Grand Hotel is America’s Summer Place. Opened in 1887, Grand Hotel is on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of greatest hotels in the world, and is one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Hotels You’ll Love.” The experience, starting with the location on Mackinac Island, is unforgettable.

Countless modern amenities and conveniences have been added through the years, but its original architectural beauty has been preserved. At 660 feet, Grand Hotel’s front porch is the world’s longest. And no two of the 385 guest rooms are alike.

Travel + Leisure Family magazine has deemed Grand Hotel one of the best resorts for families. Guests 11 years and younger stay and eat free. Activities include biking around the island. Swimming or relaxing by a heated, 220-foot long swimming pool. Child programs feature scavenger hunts, games, arts and crafts, hayrides, tours of Fort Mackinac and the island’s butterfly houses. And much more.

Mackinac Island is one of Yahoo! Travel’s Nine Island Destinations in the U.S. Enjoy the slow, relaxed pace of the island on foot, in a horsedrawn carriage or by bike. Explore the island’s rich natural beauty and numerous historic, cultural, entertainment, and shopping attractions.