The Grand Hotel

For the fans of the legendary movie “Somewhere in Time”, and all those who haven’t yet discovered this magical place, the guided tour is now in video format. 

A quick ferry ride to this scenic Great Lakes island is a fascinating and fun trip back in time. Hop on a bicycle or a horse-drawn carriage to explore Mackinac’s auto-free escape, where fur traders gathered in the 1600s, colonial soldiers occupied a fort high on the bluffs in the 1700s, and wealthy visitors “summered” in the 1800s. Today, it’s a great 21st-century destination, with its well-preserved fort and mansions, hundreds of acres of forest and beach, and a Victorian downtown filled with great shopping and dining.

This tour is by Tina Lassen, a nationally published freelance writer. She has written extensively about Michigan and the Great Lakes region.