You can fly to Mackinac Island. You can take a personal boat to Mackinac Island. And at certain times of the year, you may even be able to take the the winter ferry to Mackinac Island. But you can never drive a car to Mackinac Island. Maybe you’ve heard of the mighty Mackinac Bridge. The longest…
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How do you get to Mackinac Island? We're glad you asked! But first, this is where you can find Mackinac Island. And this is when is the best time to visit Mackinac Island. Now, how can you get to Mackinac Island without any hiccups? Follow this guide for smooth travel to America's Coolcation…
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If there were 3 words to describe Mackinac Island in January they would be quiet, peaceful, and snowy. While the new year starts off with a bang and features the Great Turtle Drop and New Year’s fun, it quickly transitions into serenity and stillness. Like most of November-April, almost all of the…
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Congratulations! You're engaged!!! Now comes the hard part: Choosing where to get married and planning the wedding. Christi Dupre, a Mackinac Island photographer and publisher, has helped numerous couples plan amazing weddings on Mackinac Island (including her own daughter's!). She’s here to give…
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Just as Mackinac Island has lots to do for families and outdoor adventurers, for history buffs and guys weekends and getaways with the girls, Mackinac Island is an ideal travel destination for couples, too. (The No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., in fact!) Full of gorgeous scenery and…
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Outside of Michigan, more Mackinac Island visitors come from Chicago than anywhere else. It’s not only the largest city in the Midwest, but full of people that appreciate the unique joy and beauty of Lake Michigan. So, it’s only natural that Chicagoans want to experience the “Jewel of the Great…
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Every year, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau receives old postcards, film slides, newspapers, tickets, brochures and even full sets of collectibles from beloved visitors and fans. These items are generally sent after a spring cleaning or when a loved one passes away and the new beneficiary wants…
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Eating a good breakfast is important any day, but it’s extra important as you prepare for a day of exploring on Mackinac Island. With 70+ miles of trails, historical reenactments and exhibits, horse-drawn carriage rides, kayaking, and biking there is so much to discover. Make sure you’re prepared…
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It’s no wonder that Michigan’s Mackinac Island is such a popular vacation destination for people from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. For one, it’s just a day’s drive – or even a super quick flight – from the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities to the relaxing, clip-clop pace of life on Mackinac…
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Running Mackinac Island’s Lake Shore Drive offers much more than you might think. Called Main Street, running through the middle of downtown, and officially designated M-185 by the Michigan Department of Transportation, Lake Shore Drive is an 8.2-mile lap ideal for runners comfortable at that…
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