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[NORTHERN MICHIGAN]
Come and meet
the pioneers!
STAFFORD'S PERRY HOTEL
100 Lewis St., Petoskey 49770
231-348-6017, theperryhotel.com
Angie Whitener,
angiew@staffords.com
Built in 1899 as one of some 20 original
luxury resort hotels, Stafford's Perry
Hotel is the only one still operating.
Experience the elegance of the past
without leaving modern-day conveniences
behind. Petoskey's downtown
Gaslight District grew up around the
hotel and features shopping, dining,
an art museum, and bayfront park all
within walking distance of the hotel, a
plus for motorcoach groups. The Perry
Hotel boasts 75 individually appointed
guest rooms, many with private balconies
overlooking Little Traverse Bay.
WEATHERVANE TERRACE
INN & SUITES
111 Pine River Lane, Charlevoix 49720
231-547-9955, weathervane-chx.com
Irene Hizelberger,
weathervaneterrace@gmail.com
Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites, a
building of Earl Young architecture, is a
wonderful vacation spot in downtown
Charlevoix. The hotel is within walking
distance of wonderful shopping, dining,
and harbor districts. The hotel is only
300 feet from the beach. Groups can
choose from standard rooms, deluxe
patio rooms, or suites and Jacuzzi
rooms. Each of the suites and Jacuzzi
rooms has a fireplace and a balcony
with a view toward Lake Michigan. The
hotel also offers a complimentary continental
breakfast.
Transportation
LAKE MICHIGAN CARFERRY: BADGER
701 Maritime Drive, Ludington 49431
888-227-2628, ssbadger.com
Shelby Soberalski,
ssoberalski@interlakems.com
A big ship means more fun! Discover exciting
group travel adventures when you cruise on
the 410-foot SS Badger. The Badger offers the
largest cross-lake passenger service on the
Great Lakes and an authentic steamship experience.
Enjoy a relaxing four-hour, 60-mile trip
between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc,
Wisconsin. There is plenty to see and do
aboard the big ship, including games with an
onboard entertainer, free movies, shopping in
the gift shop, or just strolling or lounging on
the spacious outdoor decks.
SHEPLER'S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY
556 E. Central Ave., Mackinaw City 49701
231-436-5023, sheplersferry.com
Katie Wiley, katie@sheplersferry.com
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry is your
" Gateway to Mackinac Island. " Shepler's has
been providing first-class service to Mackinac
Island since 1945, and more groups trust Shepler's
with their travel plans. The ferry company
can help with island packages and itineraries,
and it understands the importance of keeping
to your schedule with on-time departures.
With Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, guests
ride in style, comfort, and safety with two
newly built vessels since 2015. Shepler's loves
groups and will make yours feel appreciated.
STAR LINE MACKINAC ISLAND
FERRY COMPANY
801 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City 49701
800-638-9892, mackinacferry.com
Andrea Green, groups@mackinacferry.com
Mackinac Island continues to be a favorite
place for tour groups around the world. Your
tour guests will enjoy complimentary
custom-planned tours in an idyllic setting,
experiencing Mackinac Island's natural
beauty and historic charm. Star Line Mackinac
Island Ferry Company can create an itinerary
that delights your guests while meeting
your package goals. All of this is possible with
group and package pricing options, fudge
tasting upon arrival, luggage handling, and
accessible barrier-free boarding.
1687 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, Michigan
Bringing history
to life!
Th e Mason County Historical
Society is one of the largest
Historical Societies in Michigan,
operating both Historic White Pine
Village and the Port of Ludington
Maritime Museum! Extensive
Research Center now open!
Pilot a carferry across
Lake Michigan!
217 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, Michigan
MasonCountyMiHistory.org
231-843-4808
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