Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel / by Dave Hileman

Billed as the world’s longest porch, the Grand Hotel as been serving guests since 1887. It is a spectacular place in a jewel of a setting. On our visit to the island we did not stay here - a bit out of our budget but we did enjoy a walk in the lobby and on the grounds and sat on the porch for a few minutes. That experiences will now cost you $10 as they now charge just to be on property. Of course it is free with your room and they start at $1000 plus per night. So I guess $10 is a bargain to sit on the porch.