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How to get to Mackinac Island from Canada

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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How to get free fudge on Mackinac Island

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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Tips for visiting Mackinac Island with limited mobility

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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Top Things to Do for Girls Weekend on Mackinac Island

Could you use a little break? An escape from the routine? Why not get the girls together for a weekend on Mackinac Island!?! Just like Mackinac Island is a great place for a Guys Weekend, it’s an ideal spot for you and your girlfriends to get away for a few nights. Here are just eight of the ways to…

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Does Mackinac Island have a beach?

You might expect Mackinac Island to be full of beaches since it’s surrounded by water. And, of course, it is – although not the crowded, sandy shores you may be thinking of. The beaches you find on Mackinac Island are a bit rockier. More rugged. More secluded. They’re places with crystal clear…

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What is the dress code on Mackinac Island?

Maybe you’ve heard that Mackinac Island has a dress code. Well, there is some truth to that, but it’s also not quite right. On the one hand, there is no dress code for Mackinac Island itself. Visitors come from all over the world, and they arrive in all kinds of clothing. Whether you prefer shorts…

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Q&A With 2 Mackinac Island Tour Guides

Taking a narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island is a must for first-time visitors. You’ll get the lay of the land and take a look at some of the most popular sights, from Grand Hotel to Fort Mackinac to Arch Rock. Yet, a carriage can only take you so far into the rugged interior of…

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Experience the blacksmith shops of Mackinac Island

There was a time when most every town in America had a blacksmith shop making items from metal, everything from farm tools to weapons to household goods. It’s something you don’t see much of anymore, since so much production of metal wares has been automated for generations. Yet, Mackinac Island…

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Where to see flower gardens on Mackinac Island

If you’re wanting to see flowers on Mackinac Island, you’re in luck! With an abundance of flowers at places to stay, private gardens and in the state park, Mackinac Island is a big-time floral destination. Mission Point Resort offers guided garden tours for both resort guests and visitors. The…

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