One of the many beloved traditions on Mackinac Island takes place at the end of the visitor season when Grand Hotel closes for the winter. On the last Monday in October, the stately resort that opened in 1887 commemorates another successful summer by ringing a bell and bringing the famed rocking…
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From being voted the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination (for the third straight year!) and the USA’s Best Place To Visit For Fall to celebrating the inaugural Fall Fudge Festival and setting a world record for longest Waboba skip, the 2025 visitor season was full of amazing memories. We hope you…
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Well, the visitor season on Mackinac Island comes to a close at the end of October. Cue sad faces all around. But, wait, here’s something to turn that frown upside down: A new flavor of world-famous Mackinac Island fudge for the upcoming holiday season! Starting Nov. 1, Ryba’s Fudge Shops will…
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Well, answering one part of this question is easy. Almost every winter, ferry boat service from the mainland gets interrupted by ice in the Straits of Mackinac. So, how cold does the water around Mackinac Island get? Cold enough to freeze! Of course, by the time the visitor season resumes in late…
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When and where to see fall color on Mackinac Island can be a big part of planning an autumn escape. But don’t forget delicious fall flavors! Each September brings seasonal sweets and other culinary delights that are a big reason Mackinac Island is the USA’s Best Place To Visit for Fall. For example…
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It’s super easy these days to ask A.I. for a Mackinac Island itinerary. Whether you love shopping and dining, hiking and biking or horses and fudge, you can get a plan for your trip in just a few seconds. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to have a personal recommendation. We sought suggestions for what…
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Starting in 2025, Mackinac Island is adding a little something extra to sweeten the fall season. The Fall Fudge Festival! The 3-day celebration of Mackinac Island’s world-famous treat is another great reason to visit the USA’s No. 1 Best Place To Visit For Fall. Here’s a quick rundown of five things…
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America’s national parks are renowned for their natural beauty, unique features and diverse wildlife. That was true for Mackinac National Park, too, with one addition: There also were lots and lots of cows! That’s right. Now a car-free destination where the horse is king, Mackinac Island for much of…
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As a car-free travel destination, Mackinac Island is synonymous with ferry boats that transport hundreds of thousands of people from the mainland each year. But did you know there was another Ferry that remains key to the visitor experience in the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination? Thomas Ferry…
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For three years running, travelers have voted Mackinac Island the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination. And it’s a pretty good place for an autumn escape, too! In fact, vacationers nationwide ranked Mackinac Island No. 2 on a list of the USA’s Best Places to Visit for Fall. There are lots of reasons…
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