of something complicated.” She iscurrently working on an illustrated book for children, which will beon exhibition with books and prints available at The Tower atMission Point Resort. Her work may also be found at Edward'sGifts, Maeve's Arts, the Murray Hotel gallery room for the monthof June, and the Public Library from August through September.

Island Breeze in the Horse Corral Mall and Lilac and Lace atthe Carousel Shops feature the work of many regional artistsincluding watercolor artist Katherine Chaney Fritz.

Detroit Rock Art artist Mark Arminski creates the MusicFestival poster each season. Arminski is known internationallyamong rock art collectors and has exhibited in manyretrospectives with the veteran rock art artists Grimshaw, Griffenand Mouse. Having designed posters for Aerosmith, AllmanBrothers, Tori Amos, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Iggy

Pop, Patti Smith, Soundgarden, Eric Clapton and others, his workhas been featured at the San Francisco Rock Art Expo, GermanMuseum, fur Kunst und Gewerbe and most notably, the Rock andRoll Hall of Fame. The Mackinac Arts Council and the MackinacIsland Tourism Bureau organize the Music Festival. Posters andlimited edition lithographs of Arminski’s poster will be availableduring the Festival in late August.

“It was a mass of purple shadow; and just at oneextremity the sun plunged into the lake, leavingits reflection on the water, like the skirts of a robeof fire, floating. This too vanished, and wereturned in the soft calm twilight, singing as wewent.”

Mrs. Jameson, Winter Studies and Summer Rambles, 1837

PhotographyMackinac offers a paradise of opportunities for amateur and

professional photographers alike. Mackinac has charmed manyphotographers and their inspired works, posters, magazines andcoffee table books may be found locally at many of the Island'sshops and galleries. In a juxtaposition of past, present and future,many use the power of the internet as their virtual gallery similarto the way armchair travelers of a century past utilizedphotographic stereo views from the comfort of their parlors.

Island resident & photographer Nancy May and photographerRobert Jerstrom share the site www.photosonmackinac.com.Nancy May’s vibrant and descriptive work shows her interest incapturing everything from the trillium blanketing the forest floor tothe clouds moving across the sky. Robert Jerstrom’s ability tocapture the essence of the Island’s four seasons through the lightof the landscape is evident. Joshua and Cynthia Ivey Abitz tradedin their Market Street Gallery for an online showcasewww.iveyabitz.com to share their artwork. As painters andphotographers, they have a painters approach to photography.

Round Island LighthouseTerry Phipps • Photograph

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Producing paintings and silver gelatin prints, the Ivey-Abitzes seekto show the nature of the landscape, the expressiveness ofarchitecture and the essence of human spirit. Collecting theworks of Mackinac Island’s photographers is a confirmation ofone’s travel experience through the eyes of those who artisticallycelebrate their surroundings.

Photo essays of note include Exploring the Seasons byRobert Jerstrom, Mackinac Island: Creations by Joshua & CynthiaIvey Abitz and Seasons of Mackinac by the Kodak Award winningphotography of Northern Michigan resident Terry W. Phipps. Inaddition, Terry W. Phipps images are seen throughout this guide.He will be offering a digital photography workshop during theMackinac Island Fudge Festival each season.

FilmsMackinac Island has provided the setting for two popular films:

in 1946, MGM filmed a romantic tale of lost and found love calledThis Time for Keeps starring Jimmy Durante and the famousswimming star, Esther Williams. In 1979, the Island was thesetting for a romantic fantasy involving Grand Hotel titledSomewhere in Time, starring the late Christopher Reeve and JaneSeymour. Each fall Grand Hotel hosts a reunion weekend of fansenchanted by the movie. Mission Point Resort offers first runmovies on Monday evenings during peak season at the theater.

LiteratureWriters have found the solitude of the Island inspiring for

generations. Alexis De Tocqueville (1805-1859), writer of thepolitical classic Democracy in America, visited Mackinac Islandduring the summer of 1831 by steamboat and recorded his visit inhis journal. Margaret Fuller (1810-1850), one of the founders ofthe American transcendentalist movement, visited and wroteabout Mackinac Island in her book Summer on the Lakes. HenryDavid Thoreau (1817-1862) wrote about the Island in hisMinnesota Journey, Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909) penned TheMan without a Country at Mission House and in 1905; Mark Twain(1835-1910) gave two lectures at Grand Hotel. ChiefMacketebenessy (c. 1815-1908) also known as Andrew J.Blackbird visited often and wrote about his visits to MackinacIsland in his book History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians ofMichigan.

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Novelist Constance Fenimore Woolson’s (1840-1894) novel“Anne”, which offers a story about a young girl’s adventures onMackinac Island. Anne’s Tablet, behind her former cottage highatop the Fort bluff, commemorates Woolson’s literary contributionsto Mackinac Island as does the downtown arts & crafts movementharbor cottage “Anne”, aptly named after the location where shewrote many of her works.The Island bookstore hosts author signings and new release

parties throughout the summer season, click onwww.mackinacisland.org/events.html for more information.

Mackinac Arts CouncilFounded in 2002, the Mackinac Arts Council (MAC) hosts

many outstanding arts-related events each summer includingworkshops, symposia, exhibitions and more. The Mackinac IslandMusic Festival occurs each August. Musicians performing haveincluded Motor City Music Award winners the Forbes Brothers,Hummingbirds, Grievous Angel, Mustard’s Retreat andsinger/songwriters Michelle Chenard, Mary McGuire & JCWhitelaw. Songwriting, guitar and business workshops willtranspire as well as an afternoon concert on the lawn of MissionPoint Resort.

“Mackinac is really worth seeing. There is nofiner summer climate in the world.”

Thomas L. McKenney, Sketches of a Tour to the Lakes, 1826

Architecture on Mackinac IslandMackinac Island’s carefully preserved military architecture

helps to remind us of the creation and development of Americaand her frontiers in the last several centuries. Fort Mackinac’sdesignation as a National Historic Landmark draws thousands ofvisitors each day. The Island’s early French buildings reflectarchitectural styles found in northern France and Canada’s St.Lawrence River Valley.

With few exceptions, Mackinac Island’s building areconstructed of wood and at least eleven are built of logs, mostwith clapboard siding. There is also an active history of buildingover existing buildings as well as moving buildings around on theIsland, which lends to each buildings history of place. Stylesfound on Mackinac Island span three centuries and include NativeAmerican, French Rustic, Military, Colonial, Victorian Era stylessuch as Carpenter Gothic, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival,Classical Revival, Shingle Style, Arts & Crafts, Queen Anne andAmerican Foursquare.

Wealthy Midwestern industrialist families began constructingtheir summer cottages in the late nineteenth century, incorporatingsoaring turrets, elaborate porches, stained and leaded glasswindows, carved wood ornamentation and carriage houses. TheSecretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation arefollowed by today’s owners when repairing or remodeling as away to preserve and salute the builders, architects and families ofMackinac Island’s three centuries of American architectural styles.In part and because of Mackinac Island's architecturalimportance, the United States of America has declared much ofthe architecture and the entire Island as a National HistoricLandmark.

