About this campground
Grand Hotel, built in 1887 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2001, was designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark in 1972. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. The all-American Grand Hotel has been an iconic summer resort since it opened in 1887. With a 660-foot-long veranda, the world's longest, the Victorian-style hotel offers amenities on an equally impressive scale. Seven suites are named for former first ladies Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Laura Bush, all of whom were consulted in the designs. In 2003, Grand Hotel was named as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 2017, Historic Hotels of America honored Grand Hotel's 130th Anniversary as a steward of history and historical preservation. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
Getting there
Grand Hotel is located on Mackinac Island, Michigan, and is accessible by an 18-minute passenger ferryboat ride from either St. Ignace at the southernmost tip of Michigan's upper peninsula, or Mackinaw City on Michigan's lower peninsula. The nearest airport is in Pellston, Michigan, just 12 miles south of Mackinaw City. Airport shuttles are available via the island’s small runway. Upon arrival on Mackinac Island, Grand Hotel is a short walk away. Horse-drawn taxi service is available throughout the island for a nominal fee. Bicycle rentals and horseback riding are also available. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Activities
- BIKING
- BOATING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- PICNICKING
- PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- SWIMMING
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