Whether you're planning your first trip to Mackinac Island or you visit every year, there's always something new to discover in the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. What better place to go for some inside information than to the people who live and work on Mackinac Island! Check out these 10…
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With so many coffee shops, breakfast spots, bars and restaurants to choose from on Mackinac Island, it’s easy to overlook the Best Picnic Spot in Michigan. Yet, Marquette Park is a delightful place to spread out a blanket and have something to eat as you soak up the sun and watch all the people…
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Imagine putting your ship ashore on Mackinac Island and then making your way uphill, through the woods, in the dark, with cannons and other artillery, in order to surprise the occupants of Fort Mackinac the next morning from the high ground above. That really happened on Mackinac Island, and it’s…
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Does Mackinac Island have an airport? The short answer, yes. The longer answer: It’s a self-service airport available for regional charter flights or private planes. Major commercial airlines do not land at the Mackinac Island Airport. OVERVIEW OF THE MACKINAC ISLAND AIRPORT The Mackinac Island…
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As the story of Lover's Leap goes, a young woman sat atop the cliff, eagerly awaiting the return of her lover. He had gone with the tribe’s other warriors into battle to prove he was worthy of marrying her. Each day she trained her eyes on the horizon looking for any sign of him. One day, the…
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Maybe you’ve been to Mackinac Island. Maybe you’ve even pedaled a bike all the way around Mackinac Island. Even so, you’ve never seen Mackinac Island quite like how it's presented in the fascinating documentary, "Mackinac: Our Famous Island." The 57-minute film produced by Detroit Public TV in…
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One of the first things you’ll notice about Mackinac Island when you step off the ferry boat is that there are horse-drawn carriages everywhere. It’s a big part of the charm of visiting a car-free destination! Some of the carriages are shuttles that take visitors to a particular place to stay, such…
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Emojis are everywhere for a reason: They’re fun! Nothing quite punches up a social media post like the insertion of an emoji. There’s so many of them of now, there’s basically something for everything and everyone. Eating a tasty breakfast and posting a photo of it? Better use 🍳 paired with 📷…
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When one thinks of the natural attractions on Mackinac Island, the mind immediately jumps to Arch Rock or Sugar Loaf or Devil’s Kitchen. And deservedly so. These are great natural wonders that are easy to find and make prime selfie spots. But they aren’t the only natural attractions on Mackinac…
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Each season brings a unique personality to Mackinac Island. A forest of color erupts in the fall, snow covers the landscape in winter and the state park awakens with new blooms in spring. But in summertime…well, there’s nothing quite like it. See for yourself! Here are 20 glorious images to give you…
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