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General Calendar of EventsJanuary

Boats stop runningCross Country Ski and Snowshoe season begins

FebruaryMackinac Island Recreation Department's WinterfestCross Country Ski/Walk Postcard Poker RallyVillage Inn Winter Fun Weekend & Chili Cookoff

MarchSte. Anne's St. Patrick's Day CelebrationVillage Inn Pool Tournaments & Texas Hold-Em

AprilSummer horses return to the Island from winter retreatGrand Hotel Opens

MayTrillium and Daffodil Season beginsFort Mackinac opensMother's Day Weekend & Bridal Show at Mission Point ResortAnnual Zoo de Mac Bike RaceMemorial Day Dog Walk

JuneAnnual 10 Day Mackinac Island Lilac FestivalLilac Festival 10K Run/WalkFeast of Epona and Dog & Pony ShowGrand Hotel Arts Weekend

JulyAnnual Art Exhibition at Mackinac Island Public LibraryFourth of July Celebrations and FireworksStone Skipping TournamentFort Mackinac All American Picnic Catered by Grand HotelPort Huron Bay View Yacht Club's Annual Race to MackinacAnnual Mackinac to Manitoulin to Little Current Yacht RaceChicago Yacht Club's Annual Race to MackinacHeritage Baseball Classic

AugustBattle Day Golf Tournament at WawashkamoBenjamin Blacksmith ConventionMackinac Island Annual Horse ShowMackinac Island Music FestivalMackinac Island Fudge Festival & Arts Week

SeptemberLabor Day Jazz Festival at Grand HotelLabor Day Dog WalkAnnual Around the Island Labor Day Regatta16th Michigan and 102nd Colored Infantry

Civil War Reenactors at Fort MackinacCarelton Varney's Antique & Design

Fall Festival at Grand HotelFestival of the Falling Leaves Moon

OctoberHelga’s Palette Watercolor WorkshopGrand Hotel Murder Mystery WeekendDestination Dream Wedding WeekendGrand Hotel Big Band Dance Extravaganza WeekendGreat Turtle Trail Run 1/2 Marathon and 5.7 Mile Run/WalkGrand Hotel Somewhere In Time Weekend Mackinac IslandHalloween Festival Weekend

NovemberSummer horses move off Island for winter retreatCozy Accommodations & Winter Retreat Packages Available

DecemberCross Country Ski & Snowshoe Season BeginsNew Year's Eve Celebration

Four Day ItineraryDay One

- Stop by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau in the heart ofdowntown to inquire about current events and pick a map anddining guide.

- Rent bikes, grab some snacks or a picnic basket and takean 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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Historic Houses of WorshipIn 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 convertedHurons, where he established his mission to convert theAnishinaabe/Ojibwe. Making several trips with Indian guides fromthe Straits of Mackinac down the Mississippi and back up theIllinois River, Father Marquette’s explorations led to importanthistorical, ethnological and geographic knowledge of the land, aswell as the conversion of many tribes throughout the Midwest toCatholicism. Although not a functioning house of worship, theBark Chapel at Marquette Park serves as a reminder of the earlymissionaries’ history of place. Four working churches ofarchitectural significance still stand on Mackinac Island. Theoldest, Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church, a Victorian-style church justeast of downtown serves the community year-round. Built in1882, the Gothic Revival Trinity Episcopal Church, also open year‘round, exhibits an architectural style common in rural areas ofthe nineteenth century Midwest. The Little Stone Church, onCadotte Avenue at the base of the hill leading to Grand Hotel, is agothic-styled Union Congregational Church that was establishedin 1900 and built of Mackinac Island stones. Mission Church,two blocks beyond Ste. Anne’s on Main Street, was built in 1829-30 by the congregation of Rev. William Ferry and offers thesimple lines of puritan design.

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DESTINATION WEDDINGSThe quaint ambiance, soothing lake breezes, romantic horse

drawn carriages and Victorian architecture provide a magical aurafor the couples, and their families, who choose to marry onMackinac Island.

To help those marrying on the Island plan their important day,Mission Point Resort hosts their Annual Bridal Show each Mayand is an excellent place to meet vendors specializing inweddings. The Tudor revival mansion turned estate hotel, the Innat Stonecliffe offers a food and wine tasting and wedding planningweekend in early June and the extravagant Destination DreamWedding Weekend occurs each fall.

“I came to Mackinac, because Mrs. Wandriecame first.”

Otto Wandrie, Mackinac Island Restaurateur 1943

Destination Dream Wedding WeekendHosted by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau and The Knot,

the three-day Destination Dream Wedding Weekend is for thosewho truly want to plan their weddings from start to finish with theirfriends and family. Cake tastings, wine tastings and deliciousculinary events along with a fashion show, dance lessons, brideand groom karaoke, a wedding party pub crawl and the romanticMackinac Island Carriage Parade will help the almost newlywedgather ideas to create the perfect destination wedding. GrandHotel’s newest restaurant, Gate House, will host the GrandFashion Show showcasing classic wedding apparel runway stylefor the bride and groom along with gorgeous floral displays fromMargaret’s Garden and hair and makeup tips from the Astor Salonat Grand Hotel.

During the entire weekend, there will be how to symposiumswith wedding coordinators, rehearsal, ceremony and receptionsite visits along with carriage tours, horseback riding, hiking andbiking tours so bridal parties can really see how easy it is to havea Mackinac wedding.

Unforgettable WeddingsGrand Hotel, the definition of Mackinac Island refined

elegance is available for your wedding whether you would like tomarry in the Tea Garden, Grand Porch or in the many beautifullydecorated spaces throughout the hotel. With gorgeous guestrooms, a full service salon & spa, flowers, jewelry, gifts, favors,musicians, photographers, culinary excellence provided by world-renowned chefs and pastry chefs, and dedicated staff on site;your wedding will be impeccable. There is no other setting in theworld like Grand Hotel.

Mission Point Resort once a center for world peace, is also anexcellent choice for a destination wedding Many brides andgrooms have tied the knot at their beautiful gazebo overlookingthe straits of Mackinac. On site, the talented staff at 7th HeavenSalons and celebrated photographer, Robert Jerstrom of Resort

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Photography ensure you and your pictures will look their best.Their experienced staff of wedding specialists will assist you withyour celebration offering menus, cakes, music, hair & makeup,photography, accommodations and more on the beautiful groundsof Mission Point Resort.

The Condé Nast Award for top hotels in America wasbestowed upon Hotel Iroquois for the past two years and theyoffer gracious service for your wedding from start to finish. Besure to attend the Extreme Makeover: Dining Edition for atraditional look at food and wine pairing and learn the propertechniques of dining etiquette during the Destination DreamWedding Weekend.

The Island House Hotel, the oldest hotel on the Island hashosted weddings on their porch for over 150 years and now offeran additional quaint ceremony location at their new gardengazebo. With two on site restaurants, the chefs at 1852 GrilleRoom and Ice House offer a wide variety of menu options whilethe pastry chefs at Island House create beautiful and deliciouswedding cakes.

With the newest amenities and impeccable attention to detail,Murray Hotel and Inn on Mackinac will ensure you have aromantic and memorable wedding or anniversary. On sitecatering, fudge favors and more are available. For formal orcasual weddings, whether at the Hotel or the Inn, the Victorian erais clearly preserved to create a memorable setting.

