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Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

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Experience the history and charm of Mackinac Island on a narrated carriage tour of the island

Prepare yourself for a tour like no other! What you will experience is by far the most enjoyable and authentic way to view the island. Keep in mind there are no set departure times. You will be on the next available carriage once you have purchased your ticket at the ticket office.

 
THE TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STOPS:

SURREY HILLS MUSEUM
Enjoy a leisurely visit through Surrey Hills Carriage Museum displaying historic carriages including a horse-drawn hearse, still used today, and an antique fire department pumper. Browse the on site gift shops or have lunch or a snack before boarding our open 3-horse hitch carriage for the second part of your tour.

WINGS OF MACKINAC BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
(Additional Admission Fee) Open Mid-May through early October only.
Discover life’s most beautiful insects! Enjoy a unique experience, strolling among hundreds of butterflies dancing and chasing each other in our climate controlled conservatory filled with lush flowers. 200 different species are represented. www.wingsofmackinac.com

ARCH ROCK
The next stop is Arch Rock for an approximately 5 minute viewing of this breathtaking natural limestone formation. Reboard your carriage to continue your tour.

FORT MACKINAC AVENUE OF FLAGS
(Additional Admission Fee) Open early May through early October only.
Experience the sights and sounds of living history preserved in this American Revolutionary Era fort. As passengers depart arriving carriages, you may reboard as space is available to continue your island tour. www.mackinacparks.com

RETURN TO SURREY HILLS MUSEUM
Board our 2-Horse carriage to return again to the downtown area.

GRAND HOTEL
(Additional Admission Fee) www.grandhotel.com
You may elect to end your tour at Grand Hotel, however, you would not be able to reboard other tour carriages after this stop. It is just a short walk down the hill to the downtown area from Grand Hotel, or you may call for horse-drawn taxi service at additional charge.

Please note that casual resort wear is appropriate at Grand Hotel during the day. No tank tops or cut-offs are permitted.

After 6:00 PM, evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel: coat and tie for gentlemen, and dresses or pantsuits for ladies.

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June 28, 2005 |

Great Turtle Kayak Tours – Mackinac Island

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Premier Paddle & Camping Adventures – Mackinac Island, MI

Safe, Fun, Unforgettable!

We are dedicated to giving you the best possible experience of the Straits of Mackinac, and the surrounding islands. We provide a safe and comfortable environment, as well as the unique privilege of navigating the Straits in your own vessel. Our Red Cross certified guides will give you the best view of the water and the Islands. They are filled with knowledge and passion for paddlesports and the local area, and adept at supporting all ages and skill levels. We offer a perspective of the beautiful Islands and Straits of Mackinac, that can only be experienced thru immersive watersports.

How To Find Us

Mackinac Island (pronounced Mak-in-aw) is located in Michigan, in Northern Lake Huron.

The island is accessible via ferry boat from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.

We are located in the middle of town, on the shore line, behind the historic Horse Corral Mall.

  • Marthas Sweet Shop is on the street side inside the Horse Corral Mall.

  • Follow the rock path on either side of the buildings to the beach.

  • You can see us from the ferry boats, we are adjacent to the Sheplers Dock.

Phone

(231) – 71 – KAYAK

(231) – 715 – 2925

Address

7395 Main St.

Mackinac Island, MI 49757

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June 27, 2005 |

Ugly Anne – Mackinac Island Water Tours

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2013 Ugly Anne Tour Schedule
Below are the tours times and dates for the season.

Mackinaw City

May 17th-October 13th 2013
5:00pm- Tour under the Mackinac Bridge

Sunset Cruise- Watch the sunset while cruising under the Mackinac Bridge (Departing 45 minutes before sunset)

Mackinac Island

June 21st- August 25th
1:00pm- Mackinac Island and Under the Mackinac Bridge Tour

3:00pm- Island Tour

For more information about tours or private charters email or call us at: info@mackinawtour.com
(231) 436-5094

Mackinac Island & Bridge Tour
Take a memorable trip along a portion of Mackinac Island and under the Mackinac Bridge while hearing interesting stories and legends about Mackinac Island, lighthouses, Grand Hotel, railroad and car ferries and the building of the Mackinac Bridge. Departing from the Arnold Transit East Dock on Mackinac Island’s Main St. (Next to the marina)
(Approx. 1 1/2 Hours)
$36.00 adults/ $17.00 3-12/ 2 and under Free.
June 21st-August 25th- 1:00pm

Mackinac Island Tour
See the sights of America’s 2nd National Park and the maritime history of the Straits of Mackinac from the water aboard Ugly Anne. Included is a live narrative and historic video footage. Departing from the
Arnold Transit East Dock on Mackinac Island’s Main St. (Next to the marina) (Approx. 1 Hour)
$23.00 adults/ $12.00 3-12/ 2 and under Free.
June 21st-August 25th- 3:00pm

Mackinaw City Tour of the Straits
Take a trip under the Mackinac Bridge aboard Ugly Anne (an authentic North Atlantic, wooden lobster boat). Learn about shipwrecks, building of the Mackinac Bridge and learn about the car and railroad ferries that traversed the Straits for over 100 years. See Fort Michilimackinac and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse from the water with historic video footage while
traveling under the Mackinac Bridge. (Approx. 1 Hour)
$23.00 adults/ $12.00 3-12/ 2 and under Free.
May 17th-October 13th- 5:00pm

Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise
Take in the sunset over Lake Michigan aboard Ugly Anne; cruising under the Mackinac Bridge while enjoying music along with alcoholic and N/A refreshments.
(Approx. 1 hour) $23.00 All Ages. No Tuesday sunset cruises.
May 17th-October 13th Departs 45 minutes before sunset.

All tours and charters will depart from Mackinaw City at the Straits Area Tour Company dock on Huron Avenue or Mackinac Island’s East Dock unless otherwise arranged. Beer Wine and N/A drinks available aboard Ugly Anne.

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June 26, 2005 |

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