Family Activities

Rent a bike from the pool house and ride around the perimeter of Mackinac Island, or be adventurous through over 70 miles of paved and unpaved paths on Mackinac Island.

Located at the east end of the Grand Hotel porch, you will find a chessboard. Pick your partner and make for a memorable match. A game room with a variety of coin-operated games is located in T. Richards on the lobby level.

Fort Mackinac is a National Historic Landmark and the sentinel of the Straits of Mackinac. There are also many historical sites around Mackinac Island that should not be missed.
View Fort Mackinac

Open to the public daily, Grand Hotel’s horse stable is located at Surrey Hills, just across from Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory. At 8,700 square feet, it’s a great way to see rare Hackney horses up close, along with 20 antique carriages from both Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island Carriage Tours.

Croquet, bocce ball, and bean bag toss can be enjoyed in the beautiful surroundings of the Grand Hotel gardens, adjacent to the swimming pool.

The Esther Williams Swimming Pool is heated from around Memorial Day to Labor Day. Spend the day with your family in a private Cabana, enjoy lunch from the Esther Williams Pool Bar, and slide down our new waterslide!