Blending old world charm with contemporary amenities thehistoric Lake View Hotel creates exceptional events. Their culinarydynamic duo chef Keith Lynch and pastry chef Erica Snowcelebrate the cuisines of France, Italy and North America whileGoodfellows Grille creates a great bar for your reception.

Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is a popular place for rehearsalparties, vow renewals and receptions. Their upper and lowerdecks offer great views of the straits and their master suites arean excellent space as a reception room for arriving families andfriends. Located in the hotel, the Pink Pony Bar & Grill is a funplace for afterglows and rehearsal dinners. Their sister propertythe Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa have dedicated professionals on site toshow off their all suites hotel property and modern spa whereeveryone is always pampered.

Main Street Inn & Suites is the Island’s newest hotel andoffers wonderful accommodation for wedding parties completewith a billiards room to help while away the prenuptial jitters.

Harbour View Inn offers one of the most picturesque vistasfrom their colonial revival mansion built in the earliest days of theVictorian era. This historic hotel’s amenities including a romanticgarden gazebo and courtyard, parlor and lush lawn forceremonies and receptions, catering and more available on site.

Up Island, the Tudor revival mansion turned estate hotel, theInn at Stonecliffe overlooks the Mackinac Bridge from the slopinglawn. Be sure to consider a ceremony in the Grotto around thefountain in this Edwardian era garden in the woods. If you haveever thought about having a sprawling estate wedding, the staff atthe Inn at Stonecliffe will make sure your dreams are realized.

Windermere Hotel at the west end of Main Street offers aglorious three season garden setting and delightful porch andparlor for your wedding as well as a spectacular water viewoverlooking Round Island. Popular places for boutique weddingsinclude 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 wonderfulsettings for weddings, be sure to stop in any of the properties thatcatch your eye while visiting the Island.

Somewhere in Time Wedding LocationsEnthusiasts for the film Somewhere in Time starring the late

Christopher Reeve and the lovely Jane Seymour filmed onMackinac Island, will find many locations from the film availablefor wedding ceremonies. In addition to locations at Grand Hoteland Mission Point, the Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran will sail smallwedding parties to be married on the water overlooking RoundIsland lighthouse. Mackinac Historic State Parks have madeavailable the original gazebo from the film for weddingceremonies at the overlook near Anne’s Tablet adjacent to FortMackinac.

Salons & SpasFeaturing 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 inGrand Hotel, the salon salutes the glory days of Hollywoodglamour and yes, non guests are also invited to enjoy the Grandexperience at Astor Salon.

7th Heaven Salon has two full service salons and day spas onMackinac Island, one at the Grand Gate House Courtyard Shops

and the other at Mission Point Resort. Offering a full menu ofsalon services, the upbeat, friendly staff ensures you have agreat time while offering guests a pleasurable and relaxingexperience.

In the heart of downtown, the Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa offers asoiree of spa treatments including massage, fudge wraps, facials,manicures and pedicures. The jetted spa tub is a bath loversdelight and the quiet room is a nice place to relax with a cup oftea for real relaxation before or after spa services.

FlowersMargaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel has each season been

providing flowers for over fifty years and will highlight theirbeautiful floral designs at the Grand Fashion Show at GateHouse. Weber’s Floral & Gift show their innovative floral designsat their lovely shop on Market Street. Here you will learn how toplan flowers for the bridal party, ceremony and reception. Inaddition, participants will learn the Victorian era language offlowers. During this era, flowers were more than beautiful, eachcarried an important meaning. A few meanings include, Ivyrepresenting fidelity, Blue Violet translates as love whileHoneysuckle represents the bond of love.

Wedding ConsultantsWhile many choose to plan their own weddings, others prefer

to hire one of Mackinac Island’s wedding coordinators. Weddingcoordinators can easily answer your questions; show youlocations, suggest caterers, florists, photographers and musiciansand know what to do in the event something goes awry at the lastminute while ensuring you stay calm and within your budget. Aprofessional wedding planner can ease the planning, tension anddecision making of your destination wedding so that you mayenjoy your engagement and your wedding without the worriesassociated with being the project manager.

ClergyThere are many ways to marry on Mackinac Island and our

clergy are dedicated to ensuring your ceremony is perfect. SteAnne’s, Trinity and Little Stone Church are full service churcheswith staff clergy to perform your wedding while Mission Churchand the gardens and gazebos require licensed ministers or aJustice of the Peace to assist with your wedding day. Those who

perform weddings on Mackinac Island have decades ofexperience and offer tailored ceremonies to honor your family,while several ministers are bilingual to celebrate your heritage. Allare familiar with the laws governing marriage in the state ofMichigan and will be happy to consult with you at the variousevents during the weekend about your wedding ceremony.

Rehearsal DinnersTraditionally the groom’s family soiree, the rehearsal dinner is

easy to plan on Mackinac Island. Many families like to have agreat dinner and either begin or end with a fun family event suchas a family carriage tour, golf or excursion on the MackinawBreeze catamaran. Please be sure to read our dining section orclick www.mackinacisland.org/dining for more about having agreat event at one of Mackinac Island’s fabulous restaurants.

Wedding Party Pub CrawlThe Bacchanalian event of any wedding getaway is the

Wedding Party Pub Crawl. Island bachelor, bachelorette andwedding parties are often seen in pub-crawl tees searching outautographs from Mackinac’s finest bartenders while gallivantingaround town before or after the formal festivities. This is a greatway to visit the pubs and enjoy the entertainment island wide.

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CarriagesGough Livery 906-847-3228Mackinac Island Carriage Tours 906-847-3573

ChurchesLittle Stone Church 906-847-3877Mission Church (off season) 517-373-4296

(in season) 906-847-3328Ste Anne’s Catholic Church 906-847-3507Trinity Episcopal Church 906-847-3798

Gardens, Gazebos & VerandasFort Mackinac 906-847-3328Grand Hotel 906-847-3331Harbourview Inn 906-847-0101Hotel Iroquois 906-847-3312Inn at Stonecliffe 906-847-3355Island House Hotel 906-847-3341Mackinac Island Butterfly House 906-847-3972Marquette Park 906-847-3328Metivier Inn 906-847-6234Mission Point 800-833-7711Surrey Hill Gazebo 906-847-3307Somewhere in Time Gazebo 906-847-3328Windermere Hotel 906-847-3301Wings of Mackinac ButterflyConservatory 906-847-9464

On the WaterArnold Line Ferry 800-847-3351British Landing 906-847-3328Dreamseaker Charters 888-634-3419EUP Fishing & Charters 877-455-FISHMackinaw Breeze Catamaran 906-847-8669Shepler’s Ferry 800-828-6157Star Line Ferry 800-638-9892

CakesAnnie’s Cakes 906-847-3473Bella e Dolce 231-625-8232Great Turtle Cakes 906-484-2855Island House Weddings 800-399-0403Martha’s Sweet Shop 888-85SWEET

Clergy & OfficiantsRev. Joyce Brown-Moore 231-238-7600Rev. Rudy Kuyten 231-627-9525

Minister Tom Marx 877-881-9736Rev. Edwin G. Remaly 231-627-6996Rev. Glad Foster-Remaly 231-627-6996Rev. Sheryl Sedgeman 989-387-2129

