SOUTH SALLY RAMP
PROS CONS
There are lots of people here. You need to know the answers to many
This post has a great view. questions.
There is no shelter, so it can be very sunny.
Position: Stand in between the Fort Mackinac Sign and cannon
If Raining: Stand next to US flag at the base of the fence line, across from ticket booth.
INSTRUCTIONS
Bathrooms: Visitor’s Center~down Fort Street; it is the white building on the corner.
Tickets: Right here at South Sally Ramp.
Water Fountain: Visitor’s Center.
Grand Hotel: Turkey Hill Road (next to Heart Attack Hill) to top, turn left and down to Grand
Arch Rock Down hill to Main St, go left & follow water past Mission Point to Arch Rock. You will be below Arch Rock and there will stairs to Arch Rock. Or you can go up Fort Hill turn right at Governor's Residence go past the Fort entrance then follow signs.
Public Stairs: Across Park to corner behind Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and playgound.
Mission Church: Down hill to Main St, go left past Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum & St. Anne’s
Governor’s Mansion: At the top of the hill. Free tours every Wednesday morning, whoever is on duty has to tell the visitors (9:30~11:30 am)
There are lots of people here. You need to know the answers to many
This post has a great view. questions.
There is no shelter, so it can be very sunny.
Position: Stand in between the Fort Mackinac Sign and cannon
If Raining: Stand next to US flag at the base of the fence line, across from ticket booth.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Introduce yourself to the cashier (you may be asked to go for change).
- Greet guests and welcome them to Fort Mackinac.
- Know the cost of admission tickets and what historical buildings guests can see with their admission ticket.
- Do not allow anyone to go up the stairway. It is an exit only (except MSHP or Tea Room personnel on duty.)
- Know the times of rifle firings, cannon firings and guided tours.
- Offer to take photographs for visitors.
- Advise visitors in wheelchairs or with strollers/bicycles, that there are 27 steps at the top of the ramp. Suggest they use Avenue entrance up Fort Hill or use a taxi to take them to the rear entrance of the fort.
- Know how to direct guests to the American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum, Bark Chapel, McGulpin House, Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center, Biddle House, The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, and nearest public restroom.
- Assist GSR by making change runs if needed.
Bathrooms: Visitor’s Center~down Fort Street; it is the white building on the corner.
Tickets: Right here at South Sally Ramp.
Water Fountain: Visitor’s Center.
Grand Hotel: Turkey Hill Road (next to Heart Attack Hill) to top, turn left and down to Grand
Arch Rock Down hill to Main St, go left & follow water past Mission Point to Arch Rock. You will be below Arch Rock and there will stairs to Arch Rock. Or you can go up Fort Hill turn right at Governor's Residence go past the Fort entrance then follow signs.
Public Stairs: Across Park to corner behind Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and playgound.
Mission Church: Down hill to Main St, go left past Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum & St. Anne’s
Governor’s Mansion: At the top of the hill. Free tours every Wednesday morning, whoever is on duty has to tell the visitors (9:30~11:30 am)