Chippewa Hotel Waterfront People always wonder what winter is like on Mackinac Island. Did you ever wonder what goes on at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront during the winter when they’re closed for the season? How about the Lilac Tree Suites and Spa, the Chippewa’s sister hotel that’s down a bit on Main Street? A lot…
DetailsSeeing all of the new snow outside motivated me to draw “Let it Snow” on the chalkboard in our kitchen. Enjoy! I’m amazed that here in Michigan, the news is filled with the threat of snow as if it’s out of the ordinary. It’s Michigan! It doesn’t take too much snow for schools to call…
DetailsThe annual lighting of the Mackinac Island Christmas Tree and Christmas Bazaar took place on the first weekend in December and now Main Street is glowing at night. It was a great time. And even though we are closed for the season, our great team joined in the Holiday spirit and decorated The Chippewa Hotel…
DetailsRemember when life was simple? A time and place when life was good? There’s a place where the 26,372 ft. majestic Mackinac bridge is a small backdrop of a much bigger landscape. A place where you can escape, dream and never seem to get your fill as your eyes absorb the wonder of it all.…
DetailsMackinac Island is filled with amazing views and there’s nothing better than a Mackinac Adventure to take it all in! Looking out from your room at the Chippewa Hotel and watching the sun come up is breathtaking. A great way to start your day! The ferry boats coming from the mainland are filled with people…
DetailsSummer on Mackinac Island is truly a magical time with beautiful warmer weather, blazing sunsets and magical cool evenings. Some of the spectacular highlights of the summer are the sailboat races. They’re a sight to behold as the bold symphony of beautifully colored sails come into view on Port Huron. There are many great places…
DetailsWhen I head up north to Mackinac Island, the roads are filled with all kinds of traffic congestion. And this time heading to my favorite destination, I drove through many road construction areas in the great state of Michigan. And then, like a ray of sunshine after a storm, we see the Mackinac Bridge in…
DetailsAfter a long, cold winter with lots of snow, I’m really looking forward to Spring! It’s like an awakening after a deep sleep. Beautiful flowers blooming in May on Mackinac Island across from the miniature golf course. It’s a time when the sun is out more often, snow is melting, buds are starting to bloom,…
DetailsSeeing all of the new snow outside motivated me to draw “Let it Snow” on the chalkboard in our kitchen. Enjoy! I’m amazed that here in Michigan, the news is filled with the threat of snow as if it’s out of the ordinary. It’s Michigan! It doesn’t take too much snow for schools to call…
DetailsI’ve been going to Mackinac Island for 15 years and I love staying at the Chippewa Hotel. It’s my favorite hotel on the island for many reasons. The views on the water are amazing and waking up to sparkling waters that shimmer like diamonds as I enjoy my morning cup of coffee or evening wine…
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