ConsultantsFor the Love of Mackinac 906-847-3691Mackinac IslandWedding Specialist 231-436-5686

Mackinac's Magical Moments 517-546-3082

FlowersMargaret's Gardenat Grand Hotel 906-847-3331

Weber’s Floral & Gift 800-643-8243

Fudge & FavorsCustomized Memoriesof Mackinac 906-847-3714Joann’s Fudge 906-847-6357Kilwin’s of Mackinac 906-847-6500May’s Candy Shop 906-847-3832Michigan Peddler 906-847-6506Murray Fudge Co. 800-4MACKINACMurdick’s Fudge 906-847-3530Ryba’s Fudge 906-847-6261

InvitationsAutumn Writings 847-751-8589Great Turtle Creations 724-458-4844Mackinac Invitations 877-290-8487

MusiciansAnne Brege, Harpist 313-823-1763Classic Music for Weddings& Receptions 231-529-7746

D. Gregor MacGregor, Bagpipes 800-529-8805Robert McCloy,Guitar & Musicians of Mackinac 866-812-4138

Roger Humphrey, Classical Guitar 800-266-0795Wendy Leino, Flute 231-436-5111Mary McGuire, Guitar/Vocals 231-881-6701Music a la Carteclassical ensembles 231-276-9020

Sylvia Norris, Harpist 231-922-3546Dan Seely, Piano/Organ 906-847-3798Kerry West, Guitarist/Vocalist 906-643-7662

Disc JockeysDance Hall DJs 517-819-3287Mackinac DJs 877-368-4433Sound Productions 888-DJ4HIRE

Newspaper AnnouncementsMackinac Island Town Crier 906-847-3788

Photographers & VideographersBrumfield Photography 231-347-8880Famous Film & Video 866-239-4119Island Photo 888-597-3729Island Portraits 906-847-3992Jim Nelson Photography 877-537-2925Omega Studios 989-379-7246Photography by Blair 800-968-9998Resort Photography 866-841-1500

Tuxedo RentalHunter’s Creek Formal Wear 906-847-0246Mackinac Tuxedo 906-643-7001

Wedding LicenseMackinac County CourthouseSt. Ignace 906-643-7300

Wines & Private Label WinesCustomized Memoriesof Mackinac 906-847-3714

L.Mawby Vineyards 231-271-3522Michigan Peddler 906-847-6506

Mackinac Island Wedding ServicesPlease visit www.mackinacisland.org/weddings for member websites

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FINE DINING, WINEAND ENTERTAINMENT

DiningMackinac Island is the proud summer home to excellent chefs

from all over the world. Culinary arts students gain experience byworking in Island kitchens, bringing new ideas and freshprogressive tastes to our palates. Incorporating regionalingredients with World Beat flavors, there is something foreveryone. Menus are available at the Tourism Bureau and in thewindows of Island restaurants. Front desk personnel are familiarwith most restaurants and their word-of-mouth recommendationsare the most sincere form of flattery when making plans for anevening out.

From colonial to contemporary classics, American culinaryhistory is rich on Mackinac Island while Austrian, French, Irish,Italian, Jamaican and Mexican inspired dishes reflect the island’sinternational connections. To sample the variety of Island cuisine,be sure to attend Taste of Mackinac during Lilac Festival everyJune.

WineExtensive wine lists abound at many of the Island’s

restaurants. Restaurants at Grand Hotel offer their extensiveinternational cellar and the Audubon Wine Bar at Grand Hotelshould not be missed. The Jazz & Wine night at Grand GateHouse is a definite must for fans of the grape. Goodfellows offersa wine tasting bar and the Yankee Rebel Tavern and CarriageHouse host wine and food pairing events each season, check outwww.mackinacisland.org/events.html for details.

Carriage House at the Iroquois Hotel, Mission Point Resortrestaurants, 1852 Grill Room at the Island House Hotel, VillageInn and the Yankee Rebel Tavern offer award worthy wine listswith ample selections of wines by the glass. The Chippewa Hotelrestaurants, Lakeview Hotel restaurants, Mary’s Bistro and thePub and Oyster Bar have carefully selected wines for theirconcise lists. Wherever you decided to imbibe, all of MackinacIsland’s restaurateurs and sommeliers have thoughtfully designedtheir lists to pair with their menus.

EntertainmentMackinac 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 karaokeabound.

Grand Hotel offers great jazz nightly and part of theexperience is to dress up for a night at Grand. The dress coderequired to enter the hotel during the evening is simply a coat andtie for men and a dress or pantsuit for women. Grand Hotel’sTerrace Room is home to Alex Graham and Grand HotelOrchestra where ballroom dancing is the rage, while the CupolaBar features solo guitarists or pianists nightly as guests enjoy adrink overlooking the straits. Grand Hotel’s other restaurants; theJockey Club and Woods feature some of the best jazz pianoplayers around.

The Hotel Iroquois’ piano bar is a popular spot to meet, listento great music and watch traffic entering the harbor either fromthe newly renovated restaurant or outside on the elegantverandah. The 1852 Grill Room at Island House Hotel hostscontemporary instrumental works by pianist Erica Gunderson ontheir grand piano during the dinner hour.

The Gate House, Grand Hotel’s newest restaurant (formerlythe French Outpost) has DJs and/or bands on the weekends withacoustic music on their outdoor patio on select afternoons. In thecenter of Mackinac downtown nightlife, Patrick Sinclair’s Irish Puboffers opportunities to drink the night away with traditional Irishbands and contemporary acoustic musicians during the week.

Next door, Horn’s Gaslight Bar (recipient of the Best Venue toSee a Live Band award from the Detroit News Annual Reader'sPoll) presents great bands every weekend during the peakseason. On Wednesdays, DJs bring music and light shows forthose who are ready to dance the night away. College bands andacoustic musicians also grace the stage and bring freshexcitement to the Island. Dancing is encouraged and the well-staffed bar will make sure your whistle stays wet.

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Across the street, the famous Pink Pony Bar & Grill offers a“Chicago-style” stage for acoustic musicians on a stage up highbehind the bartenders with the Victorian era painted mural as abackdrop. The Pony boasts a live CD featuring veteran Ponymusicians. The mantra at the Pony is yachts and yachts of fun soyou can be sure to rub elbows with the best of the Great Lakes’yachters.

Mission Point Resort offers acoustic music in the RoundIsland Bar and Grill. Weather permitting, acoustic musiciansperform on the deck of Mission Point’s Bistro on the Greensoutside overlooking the Greens of Mackinac. Seabiscuit offersentertainment on select dates throughout the season.

Pub CrawlsFree from the responsibility of driving home in cars, some

visitors may wish to participate in designated pub-crawls onMackinac Island. Local retailers offer tee shirts illustrated with theIsland’s drinking establishments and include a place for eachbartender’s signature as proof of having visited the bar. Thetemptation is there to finish a pub-crawl in one night, howeverpub-crawls are not for the light drinker and many participantsdraw the crawl out over several days.

1852 Grill Roomat Island House

(906) 847-3347Aged prime steaks, chops, prime rib,fresh fish, pasta, vegetarian entrees,great wine list, full bar, porch seatingand piano nightly.

