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FALL BACK IN TIME ON MACKINAC ISLAND

Remember 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...

WE LOVED RETURNING TO OUR HOME

My wife and I came to Mackinac Island for our first time in 2004 and we stayed at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront! We loved it so much that we’ve continued our tradition every year. And with our recent trip towards the end of May, we celebrated our 20th year coming to...

Our Mackinac Family Close and Far

Would you commute thousands of miles one-way to get to work? Would you leave your home for 6 months every year to provide for your family? For many of our employees at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront and our sister hotel, the Lilac Tree Suites, the big adventure starts...

Giving Thanks for a Great Year!

The 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...