Anytime you find yourself thinking wistfully about the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., just bring up a Mackinac Island web cam to get a soothing dose of peaceful beauty. You can get a look at what’s happening right now on Mackinac Island through web cams located in at least four places:…
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One of the best-known things about Mackinac Island is that it's a car-free destination and has been that way for 125 years! As a result, people get around Mackinac Island on foot, by bicycle or on a horse. Taking a break from our auto-driven society is part of the charm of visiting Mackinac Island…
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What to bring on a trip to Mackinac Island depends. It depends on what time of year you visit Mackinac Island. And it depends on what Mackinac Island things to do are on your itinerary. What’s for certain is that no matter when you visit Mackinac Island and no matter what you do when you get here…
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If you visit Mackinac Island, there’s a good chance you might overhear a conversation that includes something like, “Is it Mack-i-naw or Mack-i-nack?” Consider the different spelling in nearby Mackinaw City and it’s no wonder people get confused. The short answer to this common question is that it’s…
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April is a month of change on Mackinac Island. The month starts out quiet, thawing from the winter season and quickly turns into the summer destination many people know and love. There is a sense of excitement, anticipation, and urgency as the Island awakens for the start of the season. Although…
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So, you’re going to Mackinac Island for the first time! Whatever you do during your stay, you’ll enjoy being here – even if your idea of the perfect vacation is just to sit on a Mackinac Island porch and breathe in the fresh, island air. But if you’re looking for activity, there’s so much to do on…
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Every winter, large numbers of Michigan residents flock to Florida, fleeing the cold and snow for the warmth of the Sunshine State. And each spring, summer and fall a growing number of Floridians repay the visit, escaping the oppressive heat of their home state by traveling to Michigan and enjoying…
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You can always find lots of things to do on Mackinac Island. (Unless, of course, the reason you’re visiting is to get away from things to do, in which case spending the day in an Adirondack chair sipping your favorite beverage on one of the many great porches of Mackinac Island is perfectly…
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Yes, it is possible to visit Mackinac Island on a day trip. And if that’s all the time you have while visiting northern Michigan, then definitely you should hop on a Mackinac Island ferry boat and spend the day on the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. But a day trip doesn’t really do…
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Yes, you can bring your dog to Mackinac Island! Just two things to remember: Keep your dogs on a leash Pick up after your dog Beyond that, have fun exploring one of our national treasurers with your dog by your side. You won’t be the only one visiting Mackinac Island with a pet. So don’t be the…
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