Filed under: Transport | Tags: Bike, Bike Rental, Doug Preston, Marina, Yacht Race
The best way to see the Island is by bicycle. When you arrive on Mackinac please visit the OrrKids Bike Shop. They have been kind enough to give guests of the Christy Preston Wedding a discount on rentals. We recommend a nice cruiser with a big basket.
There are three ferry line that travel to Mackinac Island. Star Line Ferry is offering guests of the Christy Preston Wedding a reduced rate of $19.00 and free parking. Mention our names to the attended at the ferry dock on the mainland to receive the discount.
There are a few tips you should follow when riding the ferry. One, mark all of your parcels with your name, address and phone number. Two, while unloading your bags have them tagged with the name of your hotel. Three, in nice weather sit on the top deck for the best view of the Island on the way across the Straits of Mackinac.
There are two other ferry lines that also run to the Island. Arnold Transit Company and Shepler’s.
We recommend Arnold Transit Company or Shepler’s Ferry to Mackinac Island. Taking the ferry from Mackinaw City is the closest main land docks to the Island, but you could also go from Saint Ignace. It’s worth the extra 20 minutes to drive across the bridge to St. Ignace… great views.
Filed under: Transport | Tags: Bicycle, Bike Rental, Transport, Transportation
The Island is best seen by bicycle. Well, to be honest, it really is the only way to see the Island besides horse drawn carriage. There are no cars allowed on the island. We have made reservations with the Orr Kids Bike Shop for reduced rentals on bicycles for the weekend of the wedding. Please reference the Christy Preston Wedding when renting your bicycle. Be sure your ride has a healthy front basket.
Filed under: Transport | Tags: Airports, Directions, Driving Time, Transport
When flying to the Island there are several options. The closest airport is in Pelston, Michigan. Shuttle service to the Island ferry docks is available from Pelston. It is also possible to fly to Traverse City, a two-hour drive to the ferry, and Flint, a three-hour drive.
