-continued-At the Officers Stone Quarters, which was built in 1780, we stroll down the stairs to the veranda and the fort Tea Room where a fantastic lunch is served along with spectacular views of the island village and shimmering blue waters of the Straits of Mackinac. After lunch there is a musket firing presentation and the firing of the cannon. Time to continue the tour and walk down the avenue of flags and back to the carriage.
Next stop the Grand Hotel. This is the showplace of the Great Lakes and was built in 1887. During the days of steam-powered boats and railroad wealthy patrons dressed for tea and promenaded on its 660 foot porch. Well we didn’t promenade (entry fee $10). The front lawn has a beautiful topiary sculpture and a childrens Victorian carnival set up with pony rides and animals. The view is fantastic and the Livery that brings guests from the ferries is very striking . Walking down the Grand Boulevard on our way back to town it's time for a cold beverage at the “Gatehouse”.
Eventually it's time to go back to the 21st century. Stopping at Murdick’s 1880 Main Street Candy Kitchen we buy our supply of fudge and head for the boat. This was a fantastice day!
Eventually it's time to go back to the 21st century. Stopping at Murdick’s 1880 Main Street Candy Kitchen we buy our supply of fudge and head for the boat. This was a fantastice day!
Note: Ken and I don’t usually go back to too many places but this is one we will return to. I think you have to go twice. Once as we did for the tour and then once to bicycle the island on your own. You can’t do both in one day!
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