Test 5.
Travel to Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is not accessible by motorized vehicle.
By Air:
- Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) offers daily commercial flights through Detroit (DTW), and is serviced by Delta.
- Mackinaw Shuttle provides shuttle service to Mackinaw City from Pellston Airport. Transfer is approximately 20 miles. Their fleet can transfer 40-50 people at one time. Allow one half hour from your scheduled pick up at Pellston Airport to drop off at ferry dock.
Ferry Service:
- Several Ferry lines service the island with round-trip tickets available for pre-purchase. We plan to arrange group rates on one or more ferries.
- Star Line Ferry services leave from both north St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Book the ferry with the conference code MCSC for a discounted ticket, or tell them at the dock you are with the Midwest Cognitive Science Conference.
On foot/bike/horse:
Once you arrive on the island, the Mission Point resort is about a 15 minute walk east from the dock areas (turn right when you arrive off the boats.) Hotel rates incorporate a $6 portage fee, and so your luggage will be delivered to the hotel once you arrive. Several bicycle rental businesses are located near the docks (bicycle rental can be more than $70/day). The resort operates a shuttle between the docks and the hotel, and there is a taxi service is available near the docks.Lodging
The Mission Point Resort has reserved a block of rooms available for $89/night. The resort is a ten minute walk from most other hotels on the island, and the conference rate is a huge discount in comparison to typical in-season island rates.
We anticipate that most attendees will arrive on Saturday or Sunday.
Lodging options include Garden queen rooms, Garden double rooms, Straits view rooms, Lakeside garden rooms , Family suites, Lake view king rooms, and Junior suites. The rates do not include 6% sales tax, 2% local assessment, 10% resort levy. A one time charge of $6.00 per person will apply for luggage transfer from the mainland to the resort and back. Children 17 years of age & younger stay for free. Children 12 & under eat for free. $25.00 additional per guest for triple and quad occupancy.
We anticipate that most attendees will arrive on Saturday or Sunday.
Lodging options include Garden queen rooms, Garden double rooms, Straits view rooms, Lakeside garden rooms , Family suites, Lake view king rooms, and Junior suites. The rates do not include 6% sales tax, 2% local assessment, 10% resort levy. A one time charge of $6.00 per person will apply for luggage transfer from the mainland to the resort and back. Children 17 years of age & younger stay for free. Children 12 & under eat for free. $25.00 additional per guest for triple and quad occupancy.
Reservation Instructions
Reservations can only be made by calling group reservations at (800) 833-7711.
- All reservations must be made by Thursday March 26, 2015. Rooms are based on availability at the time of calling in.
- An advanced deposit of one night's room and tax is required to confirm your reservation. Mission Point Resort accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express & Discover. Credit card will be charged for the deposit at the time of booking.
- If paying by check, reservation will be held for 10 days pending receipt of the check.
- Reservations must be canceled at least 14 days prior to arrival to receive full refund.
Shuttle from Docks
There is a hotel shuttle that meets each boat as it arrives on Mackinac Island. This service is $5, per person, and cash is paid directly to the driver. If you are experiencing a delay between shuttles, please call Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Taxi at 906-847-3323. Please note that this service is not owned, or operated, by Mission Point Resort. Cost is always subject to change without notice.
