DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL
Bay Habour
One place not to be missed is Mackinac ( pronounced Mackinaw ) Island , reached by a 25-minute ferry ride across Lake Huron from Mackinaw City , at the northernmost tip of Michigan ’ s Lower Pensinsula .
It ’ s like a throwback to yesteryear as there are no cars and no chain restaurants , stores or restaurants . Instead , you get around by horsedrawn taxis , on foot or by renting a bike , and if you ’ re staying at one of the island ’ s hotels , they will pick you and your luggage up from the ferry terminal in their own horse-drawn carriage .
Stroll its old-world Main Street and indulge your sweet tooth at 13 fudge shops including Murdick ’ s , where you can watch fudge being made the same way it has been since 1887 , stopping off at the famous Pink Pony bar for a Pink Pony Punch .
You can also play golf on the island . The Jewel is one of America ’ s most unusual courses . After playing the Grand nine opposite the iconic Grand Hotel – the world ’ s largest summer hotel , dating back to 1887 – you and your clubs are transported by horse-drawn carriage to the Woods nine , which is located in the middle of Mackinaw Island and has views of the Mackinac Bridge linking Michigan ’ s Lower Peninsula with the Upper Peninsula .
Alternatively , grab a cocktail from Mission Point Resort ’ s Bistro on the Greens and sip as you take on the 18-hole putting course on the shores of Lake Huron .
LINKS TO FEATURED GOLF COURSES & ATTRACTIONS :
WHERE TO STAY The Highlands : https :// boynegolf . com / resorts / the-highlands Boyne Mountain : www . boynemountain . com Inn at Bay Harbor : www . innatbayharbor . com Boyne Golf : https :// boynegolf . com Treetops Resort : https :// www . treetops . com America ’ s Summer Golf Capital : https :// americassummergolfcapital . com The Jewel : www . grandhotel . com / activities / golf
GETTING THERE Direct flights to Traverse City operate from international gateways Chicago and Detroit . From there , take a transfer or rent a car .
TOURIST INFORMATION Pure Michigan : www . michigan . org Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau : https :// petoskeyarea . com Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau : https :// petoskeyarea . com
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