Island House Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1969, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Mackinac Island’s most historic hotel offers beautiful waterfront views, the ideal location to downtown, and modern amenities with cozy old-world charm. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits. Yet, just a short walk to Mackinac Island’s most popular shopping, dining, attractions, and nightlife. Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of 94 freshly decorated air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms, cable television, USB charging ports, and high-speed wireless internet.
Take a dip in the heated indoor pool, soak in the hot tub or head to the bike rental for island adventures. Whether lunch in the garden, afternoons relaxing on the porch as bicycles, boats, & buggies pass, dinner in the elegant 1852 Grill Room, lunch in the Ice House BBQ garden or evenings roasting s’ mores on the lawn, Island House Hotel offers the complete Mackinac Island experience.
Island House Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1949, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Enjoy a pleasant rest in one of 94 air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms & cable television. Premium, deluxe & family suite rooms available with minifridge, coffeemaker, sitting area and water view. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits.
In addition to our stunning waterfront view, guests choose Island House Hotel for the convenient location to Mackinac Island’s most popular attractions and shopping. Whether relaxing on the porch or enjoying drinks with friends in the garden, the Island House Hotel delivers the complete Island experience.
Hotel amenities include: indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, air conditioning, evening bonfires in the chimneas, concierge service & onsite bike rentals.
Treat your palette to the culinary craftsmanship of Phil Kromer, one of Mackinac Island’s most well-known & sought after chefs, at our one of our two hotel restaurants. We offer breakfast & dinner in the casually, sophisticated 1852 Grill Room or lunch, dinner & drinks in the garden at the Ice House BBQ.
Island House Hotel - Weddings on Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1949, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Enjoy a pleasant rest in one of 94 air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms & cable television. Premium, deluxe & family suite rooms available with minifridge, coffeemaker, sitting area and water view. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits.
In addition to our stunning waterfront view, guests choose Island House Hotel for the convenient location to Mackinac Island’s most popular attractions and shopping. Whether relaxing on the porch or enjoying drinks with friends in the garden, the Island House Hotel delivers the complete Island experience.
Hotel amenities include: indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, air conditioning, evening bonfires in the chimneas, concierge service & onsite bike rentals.
Treat your palette to the culinary craftsmanship of Phil Kromer, one of Mackinac Island’s most well-known & sought after chefs, at our one of our two hotel restaurants. We offer breakfast & dinner in the casually, sophisticated 1852 Grill Room or lunch, dinner & drinks in the garden at the Ice House BBQ.
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Now hiring for our seasonal businesses, open May thru October. 1852 Grill Room, Ice House BBQ & Bar, Island House Bike Shop, Island House Hotel, Mary's Bistro Draught House, Pancake House, Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast, Ryba's Fudge Shops, Seabiscuit Cafe, and Starbucks Cafe.
Island House Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1949, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Enjoy a pleasant rest in one of 94 air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms & cable television. Premium, deluxe & family suite rooms available with minifridge, coffeemaker, sitting area and water view. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits.
In addition to our stunning waterfront view, guests choose Island House Hotel for the convenient location to Mackinac Island’s most popular attractions and shopping. Whether relaxing on the porch or enjoying drinks with friends in the garden, the Island House Hotel delivers the complete Island experience.
Hotel amenities include: indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, air conditioning, evening bonfires in the chimneas, concierge service & onsite bike rentals.
Treat your palette to the culinary craftsmanship of Phil Kromer, one of Mackinac Island’s most well-known & sought after chefs, at our one of our two hotel restaurants. We offer breakfast & dinner in the casually, sophisticated 1852 Grill Room or lunch, dinner & drinks in the garden at the Ice House BBQ.
Island House Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1949, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Enjoy a pleasant rest in one of 94 air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms & cable television. Premium, deluxe & family suite rooms available with minifridge, coffeemaker, sitting area and water view. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits.
