There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. But twice each summer there are so many racing yachts in the harbor that it almost feels like there are more boats than bikes on Mackinac Island! Where do all those sailboats come from? Mackinac Island's 2 Iconic Boat Races Each year two…
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Phew! All throughout the country’s Heartland, it’s hot. The average summer temperature in Nashville is 90. Ditto for St. Louis, Atlanta, Charlotte and Louisville. In Birmingham, it’s 91. In Little Rock, 93. Oklahoma City is 94. And in Dallas, it’s 96! If you’re going to beat the heat this summer…
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Grand Hotel, Island House Hotel and Hotel Iroquois are all recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as being among the finest Historic Hotels of America. Yet, in terms of age, they are just three of many historic places to stay on Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Did you know there are…
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More than 200 years ago, Mackinac Island was a coveted economic and military hub fought over by the British, French and Americans. The forts are still there to prove it! Mackinac Island no longer has so much geopolitical significance. Instead, it has become one of the world's most cherished vacation…
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Yes, sometimes there are rainy days on Mackinac Island, one of the few U.S. cities with perfect summer weather. And when it does rain, there are many unique ways to spend the day. In fact, rainy days offer special opportunities to get cozy and indulge in a delicious meal at a Mackinac Island…
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With a diverse assortment of restaurants, Mackinac Island offers an extraordinary food and wine scene to visitors. And the scenery around the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is pretty incredible, too. Together, the delicious flavors and spectacular sights of Mackinac Island make a perfect pairing -…
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Mackinac Island is the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. for many reasons. A big one is the history of the place. Mackinac Island maintains deep roots to its past, and the vacation destination you know and love in the 21 st century has been shaped by its history in lots of ways. So, what…
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Curiously enough, one of the most common questions people ask about Mackinac Island is if there are zip lines. The answer: No, there are no zip lines on Mackinac Island. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any exciting activities for thrill seekers. Sure, you might think of Mackinac Island first and…
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Mackinac Island is known around the Midwest as the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” The one-of-a-kind vacation paradise is a national gem, too, named by USA Today as the Best Summer Travel Destination in both 2023 and 2024. After expert panels curated short lists of must-see summer vacation places…
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The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration held in June that kicks off every summer with a splash of floral beauty and fragrance. Since the 1940s, the event has highlighted the incredible number of lilacs and the giant size of the stems that have grown on the popular northern…
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