More than 1 million people come to Mackinac Island each year, most of them during the main visitor season from May through October. So, whenever you visit during that time, you won’t be alone. Yet, some days on Mackinac Island are busier than others. Whether you prefer to be part of the crowd in the…
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Ever wonder how Mackinac Island gets electricity? After all, there’s no power plant on Mackinac Island. No massive installation of solar panels. Instead, Mackinac Island gets power from cables running under the water from St. Ignace, several miles away on the mainland. That’s pretty much the same…
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It’s an 8-hour drive from Pittsburgh to the Mackinac Island ferry docks in Mackinaw City, at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. From there it’s just a short ferry ride to the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” You could leave tomorrow morning and be here in time for dinner and a magical Mackinac…
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Not only does Mackinac Island feel like a world away from the daily routine of life. Some of the incredible sights in Mackinac Island State Park actually look as if they’re out of this world. While there are perfectly natural causes for the existence of iconic Mackinac Island rock formations such as…
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Originally built as a private residence in 1870, Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast is one of Mackinac Island’s treasured hideaways, quietly tucked along Bogan Lane just a few steps away from Main Street, Lake Huron, nature trails, and downtown shopping, dining, and attractions. At first sight, Pine…
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Mackinac Island is known for many reasons: history, horses, bicycles, stunning views, that feeling you get when you step ashore and away from the chaos of the mainland. Another (literal) treat on Mackinac Island is the variety of dining options on Mackinac Island. From freshly caught whitefish to…
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As you arrive on a ferry boat and leave the dock, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of downtown Mackinac Island. Instantly, you get a taste of the energy coursing through Main Street, from horse-drawn carriages and bicycles on the road to unique shops and delicious restaurants filling…
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Did you know the big city nearest Mackinac Island is in Canada? Yes, Mackinac Island is a short drive from downstate Michigan cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing. And Mackinac Island is just a day’s drive from most other metro areas around the Midwest and toward the East Coast, from…
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Fudge has been synonymous with Mackinac Island for nearly 150 years. Today, it seems as though you can’t take five steps down Main Street without coming across one (or more!) of Mackinac Island’s many fudge shops. World-famous Mackinac Island fudge has become an iconic symbol, and many “fudgies”…
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Mackinac Island is a vacation destination for all generations. From children, to grandparents, newlyweds, and solo travelers, the island has something for everyone. If you are traveling with someone who has limited mobility and wondering the best way to get around car-free Mackinac Island, this blog…
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