Thursday, June 7, 2018

RT18 Day 7 - Shockingly, we hopped back in the car to cross the border for a final time.  Back to the good ol' USofA.  There was the obligatory stop for the lupines, then a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, Michigan brought us to an unexpected amazing sushi restaurant, and the most ridiculous hotel in the country.  


 According to it's website, The Grand Hotel is located on northern Michigan’s Mackinac Island. You will never forget the spectacular views from a rocking chair overlooking the Straits of Mackinac from the world’s longest porch. Third-generation, family-owned by the Musser family, Grand Hotel is rich in history, a place where time moves at the pace of horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Here, meals are an event and traditions such as Afternoon Tea in the Parlor and nightly dancing remain a noteworthy part of the guest experience. Take a step away from it all and unwind in the warm hospitality that has been charming guests since 1887. Grand Hotel offers exceptional accommodations, with each guest room uniquely decorated by interior designer Carleton Varney of Dorothy Draper & Co. in New York City. Grand Hotel is recognized as Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels and the Best Hotel in Michigan, and Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 5 Midwest Resorts. 












And, it definitely was a step back in time - so far back that it left me feeling slightly uncomfortable and incredibly young.  We were careful to stick to dress code, and may have stayed up a bit past our curfew, but it was worth it to spend this freaky throw-back adventure with my favorite.







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