In addition to our stunning waterfront view, guests choose Island House Hotel for the convenient location to Mackinac Island’s most popular attractions and shopping. Whether relaxing on the porch or enjoying drinks with friends in the garden, the Island House Hotel delivers the complete Island experience.
Hotel amenities include: indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, air conditioning, evening bonfires in the chimneas, concierge service & onsite bike rentals.
Treat your palette to the culinary craftsmanship of Phil Kromer, one of Mackinac Island’s most well-known & sought after chefs, at our one of our two hotel restaurants. We offer breakfast & dinner in the casually, sophisticated 1852 Grill Room or lunch, dinner & drinks in the garden at the Ice House BBQ.
Bicycle Ride Around Mackinac (Mackinaw) Island
Bicycle Ride Around Mackinaw Island
Mackinac Island is about 8 miles (13 km) in circumference and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km 2) in total area. The highest point of the island is the historic Fort Holmes (originally called Fort George by the British before 1815), which is 320 feet (98 m) above lake level and 890 feet (271 m) above sea level.
Mackinac Island (/ˈmækᵻnɔː/ MAK-in-aw) is an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was home to an Odawa settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position as a center on the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.
In the late 19th century, Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration; as a result, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is well known for its numerous cultural events; its wide variety of architectural styles, including the famous Victorian Grand Hotel; its fudge; and its ban on almost all motor vehicles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park
The island can be reached by private boat, by ferry, by small aircraft, and in the winter, by snowmobile over an ice bridge. The airport has a 3,500-foot (1,070 m) paved runway, and daily charter air service from the mainland is available. In the summer tourist season, ferry service is available from Arnold Transit Company, Shepler's Ferry, and Star Line Ferry to shuttle visitors to the island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
Motorized vehicles have been prohibited on the island since 1898, with the exception of snowmobiles during winter, emergency vehicles, and service vehicles. Travel on the island is either by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage. Roller skates and roller blades are also allowed, except in the downtown area. Bicycles, roller skates/roller blades, carriages, and saddle horses are available for rent. An 8-mile (13 km) road follows the island's perimeter, and numerous roads, trails and paths cover the interior. M-185, the United States' only state highway without motorized vehicles, makes a circular loop around the island, closely hugging the shoreline.
The island is the location of Mackinac Island State Park, which covers approximately 80 percent of the island and includes Fort Mackinac as well as portions of the island's historic downtown and harbor. No camping is allowed on the island, but numerous hotels and bed and breakfasts are available.
The downtown streets are lined with many retail stores, candy shops, and restaurants. A popular item at the candy shops is the locally produced and nationally known Mackinac Island fudge, leading to tourists sometimes being referred to as fudgies. Many shops sell a variety of fudge, and some of the confectioners have been operating for more than a century. The popularity of the fudge has led to the sales and marketing of Mackinac Island fudge not only throughout Michigan but outside the state as well
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Ice House Restaurant at Island House Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1949, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Enjoy a pleasant rest in one of 94 air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms & cable television. Premium, deluxe & family suite rooms available with minifridge, coffeemaker, sitting area and water view. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits.
In addition to our stunning waterfront view, guests choose Island House Hotel for the convenient location to Mackinac Island’s most popular attractions and shopping. Whether relaxing on the porch or enjoying drinks with friends in the garden, the Island House Hotel delivers the complete Island experience.
Hotel amenities include: indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, air conditioning, evening bonfires in the chimneas, concierge service & onsite bike rentals.
Treat your palette to the culinary craftsmanship of Phil Kromer, one of Mackinac Island’s most well-known & sought after chefs, at our one of our two hotel restaurants. We offer breakfast & dinner in the casually, sophisticated 1852 Grill Room or lunch, dinner & drinks in the garden at the Ice House BBQ.
Island House Hotel, 1852 Grill Room & Ice House BBQ on Mackinac Island, Michigan
Built in 1852, Island House Hotel was one of Mackinac Island’s first summer hotels. Today, Mackinac Island’s oldest operating hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a designated State of Michigan landmark. Since purchasing the resort in 1949, the Callewaert family has made updates to the property while honoring its historic charm.
