Bar Leadership Forum 2020
 

Getting to the Island

June 12-13, 2020
Grand Hotel | Mackinac Island 

 
 

Traveling to Mackinac Island

Whichever route you take, driving through the breathtaking Upper Peninsula to
St. Ignace or beautiful Northern Lower Michigan to Mackinac City, we've got you covered! For the most up-to-date travel information, visit the Michigan Department of Transportation's website here: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map.
This map will show you the latest road construction—famous throughout our warmer months.

 

Ferry Discounts

Upon arriving in Mackinac City or St. Ignace, you'll want to choose a ferry to get to the island. The State Bar has discounts with the following companies:

Shepler's Ferry is offering a discounted rate of $19 for adults and $10 for children 5-12 (under 5 free). To receive the discount, identify yourself with the State Bar of Michigan at the ticket window or purchase your tickets online at sheplersferry.com using the code SBM2020 for both adult and child discounts.
Valet parking is available.  Parking costs $5 per night off-site or $25 per night on-site at the Mackinac City dock. Valet parking is no longer available.

Mackinaw City Dock: 556 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
St. Ignace Dock: 601 N State St, St. Ignace, MI 49781


Star Line Ferry is offering a discounted rate of $19 for adults and $10 for children ages 5-12 (under 5 free). To receive the discount, identify yourself with the State Bar of Michigan at the ticket window or purchase your tickets online at mackinacferry.com using the code SBM2020.
Parking costs $15 per night dockside, $5 in secured self-parking area, or is free in the unsecured off-site lot with free shuttle service. Valet parking is available for $24 outdoor/$38 indoor per night.

Mackinaw City Dock: 801 S. Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
St. Ignace Dock: 587 N. State St, St. Ignace, MI 49781
 
 

Getting to the Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel is a 15- to 20-minute uphill walk from the boat docks. For your convenience, Grand Hotel operates horse-drawn carriages between the docks and Grand Hotel at $5.50 per person (cash only).
 
Luggage transfer is simple and convenient. Your bags will be tagged at the ferry dock and transferred to the Grand Hotel. When you check-in, simply present your luggage tags at the front desk. Your bags will be delivered directly to your room.
 
Check in starts at 4:00 p.m. If you are arriving close to 6:00 p.m. you may want to bring your evening wear with you to the hotel as luggage transfer may take up to two hours to get to the hotel from the dock.