Grand Hotel is delighted to welcome guests for the official opening of its 139th season on May 2nd and invites you to experience timeless traditions!

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Woodlands Activity Center

Nestled within the scenic beauty of the Grand Hotel gardens, Woodlands Activity Center offers an 18-hole miniature golf course that seamlessly integrates with the lush natural surroundings. Visitors can also enjoy bike rentals, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and explore the wonders of the nature center. For a fun family adventure, take a spin on Cedar Grove, a 400-foot family-friendly bike track that promises plenty of outdoor enjoyment.

Located next to the Secret Garden at Grand Hotel.

Open daily during the season May to October.

 

The Gem – Miniature Golf Course

For the fun and fancy of it, The Gem is an 18-hole miniature golf course that invites the whole family to get into the swing of the game. Outdoor fun for the whole family, The Gem was designed to blend in seamlessly with the natural surroundings of the grounds at Grand Hotel.

Pricing Per Round
Ages 13 and older | $16
Ages 12 and younger | $12

Hours: 
May – June
9 AM to 7 PM Daily

July – August
9 AM – 10 PM Daily

September – October
9 AM – 8 PM Daily

Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove is a low-risk, high-fun environment geared toward kids aged ten and over.  Open to guests and visitors, the bike track includes approximately 400 feet of aggregate chip seal surface in a configuration designed for both safety and adventure.

Pricing per 15 minutes | $12

Hours: 
May – October
9 AM to 5 PM Daily

Recreation Courts

Set the stage for some friendly competition and give it your all on the center’s recreation courts, featuring pickleball, bocce ball, and shuffleboard. The recreation courts are available to rent by the hour.

Pickleball Court | $20
Bocce Ball Court | $20
Shuffleboard Court | $20

Bike Rentals

With over 70 miles of natural and paved trails, Mackinac Island is the perfect place to go on a bike tour. Bicycles are available for rent between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM daily May – August, and between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM September – October. There is a two-hour minimum rental on all bicycles.

Nature Center

In keeping with our love of gardens and our pride in all things Mackinac Island, plants and flowers native to the Island will be the stars of this working greenhouse at the Woodlands Activity Center. Expand your knowledge and delight the senses by spending some rejuvenating time taking in the sights and fragrances of the greenhouse.

Hours: 
9 AM – 6 PM Daily May – June
9 AM – 9 PM Daily July – August
9 AM – 8 PM Daily September – October

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Celebrate Mom this May with Our Mother’s May Package

Whisk mom away to a Grand Hotel May getaway that she’ll never forget! Our exclusive package offers flexibility for families and moms who might not be able to stay during Mother’s Day weekend but still want to celebrate Mother’s Day during May. Enjoy daily breakfast in the iconic Main Dining Room, 25% savings on lunch at any Grand Hotel restaurant, 15% savings at Grand Women’s, a complimentary mimosa for mom, and more!