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One of the Best Hotels in the world according to Travel + Leisure and one the best family resorts in the United States and Canada according to T + L Family, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a sight to see. Opened in 1887, the hotel was a popular summer retreat for vacationers coming from Chicago, Erie, Montreal and Detroit. Undergoing expansions, renovations and new owners since then, the hotel has retained its historic charm and architecture while adding modern comforts and amenities.

This Michigan hotel's 385 guest rooms are all designed in a unique style—no two rooms are alike. Four tennis courts, a 500,000-gallon swimming pool, and The Jewel, the on-site golf course with 18 scenic holes, keep guests entertained.

The hotel also has a number of popular shops, including the Colony Shop, a women's resort clothing store, and Carleton's Tea Store, specializing in out-of-the-ordinary foods. A number of restaurants and bars are on the grounds, while the Main Dining Room serves breakfast, dinner and a famed lunch buffet daily.

One of the most popular activities at this quaint getaway is just kicking back on the hotel's Front Porch, the world's largest at 660 feet. Because motorized vehicles are not allowed on Mackinac Island, horse and carriages and bicycles are both fun activities and the only way to get around.

The Grand Hotel hosts many meetings and conferences throughout the year. The Woodfill Conference Center offers two stories of state-of-the-art space, including the 3,145-square-foot Brighton Pavilion and 529-square-foot Gerald R. Ford Conference Room. Other meeting rooms, such as the Cottage Restaurant, Garden Terrace, and Pontiac Room, can accommodate groups from 40 to 1,500 people. Even the grand Front Porch, divisible into east and west sections, can be rented for receptions and functions.

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