Astor Street Cafe(906) 847-6031Open for comfort food filled lunchesand dinners, a local favorite.

Bistro on the Greensat Mission Point Resort(906) 847-3312Enjoy the feel of open air dining witha tempting array of meticulouslyprepared dishes, full bar.

Bobby’s Bar at Woods(906) 847-3699Open daily for drinks & dogs and ishome to the Island's only nineteenthcentury duckpin bowling alley, fullbar, specialty malt and scotchwhisky.

Cafe Monet(906) 847-8243A café in the heart of downtown withcozy fully air-conditioned seatingspace.

Cannonball Drive In(906) 847-3549A refreshing halfway stop as cyclists'round the Island, located at HistoricBritish Landing.

Carleton’s Tea Shopat Grand Hotel(906) 684-7333Featuring luncheon specialties aswell as coffee, tea and desserts.

Carriage House Diningat Hotel Iroquois(906) 847-3321Distinctive and elegant breakfast,lunch and dinner featuring Americancuisine with international influences,well appointed wine list, full bar andpiano bar.

Chillin' & Grillin'Waterfront Cafe(906) 847-6177Uncomplicated casual patio diningon the waterfront.

Cudahy Room atInn at Stonecliffe(906) 847-3355An English-inspired pub featuringfavorite American entrees,sandwiches, salads and full bar.

Dog House at Windermere Point(906) 847-6586Best "dogs" on Mackinac Island.

Feedbag(906) 847-3593Casual munchies featuring donuts,burgers, dogs and sodas at theSurrey Hills Carriage Museum.

Fort Mackinac Tea RoomA Grand Hotel Restaurant(906) 847-3328Excellence in dining inside the wallsof Fort Mackinac with a spectacularview of the yacht harbor, full bar.

Fred's Deli(906) 847-3240Gourmet hot dogs, handmadeburgers, fresh cut fries, justsqueezed lemonade and eightflavors of old fashioned thick & richmilkshakes.

Gate House(906) 847-3331The newest Grand Hotel restaurantfeaturing upscale American andRegional Grille in a casual setting,extensive wine list, full bar.

Goodfellows(906) 847-3384Delicious and innovative Italian farefeaturing daily breakfast bar, GreatLakes fish, steaks, chops, wine listand full bar.

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Visit the Mackinac Islandlegend of a bygone era!

Savor traditional American disheswith 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.

Grand Hotel Dining Room(906) 847-3331Serving a full breakfast menu, GrandLuncheon Buffet and five-coursedinner, non guests welcome.Extensive wine cellar, full bar.

Epicurean at Mission Point Resort(906) 847-3312Indulge in fresh seafood, primesteaks, wine and martinis.

Harborview Dining Roomat Chippewa Hotel(906) 847-3341Serving breakfast, lunch and dinnerdaily overlooking the harbor, wine listand full bar.

Horn's Gaslight Bar & Restaurant(906) 847-6154Established in 1933, Horn's is stillfamily run offering a variety ofAmerican and flavorful southwesternfare. Specialty drinks, full bar andlive entertainment nightly.

Ice House at Island House Hotel(906) 847-3347Featuring creative soups, gourmetburgers & sandwiches on hearthbaked breads, tempting salads andhomemade potato chips, full bar.

Internet Cafe at Orr Kids Bikes(906) 847-0200Enjoy a light bite while surfing thenet and checking your email.

JL Beanery-A Coffeehouse(906) 847-6533Voted one of the Best IndependentCoffeehouses in Michigan by theDetroit News Reader's Poll,overlooking historic Haldimand Bay.

Jockey Club at the Grand Stand(906) 847-3331Featuring sandwiches, soups, andsalads for lunch and a full dinnermenu, non guests welcome, casualattire, full bar, outdoor seating.

Lakeside Marketat Mission Point Resort(906) 847-3312Pizza, hot dogs, salads, cheeseplates, fresh fruit, gelato, freshbaked goods, Starbucks coffee, beerand wine.

Martha's Sweet Shop(888) 85SWEETBakery and ice cream shop,wedding, birthday and specialoccasion cakes.

Mary's Bistro(906) 847-3347Eclectic, fresh approach to old-worlddishes inspired by Parisian Bistros,decorative indoor, airy harbor sidepatio, Main Street seating, wine listand full bar.

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offers you Mackinac Island’sbest vacation values for 2006. We’ve got several packageswith full breakfast buffets for two adults, starting with ourMACKINAC MEMORIES getaway for only $109 .95*PER ROOM on select days in May and October.

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Mighty Mac(906) 847-8039Serving fast fresh food MackinacIsland style.

Mr. B's(906) 847-3530Old-fashioned soft-serve ice creamstand, delicious pizza, hot dogs,coney dogs, icy-cold fountain pop,milk shakes or bottled water.

Murray’s Deli(906) 847-8243Toasted subs, baguettes, crepes,hearty soups, coffee, lattes,cappuccino and picnic lunches.

Mustang Lounge(906) 847-9916Full bar with canned & draughtbeers, traditional bar grub, burgers,dogs, wings, sandwiches, pizza,fries, rings and impromptuentertainment, open year round.

Pancake House(906) 847-3829Breakfast all day, deli sandwiches,ice cream, delicious milk shakes andRyba's fudge.

Patrick Sinclair's Irish Pub(906) 847-6454Traditional Celtic fare, full bar andnightly entertainment, specialty maltand scotch whiskey, open year‘round.

Pink Pony Bar & Grill(906) 847-3341The yachter's favorite haunt featuringAmerican fare offering breakfast,lunch and dinner daily, nightlyentertainment, full bar andentertainment nightly.

Pub & Oyster Bar(906) 847-9901Eclectic American Grill restaurantserving breakfast, lunch and dinnerand late night, featuring freshoysters and seafood specialties,Starbucks coffee, nice wine selectionand full bar.

Seabiscuit Cafe & Grog(906) 847-3611Serving lunch and dinner daily,featuring upscale world beat fare in acasual setting with full bar.

Three Brothers Sarducci(906) 847-3880Quintessential old-style pizzeria.

Village Inn(906) 847-3542Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner andlate night menus year 'round. 100%certified angus steaks, chops, burgers& ribs and house special plankedwhitefish, great wine list.

WoodsA Grand Hotel Restaurant(906) 847-3699Enjoy Bavarian charm and a full a lacarte menu of appetizers, entreesand desserts, open to non-guests.Extensive wine list, full bar, piano nightly.

Yankee Rebel Tavern(906) 847-6249Regional American cuisine, uniquesalads, sandwiches, Yankee PotRoast, Filet Mignon, fresh fish,specialty drinks and extensive wine list.

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CARRIAGE TOURS

Mackinac Island Carriage ToursBox 400 • Mackinac Island, MI 49757

906.847.3307 • www.mict.com

Tour season May through October. Remainder of year by appointment.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours has something foreveryone! 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 ofMain Street with a duration of 1.75 hours.