Enjoy a pleasant rest in one of 94 air-conditioned guest rooms with private bathrooms & cable television. Premium, deluxe & family suite rooms available with minifridge, coffeemaker, sitting area and water view. Guests relish an unparalleled view while rocking on the veranda as they watch horses trot by on the street and freighters glide through the Straits.
In addition to our stunning waterfront view, guests choose Island House Hotel for the convenient location to Mackinac Island’s most popular attractions and shopping. Whether relaxing on the porch or enjoying drinks with friends in the garden, the Island House Hotel delivers the complete Island experience.
Hotel amenities include: indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, air conditioning, evening bonfires in the chimneas, concierge service & onsite bike rentals.
Treat your palette to the culinary craftsmanship of Phil Kromer, one of Mackinac Island’s most well-known & sought after chefs, at our one of our two hotel restaurants. We offer breakfast & dinner in the casually, sophisticated 1852 Grill Room or lunch, dinner & drinks in the garden at the Ice House BBQ.
Mackinac Island, Michigan: Island vacation in a historic summer paradise
Enjoy the tranquility of beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan, for your next summer vacation. A perfect romantic retreat or family getaway!
Our Family Trip To Mackinac Island
Come with us on an awesome fall family getaway to Mackinac Island, MI. No RVs, cars, motorcycles are allowed this state park but if you like to bike, hike or ride horses… you’ll have a ball. Oh yeah, there’s fudge. Lots of fudge! Subscribe for more travel and RV news:
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2. Arch Rock: Natural limestone formation overlooking Lake Huron
3. The Mission Point lawn: Relax on the adirondack chairs and enjoy the view
4. Fort Holmes: Ride bikes to Fort Holmes to get a 180-degree view of the island
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mackinac island, michigan | summer 2018 road trip
here is a terrible compilation of some of the videos i took on my trip to mackinac island! im sorry i didn't do the island justice, but i wanted to focus on having fun rather than filming ;o
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Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island, Michigan
We had a great time on the Island. Lot's of (T-Shirt) shopping. We also took a Private Carriage Ride. Great way to see the Island and Fun.
Mackinac Wheels - Mackinac Island, Michigan
Located on Historic Mackinac Island, Mackinac Wheels and the Bike Barn are the place to go for your Island bike rentals. Cars are not allowed on the Island, home of the Grand Hotel and Fort Mackinac.
THE FALL - Mackinac Island - Matt's Rad Show.
Exploring The Fall on Mackinac Island.
Come with me as we take a little walk and a bike ride around some of the cool spots on Mackinac Island.
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Exploring a Haunted Island - Mackinac
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Mackinac Island
Main Street
Murdicks Fudge Shop
Fudge,
Churches on Mackinac
Bike Ride,
Seasons of Mackinac,
Round Island light House,
Mackinac Island Harbor,
Halloween On Mackinac,
Haunted Theater,
Missionary Bark Chapel,
Chapel,
Post Office,
Lucky Bean,
Coffee Shop,
Bed and Breakfasts,
The Grand Hotel,
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Time Lapse,
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Mackinac Island M 185 Loop
8 mile loop on M-185 around Mackinac Island in Michigan. The only state designated highway in the entire nation to ban motor vehicles. Great vacation spot full of history and beauty.
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Mackinac Island - Part 2
Tom Seay returns for Part 2 of his ride with viewers on Mackinac Island, Michigan, hosted by the Mackinac Horseman's Association at the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center.
Manager Ashley Day set up rides that showcased historical sites, the Mackinac State Historical Park, and the homes along the bluff overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. No motorized vehicles are allowed on this island, so the horse is King! Guests can bring their own horses and board them at the Community Center and ride miles of beautiful trails around the island and in the park.
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Mackinac Island 2013
Mackinac Island 2013