Mackinac Island in March is quiet in terms of activities and unpredictable when it comes to the weather. There can be a dumping of fluffy snow one day and the next it’s all melted away. Because it’s still the offseason almost all the storefronts, restaurants, and attractions are closed. The few that…
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Biking, running or walking the 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island is a popular activity for visitors. It’s easy to understand why when you see the vastness of Lake Huron, listen to the waves crash against the rocks, and have one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, the Mackinac Bridge, as a…
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How much does it cost to visit Mackinac Island? Well, that depends. You can stay in the luxurious four-bedroom Masco Cottage at Grand Hotel with a personal chef, fully stocked bar and a private outdoor hot tub for about $5,000 a night. Or a discounted rate of around $30,000 a week. On the other…
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Although you might think first of horse-drawn carriages, world-famous fudge or legendary rock formations when Mackinac Island comes to mind, the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. also happens to have a pretty great bar scene. Mackinac Island is not only home to the most iconic bar in…
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Mackinac Island attracts upwards of 1 million visitors per year. Plus, thousands of seasonal employees flock to Mackinac Island to work at the northern Michigan travel destination from spring through fall. But did you know there also are a few hundred people who live on Mackinac Island year-round…
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Got plans this summer? You could spend it on the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. and meet people from all over the world while making money at the same time. Hundreds of college students and others age 18 and up come to Mackinac Island each summer for seasonal jobs as coffee shop baristas…
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It takes a lot of hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions to serve the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit Mackinac Island each year. And it takes a lot more people than Mackinac Island’s 500 year-round residents to run things. That’s why each year the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental…
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Mackinac Island isn’t just a special place to visit, it’s also a special place to work! From the end of April to the end of October, Mackinac Island comes to life with guests and workers from all corners of the world. And whether you’re 18 or 80, Mackinac Island has a variety of positions for all…
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Mackinac Island is a very popular group tour destination for groups from around the world. And, no wonder: With distinctive car-free charm, gorgeous views, fascinating history and so many unique things to do, Mackinac Island is the highlight of many group tour itineraries. Thinking about adding a…
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Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Company and Arnold Transit Company both operate ferry boats to Mackinac Island during the primary tourist season from late April through October. They each have docks on the mainland in both Mackinaw City, at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, and St…
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