Package Tickets Availablefor Carriage Tour and Wings of Mackinac

THE GREAT OUTDOORSHorse Drawn Carriage Tours

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours obtained their first citycarriage license in 1869. Still family owned and operated, thisbusiness is the world’s largest and oldest continually operatedhorse and buggy livery and one of the largest employers onMackinac Island. One of the owners, Dr. Bill Chambers, is also aveterinarian and equine specialist. He has developed nutritionalsupplements and polyurethane horseshoes with steel inserts nowused by Walt Disney World. Carriage Tours operatesapproximately 100 carriages with 400 horses working seasonally.During the winter months, the horses live freely on over 1900acres of lush pasture surrounded by forests and rivers. Indoorbarns with experienced equine handlers care for the Island’streasured work force year-round. Mackinac Island Carriage Toursoffers sightseeing tours, year-round radio dispatched taxi service,wedding carriages, funeral services, street sweeping and flushingservices.

Private carriage tours can be arranged through MackinacIsland Carriage Tours and Gough’s Livery. "Drive-yourself-buggy"carriage tours can be arranged at Jack’s Livery. Guided andunguided horseback trail riding is also available through Jack’sLivery and Cindy’s Riding Stables. Pony rides for the kids areavailable during peak season only at Chambers Riding Stable.

Mackinac Island’s HorsesOver 600 horses are stabled on the Island during the summer

months with about 20 draft horses staying during the wintermonths. Belgian, Clydesdale, Irish Hackney, Percheron, Standard-Bred and combinations thereof are the breeds of choice forservice horses. Many residents of Mackinac keep their ownhorses for transportation and enjoyment. Stabling is slim to nonefor those wishing to bring their horses to the Island overnight,though for day trips, riding the trails are a great way to see theIsland with your horse. Grand Hotel stables are open to thepublic for complimentary viewing during the day as well as thepaddock at Surrey Hills where Mackinac’s working class take timeoff to play and rest.

Run MackinacWith 70 miles of trails, Mackinac Island is a runner’s dream.

The Lilac Festival 10K, September 8 Mile Run/Walk and GreatTurtle Half Marathon are great ways to stay in shape and reallysee Mackinac Island.

HikingMackinac Island State Park is a beautiful place to hike and

encourages everyone to get outside and experience the wondersof Mackinac Island’s trails. The tradition of hiking embodies theAmerican spirit and getting outdoors, taking in the sights andsmells of the forest transport all visitors.

Hiking ToursJoin Doc Crain and learn about our local legends and lore,

visit Arch Rock, Skull Cave, Sugarloaf, British landing and thebeach of a bazillion beautiful skipping stones while hiking throughMackinac Island's boreal forest trails. Doc doesn't charge a fee forservices, but gratuities accepted.

BikingExploring the Island by bicycle is a time-honored tradition.

Adventuresome riders pull out their maps to find each of theIsland’s natural features. Others prefer architectural riding tours ofthe East and West Bluff homes. Families can be found recordingtheir visit with a photo at each mile marker on M-185 while otherswait until evening for a relaxing sunset ride. With a levelcircumference of just eight miles, families, friends and hopelessromantics on tandem bicycles can take in the breathtakingscenery along M-185, one of Michigan’s most scenic highways.Renting a bicycle is easy on Mackinac Island. Hourly rentals forsingle speed, mountain bikes, children’s bicycles, tag-alongs,buggies and the famous “bicycle built for two” tandems areavailable.

Bike ToursJoin Doc Crain for a bike tour. Doc asks that beginners

consider his hiking tour as the bike tour is for those who are morephysical. While he does not charge a fee for services, gratuitiesaccepted. Biking tours meet daily during peak season (noSundays) weather permitting.

StonecliffeStonecliffe

906-847-3355Box 338 • Mackinac Island • Michigan • 49757

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M A C K I N A C I S L A N DM A C K I N A C I S L A N D

Discreetly situated high atop the west bluff ofMackinac Island, The Inn at Stonecliffewelcomes you to experience the historic charm

and unparalleled beauty of one of Northern Michigan’sone-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

New at Stonecliffe

The Inn atThe Inn atLilac Festival 10K Run/Walk

JuneMackinac 8 Mile Run/Walk

SeptemberGreat Turtle Half Marathon

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Has To Offer• Conveniently located on Main Street

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• Picturesque Water Views

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• Children Always Welcome

• Perfect for Intimate Weddingsand Receptions

Box 1207 • Mackinac Island • Michigan • 49757www.harbourviewinn.com

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Market Street Inn since 1990Open May through October with reservations taken year 'round • 888.899.3811www.mackinac.com/marketstreetinn • email: marketstinn@aol.com

Romantic&

DistinctiveElegant AmbianceImpeccable ServiceIntimate Setting

Quaint DecorJacuzzi Spa RoomsRestful Garden Suite

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MACKINAC ISLANDBICYCLE RENTAL COMPANIES

Iroquois Bicycle Rental 906-847-3321Island Bicycle Rental 906-847-6288Lakeside Bicycle Rental 906-847-8259Mackinac Island Bike Shop** 906-847-6337Mackinac Wheels* 906-847-8022Mission Point Bike Rental 906-847-3312Orr-Kid's Bike Shop* ** 906-847-3211Ryba's Bike Rental** 906-847-6261Streetside Bike Rental 906-847-6083

*Repairs are available.** Electric Amigos, wheelchairs and/or adult strollers available

Fresh Water CoastlineCoastal fame and the allure of the beach began in the 18th

century when doctors encouraged city dwellers to get out in thefresh air, take a swim and enjoy the soothing sounds of wavesgently lapping against the shores. Mackinac Island shores are abeautiful place to take a thick blanket, good book, picnic and justchill out on the water’s edge. Swimming shoes/sandals are anecessity as the rocky shore and bottom pose a challenge to barefeet. The east side of the Island is shallow and best for childrenlooking to cool off. The south side of the Island is great forexperienced swimmers looking for a work out. There are nolifeguards on the Island’s shoreline, so swim at your own risk.

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Fine Family HospitalityOver 150 years of

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Overlooking the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, weoffer comfortable, modern accommodations, a pool housewith indoor pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, and sun deck,

complimentary bicycle parking area, twoAward-winning restaurants; the 1852 Grill

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Originally built in 1852, The Island House Hotel hasbeen a part of our Island tradition for over 150 years.Beautiful guest rooms with breathtaking views of the harbormake staying here a timeless escape away from ordinary life.

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A most perfectspot to stop!

We’re located behind theIsland House Hotel across from

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Find us downtown adjacent to the Starline Ferry Dock

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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

“Marquette Park sits at the nexus of historyand natural beauty.”

Briggs & Stratton, Top 10 Lawns with a View, 2003

Beneath Fort Mackinac’s ramparts, Marquette Park is afavorite gathering place for the entire Mackinac community andincludes a newly re-designed playground behind the IndianDormitory. A larger-than-life statue of Father Marquette, one ofthe two bronze replicas of the marble statue by Italian sculptor,Gaetano Tretanove (1858-1937) from the National Statuary HallCollection in Washington DC stands in the center of the park andhonors Father Marquette and his historic significance to MackinacIsland.

Located in the center of the island, Great Turtle Park offers asoccer field, baseball field, volleyball court, skateboard park,playground and restrooms. The Mackinac Island Public Schoolplayground is located across from the boardwalk just west ofdowntown.

