Mackinac Island is a place everyone should visit. The soothing water, 70+ miles of trails, rich history, and horse-drawn community make it an experience everyone will enjoy. There are different ways of getting to Mackinac Island and we’ll talk about those briefly, but in this blog post we’re going…
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Just a short walk from downtown, 1852 Grill Room on Mackinac Island offers fine dining and a casually sophisticated atmosphere. As you enter, music from a live pianist sets the scene for a peaceful experience with breathtaking waterfront views and the timeless elegance of one of Mackinac Island’s…
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Looking for accommodations for a larger group stay on Mackinac Island? Well then, this blog post is for you! When it comes to finding rooms that will accommodate 5 or more people, you have a few options: renting an entire house, booking a Mackinac Island cottage or condo, finding a room in one of…
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You may know that Mackinac Island is home to historic Fort Mackinac. But did you know that as Mackinac Island evolved into a popular vacation destination named the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., it became home to the country’s second national park? Shortly after Yellowstone became the…
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Part of the charm of Mackinac Island is that the whole place has an old-school vibe. With horse-drawn carriage rides, gorgeous Victorian architecture and historic forts, Mackinac Island looks and feels as if you’ve stepped back in time. There aren’t even any cars on Mackinac Island! Still, that…
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So, what is there to do on Mackinac Island? Well, the short answer is a lot. Deciding which of the many things to do depends on how you like to vacation and who you’re traveling with. To help you get started planning, we’ve put together several sample itineraries. This time, we’re focused on things…
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Alright, so you’ve never been to Mackinac Island. Maybe you don’t even know where Mackinac Island is. But all you keep hearing is that Mackinac Island is the place to be. It is... …one of the Best U.S. Islands, Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards …the Hottest U.S. Summer Destination…
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As its name suggests, Mackinac Island is surrounded by water. That’s why most visitors travel to Mackinac Island by ferry boat. It’s also why many fun things to do once you arrive on Mackinac Island involve a boat, too. Of course, just seeing the breathtaking water views around Mackinac Island –…
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Thousands of people visit Mackinac Island each day during prime tourism season from spring through fall. They take in the beautiful sights, explore Mackinac Island’s historic attractions, taste world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and enjoy relaxing Mackinac Island bike rides, adventurous hikes…
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One of the best parts of Mackinac Island is you can go exploring and get lost without actually getting lost. (Just make sure you don’t miss the last ferry from Mackinac Island back to the mainland if you're not spending the night!) Mackinac Island is over 80% state park and has 70+ miles of trails…
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