Note Bene
At 660 feet, Grand Hotel's Front Porch is the world's largest, and is visible from the Straits of Mackinac.
Child Programs
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, hotel guests five years of age or older can participate in Grand Hotel's children's group programs. Activities include outdoor Quidditch matches, butterfly house visits, duck pin bowling, arts and crafts, Grand Hotel horse stable tours, croquet and bocce ball, rock collecting on the beach, playground games, and scavenger hunts.
Pool Outdoor
The 220 -foot-long, serpentine-shaped heated Esther Williams Swimming Pool is named after the actress and competitive swimmer who starred in the 1947 movie This Time for Keeps, filmed at Grand Hotel.
Spa Facility
Astor's Salon and Spa, a full service Aveda Salon. Facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and other rejuvenating, nurturing, and relaxing services are on offer.
Tennis Courts On Site
Four Har Tru based clay courts overlook the Straits of Mackinac. Rental equipment, lessons, and a pro shop are also available.
Golfing
The Jewel is one of the most unique courses in the United States. The Grand nine is located across the street from the hotel, with views of Lake Huron and Round Island. The Woods nine is set in the interior of Mackinac Island, with views of the Mackinac Bridge and the Upper Peninsula.
Horseback Riding
Saddle horses are a great way to explore Mackinac Island's 40 miles of bridle paths. Group and private horse-drawn carriage rides are also available.
Jogging Running
The Vita Course is a half-mile outdoor exercise course on the hotel grounds.
Shopping
The shops at Grand Hotel.
Theatre Museums
Fort Mackinac and The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
Recommended Rooms
The four-bedroom Masco Cottage provides an intimate, spacious setting for families, couples, or small groups who want the atmosphere of a summer cottage on Mackinac Island with all the amenities of a luxury resort. The Cottage is connected to the east end of Grand Hotel by a private walkway and is decorated in summer hues. The suite features two downstairs bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a kitchen, living, and dining room area. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a media parlor. There's also a private outdoor hot tub.