Grand Hotel, full of history and tradition, is an unforgettable setting for any adult tour group. The hotel, which opened in 1887 and is known as “America’s Summer Place,” delivers one-of-a-kind accommodations (each guest room is uniquely decorated), delicious dining and engaging activities.
The hotel is located on Michigan’s Mackinac Island, where no motorized vehicles are allowed. All transportation is provided by horse and carriage or bicycle.

“Guests arrive at the Mackinaw City Ferry Dock … this is where you begin to relax,” said Jennifer Moeckel, Grand Hotel’s director of sales. “The staff at the ferry dock will take your luggage, from this point your luggage will be delivered directly to your guest room at Grand Hotel. Next, sit back and enjoy the 15-minute ferry boat ride to Mackinac Island. To your left is the Mackinaw Bridge, which connects the Lower Peninsula of Michigan to the Upper Peninsula! Once you arrive to Mackinac Island, a horse-and-carriage taxi is waiting to bring you to Grand Hotel.”
Moeckel shared this itinerary, which is a favorite with the hotel’s group travel leaders.
Day One
2:30 p.m. — Arrive at Grand Hotel.

3–4 p.m. — History Lecture with Bob Tagatz, Grand Hotel’s Resident Historian.
4 p.m. — Check in to your uniquely decorated guest room.
6:30–8:45 p.m. — Four-course dinner served in the Main Dining Room (formal dress required).


9:30–11 p.m. — Dance the night away and enjoy live music from The Grand Hotel Orchestra.
Day Two
7:30–10 a.m. — Breakfast at your leisure in the Main Dining Room.
10:30 a.m.–Noon — Horse-and-Carriage Tour around Mackinac Island.


12:30–1:30 p.m. — Grand Luncheon Experience in the Main Dining Room.
1:30–3:30 p.m. — Free time; we suggest relaxing in a rocking chair on The Front Porch!
3:30–5 p.m. — Afternoon Tea served in the Main Dining Room.


7–9 p.m. — Four-course dinner served in the Main Dining Room (formal dress required).
9:30–11 p.m. — Dance the night away and enjoy live music from The Grand Hotel Orchestra or have a nightcap in the Cupola Bar.
Day Three
7:30–10 a.m. — Breakfast at your leisure in the Main Dining Room.
10:30 a.m. — Taxi Carriage to the Ferry Dock.
For group tour inquiries and information, visit grandhotel.com/groups/tours and email grouptours@grandhotel.com.
Main image, aerial view of Grand Hotel; credit for all photos: Grand Hotel