Mackinac Island has lots of fudge, yes. It has a hoppin’ downtown, unique bars and restaurants full of character, extraordinary butterfly houses, and one-of-a-kind hotels, cottages, B&Bs and resorts. All of that plus the charming car-free atmosphere of Mackinac Island makes it a great place to come…
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Mackinac Island is a photographer’s dream. Scenic vistas, majestic horses, Victorian architecture and, of course, the Mighty Mac. But, professional level photography is not for everyone. Enter the selfie. So, I did what any millennial would do and toured the island in hopes of finding the perfect…
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You've arrived on the ferry boat in downtown Mackinac Island. Yay! Now what? While Mackinac Island has nearly 5 square-miles of incredible natural beauty to explore, many visitors spend their entire time downtown because there's so much to see and do right there. From dining and drinking to shopping…
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Picture your most romantic evening. Are you strolling hand in hand down a waterfront boardwalk? Riding in a horse-drawn carriage like a princess out of a fairytale? Cozying up on a blanket for a picnic under the stars? You can make all of that come true on Mackinac Island. Plus, you can share one of…
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From the stately Grand Hotel up above the west end of downtown to Mission Point Resort at the east end of Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island offers dozens of unique places to stay. Whether you’re looking for a full-service resort, a historic hotel, a charming B&B or a downtown penthouse, there are…
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Crystal clear water, sailboats, and sunshine; July on Mackinac Island is perhaps the quintessential summer vacation. And while it’s one of the warmest months to visit, it’s also one of the busiest but still a great time to visit. Because of the warmer weather, July on Mackinac Island is a popular…
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The daily grind can be overwhelming -- traffic congestion, never-ending demands at work, a phone that never stops buzzing. Sometimes we need a little respite, some time to get away and unwind. One of the key ingredients to that recipe for a reset is to unplug for a bit. To escape all those texts and…
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When Gerald R. Ford came to Mackinac Island as president in 1975, one of the things on his to-do list was, of course, to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge. Chocolate reigns as the most popular fudge flavor, yet the president went with vanilla pecan. Which flavor of fudge would you…
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When the world’s best stone skippers come to Mackinac Island each Fourth of July for the country’s oldest tournament, they gather for stone skipping at Windermere Point. The rocky beach at the west end of downtown is full of fine stones and offers a gorgeous backdrop of ferry boats passing by Round…
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It's time for date night. One that lasts into tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that! How about booking a romantic getaway to Mackinac Island? Maybe it's the scenic beauty or the charming character or the quaint ambiance. But whatever it is, there's something special about Mackinac…
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