PoolsWhile there is no public pool on Mackinac Island, there are

several pools at the Island’s hotels. Grand Hotel’s luxury pool isavailable to guests and to visitors for a fee. Stop by the poolhouse for more information. Indoor pools for guests only may befound at the Island House Hotel, the Lakeview Hotel and theMurray Hotel. The Inn at Stonecliffe offers a heated outdoor poolfor its guests with views of the Mackinac Bridge and forestedbluff. Mission Point Resort has a heated outdoor pool and hot tubfor guests. The Chippewa Hotel and Lilac Tree Hotel and Spaguests can enjoy an elaborate 25 person outdoor hot tub with acontemporary waterfall.

PicnicsThere are picnic tables throughout the State Park for those

who wish to celebrate nature or the setting sun with a meal. Frompizza, sandwiches and salads to exceptional meals ordered fromlocal restaurants for that romantic interlude, Island restaurantshappily offer take-out meals for those who wish to dine withnature.

Especially for KidsMackinac Island is a kid’s paradise. Besides the great

outdoors, biking, hiking and equine activities, there are greatattractions to capture your child’s attention. There are two live-butterfly displays on the Island. The Mackinac Island ButterflyHouse and the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory atSurrey Hill both offer visitors the chance to stroll through a gardenof live butterflies, gathered from around the world.

Pony rides are available at the Chambers Riding Stable atMarket Street and Cadotte Avenue. The Haunted Theatre andWax Museum is generally open into the night and offers goodOld-fashioned scary fun for all. For the video game enthusiast,there is an arcade at Mission Point Resort and another next to theArnold Line Dock to while away the hours.

TennisMackinac Island is home to three tennis facilities. Public tennis

courts are located behind Fort Mackinac. Mission Point Resorttennis courts overlooking the Straits of Mackinac are available byappointment to resort guests. Grand Hotel’s clay courts with aview of the Mackinac Bridge are available to guests byappointment and to non-guests for a fee.

Kite Flying"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 onMackinac Island. The origin of the kite has been hotly debatedover the centuries, was it China or in the islands of SoutheastAsia? All we know is on this Island we love to fly kites and arethankful to Great Turtle Toys & Caddywampus for providing uswith kite flying demonstrations, which are free to the amateur andprofessional flyer at Windermere Point and/or Mission Point-weather permitting of course. "...up through the atmosphere, upwhere the air is clear oh, let's go fly a kite!"

HayridesJust like baseball and apple pie, enjoying the clip clop of

horses and sitting amidst bales of hay on a Mackinac IslandHayride is Americana at its best. During the Lilac Festival, there isan early evening family hayride and on Halloween weekend, thehaunted hayride moves eerily through the Island’s cemeteries andends appropriately at the Haunted Theater and Wax MonsterMuseum downtown. Hayrides are also available for any group thatwould like the experience. Call the Mackinac Island CarriageTours (906) 847-3307 to inquire or book your group’s hayride.

GOLFWawashkamo

In 1898, summer cottagers and islanders called on Scottishgolf pro, Alex Smith to design their golf course. Named byAnishinaabe/Ojibwe Chief Eagle Eye, Wawashkamo means towalk a crooked path. Wawashkamo’s place on Mackinac Islandhas a rich history: once a former War of 1812 battleground, it isnow a National Landmark and a State of Michigan Historic Siterecognized as the first and thus the oldest, continuously played 9-hole course in Michigan. Wawashkamo is also one of the oldestgolf courses in the United States. This Scottish links course usesrough natural terrain including thistle and heather. A few traps arethe only modifications allowed. The course consists of three par-3s, three par-4s and three par-5s for a 36 par at 2,999 yards fromthe regular tees. A second set of tee placements on each holechanges the distances, making it possible to play a full round of18 holes.

The Jewel at Grand HotelGrand Hotel is home to two picturesque nine-hole golf courses

known together as the Jewel. Built in 1901, the Grand Nine isadjacent to the hotel and overlooks the Straits of Mackinac.Architect Jerry Matthews redesigned the course in 1987. The

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. Theback nine is called Woods Nine and was designed by JerryMatthews 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 likea golfer’s private escape in the woods while the Grand nine feelslike the ultimate executive course.

Mission PointThe Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point Resort is an 18

hole, two-acre executive putting course. Conveniently located juststeps from the resort’s Bistro on the Greens, the course features18 challenging holes of sculptured greens that overlook theStraits of Mackinac.

�e Gateway to Mackinac Island

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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

Mackinac Island BranchHistoric Market Street

(906) 847-3732

Summer HoursMonday -Friday 8:30am-4pm

Saturday 9am-1pmOff Season Hours

Monday -Friday 9am-3pm

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FUDGEWhile fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, Mackinac

Island’s fudge has become the most popular fudge in America. Inthe nineteenth century, maple sugar sweets were manufacturedby the local Odawa in nearby L’Arbor Croche and shipped fromMackinac Island in steamships to the confectioners in the bigcities of America.

But tourists wanted something regional; something made onMackinac rather than something they could easily buy at home.Harry Murdick listened and in the late 1880’s opened “Murdick’sCandy Kitchen.” Using marble slabs with the kitchen cooling fansblowing the smell of cooking candy onto the streets, Harry’s sonsRome and Gould turned fudge making into a wonderfully scentedspectator sport.

Murdick’s attended county fairs and began to gain a reputationfor their famous fudge. By the 1930s, Murdick’s Fudge had grownto the point where they needed summer help. Harold May, acandy maker from Kansas, answered the ad. By the 1940s, GouldMurdick was looking to retire and sold his business to Harold May.After World War II, the economy boomed and May’s Fudge begansupplying postwar tourists with fudge, quality chocolates andcandies and made Mackinac Island fudge famous. Soon SelmaDufina, Jim Marshall and Jerome Murdick opened shops honingtheir fudge-making skills to help fill the demand for fudge in thenew economy.

Looking to grab a piece of the action, Harry Ryba, a Detroiterwho made and sold fudge at State Fairs, bought a shop on MainStreet. He too believed in the spectator sport of fudge makingand began to attract crowds to his store.

The fudge business boomed and soon Frank Nephew openedJoann’s Fudge, Kilwin’s opened two shops and Bob Benserpurchased Murdick’s Fudge from the soon-to-be-retired JeromeMurdick to preserve Mackinac Island’s first fudge makingbusiness.

Mackinac Island’s fudge is an Island institution that is nowknown worldwide. Fudge fanatics have been dubbed “fudgies”: aterm that has become synonymous with tourists in northernMichigan. The following fudge shops operate in multiple locationson Mackinac Island and with so many choices; the questionremains...who has the best fudge? Only the fudgie knows forsure.

FUDGE SHOPSThe following fudge shops make fresh fudge daily and are

happy to ship your orders home or to family and friends inseason. Murdick’s Fudge and Ryba’s Fudge ship year ‘round.

Joann's Fudge – 906-847-3707Kilwin’s of Mackinac – 906-847-6500May's Famous Mackinac Fudge – 906-847-3832Murdick's Fudge – 906-847-3530Murray Hotel Fudge Company – 800-4MACKINACRyba's Fudge – (906) 847-4065

SHOPPING DIRECTORYBalsam Shop (906) 847-3591Downtown (906) 847-3593Surrey Hill SquareAmerican made gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, sweats and outerwear.

