Mackinac Island / Grand Hotel · Wild n Wonderful Wanderer

Grand Hotel opened on July 10, 1887. At 660 feet, its front porch is the world's largest. Mackinac Island has been car-free for more than 100 years: no motorized vehicles are allowed, and all transportation is by horse and carriage or bicycle.

The reel: Mackinac Island / Grand Hotel.

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Grand Hotel opened on July 10, 1887. Source ↗
At 660 feet, Grand Hotel's front porch is the world's largest. Source ↗
No motorized vehicles are allowed on Mackinac Island. All transportation is provided by horse and carriage or bicycle. Source ↗
Mackinac Island has been car-free for more than 100 years. Source ↗
There are more than 1,500 bikes to rent on Mackinac Island. Source ↗

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