For something different, something fun, come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at America’s Summer Place. Explore the historic landmarks and natural beauty of Mackinac Island, enjoy the tradition of Afternoon Tea in the Parlor and nightly live musical entertainment, kick back and relax in a rocking chair on the World’s Longest Porch, and be one of the first guests to dive into the Esther Williams Swimming Pool in 2025.

Schedule:

Early Riser Coffee Break
6:30 a.m - 7:30 a.m: in the Parlor

Breakfast
7:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m: in the Main Dining Room

History Lecture with Resident Historian- Bob Tagatz
10:00 a.m: in the Terrace Room

Duck Race
2:00 p.m: at Esther Williams Swimming Pool

Meet the Horses and Coachman of Grand Hotel
3:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m: at the Front Steps

Evening Reception
5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m: at the West Front Porch

Dinner
6:30 p.m - 8:45 p.m: in the Main Dining Room

Family Movie Night- Featuring: The Goonies
9:00 p.m: in the Gerald R. Ford Conference Room