Benjamin of Mackinac (906) 847-3822Fuji, Kodak, Olympus and Polaroidproducts.

Betty's Gifts (906) 847-3781Betty's features collectibles,glassware, Swiss Army knives,artistic Indian goods and more.

Birches (906) 847-3481Browse our quaint shop filled withquality souvenirs, tees, sweatshirts,jewelry, knives and so much more.

Brewster’s (906) 847-6224Check out our large selection ofsouvenirs, tees, sweatshirts andmore for the whole family.

Butterfly House Gift Shop(906) 847-3972

Butterfly themed gifts, souvenirs,tickets and information center for theButterfly House (near Ste. Anne'sChurch).

Caddywampus Toys (906) 847-0950Novelties, toys and gifts for the“adult” child.

Cagney & Colony Shopat Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331Cagney's has a fine selection ofresort wear and accessories for menwhile Colony Shop offers resortwear and accessories fordiscriminating women.

Carleton's Tea Shop (906) 847-3331Specializing in gourmet foods, teaitems, pottery and cookbooks. GrandHotel.

Christmas Store (906) 847-3430Lilac Tree Centre (906) 847-6079Chippewa HotelCustom Mackinac ornaments to addto your holiday collection as amemento of your Mackinac getaway.

Doc's House of Magic(906) 847-8188Easy magic tricks, fantastic illusionsand challenging tricks. Great giftideas.

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Just $36.95 each including delivery to you and yoursOrders accepted from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 each season

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Doud Mercantile (906) 847-3551The oldest family run grocery storein the State of Michigan has beenserving Mackinac Island’s visitorsand year ‘round residents for over100 years.

Edward's Gifts (906) 847-3816Browse our airy shop filled withquality souvenirs, logo wear, jewelryand so much more.

Frank Shama Gifts (906) 847-3956Collectible beer steins, Belleekchina, Minnetonka moccasins andsouvenirs.

Fresh Water Foods (906) 847-3567Offering a medley of foods andinspired gifts for the baker, cook orentertainer.

Gifts at Island House (906) 847-3347Featuring carefully selected giftsreflecting the charm of MackinacIsland.

Golf at Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331Golf clothing, equipment andaccessories to make your round onthe Jewel more enjoyable.

Grand Hotel and Co.Fine Jewelry (906) 847-3331

Featuring fine jewelry by Americandesigners.

Great Turtle Toys (906) 847-6118Lilac Tree Centre (906) 847-8697Grand Gate House Courtyard ShopsDynamic environments where kidsand 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, featuringAfter Hours Formalwear.

Island Bookstore (906) 847-6202An independent booksellerdedicated to area history, historicalfiction, the classics and guidebooks.

Island Breeze (906) 847-8191A refreshing shop featuring limitededition prints, charming collectibles,nautical items and more.

Ivey Abitz Gallery of Fine ArtOffering an online gallery of fine artphotographs, oil paintings andbooks.

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La Galerie (906) 847-6311Explore the beautiful and unusualand expect the best bringing youback to the days when shopping wasan event...as it should be.

Landing Gull (906) 847-3712Specializing in regional artworkfeaturing limited edition watercolors,pen and ink drawings and artphotography prints.

Leather Corral (906) 847-3297High quality leather goods,moccasins, belts and accessories.

Lilacs and Lace (906) 847-0100A beautiful Victorian boutiquefeaturing china, jewelry and fine art.

Little Acorn (906) 847-3591The little store with all the rightstuff...Island books, maps, guides,calendars, postcards, film andsouvenirs.

Loon FeatherMain Street (906) 847-3592Surrey Hill Square (906) 847-3593Hand crafted Native Americangoods, lodge décor, Island charms,Minnetonka knives, swords, replicacannons and firearms.

Mackinac Birkenstock(906) 847-6065Quality sandals, clogs and shoes aswell as insoles, arch supports andaccessories.

Mackinac Lapidary (906) 847-1040Custom and fine jewelry.

Mackinac Marketat Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331Five shops in one with books, china,children's toys, souvenirs andproducts for the bath.

Mackinac Moccasins (906) 847-3297Large selection of leather, suedeand embroidered moccasins, leatherbelts, purses and accessories.

Mackinac Outfitter & Marine Supply(906) 847-6100

Marine supplies, quality sportswear,footwear and accessories byPatagonia, Northface, Woolrich,Columbia, Teva and more.

Maeve's Arts (906) 847-3755Island artist Maeve Croghan’s awardwinning paintings are surrounded byan eclectic array of arts and craftsfrom around the world.

Michigan Peddler (906) 847-6506Bailiwick & American Spoon Foods,Mackinac Collection, Michigan winesand microbrews, books, art,stationary and more.

Mission PointClothing & Gifts (906) 847-3312The latest resort wear, bike gear,gifts, magazines and cards.

Monkey Business (906) 847-3814Exclusive designs for the monkeylover, toys, tees, hoodies, boxers, etc.

Newsstandat Grand Hotel (906) 847-3462The place to find newspapers,magazines, film, liquor, wine,postcards, toiletries and sundries.

Oil Paintings by Marleeat Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331A dramatic gallery featuring thebeautiful oil paintings of MarleeBrown.

Orr Kids Shop (906) 847-3211Bicycles, single speeds, burley carts,tag-a-longs and decorated weddingtandems.

Paintings byWolfgang (906) 847-3711Watercolors, limited edition signedlithographs and prints.

Peace Frogs (906) 847-6144A clever, humorous array of frogrelated items including stuffed frogs,jewelry, curios and clothing.

Photos on Mackinac (906) 847-5100This gallery and shop showcasingthe photography of Robert Jerstromand Nancy May.

Picture Shop (906) 847-3822Island books, greeting cards, postcards, tote bags, artwork andphotographs.

Over 800 live butterfliesfrom around the world.

The oldest live butterfly display in Michigan.

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Professor Harry'sOld Time PhotosStar Line Dock (906) 847-6000Chippewa Hotel (906) 847-3522Victorian era, Civil War and WildWest era photo studio for all ages,costumes available in all sizes.

Roses 'n' Sadie (906) 847-3742Eclectic gifts, artwork, music, clocksand upscale Mackinac Islandsouvenirs.

Scrimshanders (906) 847-3792Two hundred years behind the times,scrimshaw is the nineteenth centuryAmerican folk art of engraving onivory or bone.

Shirt Tales (906) 847-6210Created on site with more than 75original designs in a variety of stylesand colors.

Trayser’s Trading Post(906) 847-3594

Victorian era souvenir shop,children’s toys, games, cedar boxes,resort clothes, whimsical tees andmore.

T. Richardsat Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331

Children's toys and games. An idealplace to treat your child or grandchildto something special.

Tennis Shopat Grand Hotel (906) 847-3331

Where you'll find all the necessitiesfor the court.

Victorian Summer (906) 847-1006A lovely boutique featuring fine art,china and jewelry, beaded bags andgloves.

Weber’s Floral and Gift(800) 643-8243

Serving Mackinac Island’s tabletops,restaurants, hotels and bridal partiesfor years with fresh flowers, pottery,gifts and more.

Wings of Mackinac Gift Shop(906) 847-9464

Inspired butterfly and entomologicalrelated gifts, toys, clothing, gamesand books.

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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.

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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.