A Mackinac Island experience wouldn’t be complete without spending a night (or a few!). Something magical happens when the last Mackinac Island ferry leaves for the night and before the hustle and bustle of the first ferry arriving in the morning. As the sun goes down over the Straits of Mackinac…
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Mackinac Island is known for sweet-scented lilacs. And it’s known as an unparalleled place to relax. What if you could take both of those things and combine them? Well, Mackinac Island’s Lakeside Spa & Salon has done just that. Its menu of services includes the Lilac Facial & Body Treatment, proudly…
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Whether you’re looking for the perfect sweater, a Mackinac Island-themed souvenir or a gift for someone special, the shops on Mackinac Island have what you need. Much like the variety of places to stay and the way you get around, shopping on Mackinac Island is unique. With gift shops and fudge…
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Where do you picture your relationship in the future? Here's an image: The two of you having a blast on Mackinac Island! The Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is Travel + Leisure's No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. and USA Today's Best Summer Travel Destination. And guess what? The entire…
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Many Mackinac Island visitors spend their days biking and hiking the trails of Mackinac Island State Park, exploring historic Fort Mackinac or just relaxing and enjoying the sun’s warmth on one of Mackinac Island's serene front porches. Then, come nightfall, their experience of Mackinac Island…
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Each fall, when the days shorten and the air cools, Mackinac Island is ablaze in vibrant colors. Yellows, oranges and reds paint the bluffs and line the streets. The scene is absolutely gorgeous. Yet, fall color on Mackinac Island offers just a glimpse of the beautiful colors you can see all year…
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You might already know that Mackinac Island is the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. That Mackinac Island is steeped in fascinating history, renowned for world famous Mackinac Island fudge and home to stunning natural features that led Congress to establish Mackinac Island as America’s second…
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While Mackinac Island’s historic Fort Mackinac gets many more visitors, Fort Holmes also makes for a memorable adventure – if you can meet the challenge of getting there. There’s fascinating history to discover at Fort Holmes. And as the highest point on Mackinac Island, there are spectacular…
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Labor Day marks the symbolic end of summer and the autumnal equinox later in September heralds the official start of fall. Yet, it doesn’t often look or feel like fall in many parts of the country. In lots of places where it’s still 80 degrees every day, you only know it’s fall because there’s…
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Spring is called pre-season, summer is peak season, and fall can be described as the perfect season on Mackinac Island. In September, Mackinac Island transforms into a tranquil paradise, where the fading warmth of summer meets the crisp anticipation of autumn. September offers a unique experience as…
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