Travel Information
Upper Michigan Legal Institute
June 14–15
Grand Hotel | 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 a map of the most up to date travel information, visit the Michigan Department of Transportation's website here: mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map.
Shepler's Ferry Discount
Shepler's Ferry is offering a discounted rate of $19 for adults and $10 for children 5–12 (under 5 free) for UMLI attendees. 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 STATEBAR19 for both adult and child discounts.
Parking is $5 per night offsite (with free shuttle service) or $25 per night onsite at the dock. They no longer offer valet parking.
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 Discount
Star Line Ferry is also offering a discounted rate of $19 for adults and $10 for children ages 5–12 (under 5 free) for UMLI attendees. To receive the discount, identify yourself with the State Bar of Michigan at the ticket window or purchase your tickets online at www.mackinacferry.com using the code SBM19.
Valet parking is available. Parking prices for the 2019 season have not yet been set.
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.
