From historic Mackinac Island churches and one-of-a-kind spots including the gazebo from “Somewhere in Time” to some of the most picturesque waterfront settings on the planet, Mackinac Island is home to many spectacular wedding venues. It’s also the scene of many treasured wedding traditions such as…
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Mackinac Island safely welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. They experienced ferry boat rides from the mainland and enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides. They savored delicious Mackinac Island food, soaked up beautiful summer weather and watched…
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Mackinac Island visitors had a lot to smile about in 2020, despite travel challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the faces sometimes were covered by masks, you can still see the joy in people’s eyes as they experienced the magic of Mackinac Island. Many of us are happy to turn the…
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From face masks and social distancing to capacity limits at restaurants, things certainly have been different on Mackinac Island in the middle of a global pandemic. Even some annual events have been cancelled. But so much of the visitor experience has remained the same thanks to the commitment of…
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Ah, Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer brings a three-day weekend, which is nice. But for many of us it also begins a long stretch without any holiday from work. The countdown from Labor Day to Thanksgiving can be longer than 80 days! What a great time to take some of your unused vacation time…
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,000 flights landed in or took off from Chicago each day. Those departures and arrivals connected people to virtually every corner of the globe. But now, with the threat of the coronavirus still looming, many people are planning vacations within driving…
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Did you know that before Mackinac Island State Park was created, Mackinac Island was home to the country’s second national park? Mackinac National Park was established just a few years after Yellowstone National Park, with soldiers from Fort Mackinac serving as park rangers. But when the U.S…
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For nearly three decades, visiting Mackinac Island with groups of students has been an annual spring pilgrimage for now-retired teacher Tom Byrum. But not this spring. With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools and delaying the island’s opening, Byrum won’t be able to take those kids on the trek…
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Is the COVID-19 quarantine making you feel restless? Mackinac Island just might be the perfect antidote to your family’s cabin fever. No, not visiting Mackinac Island…at least, not yet. But you can bring a bit of Mackinac Island home to you in some creative ways during these days of social…
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It’s almost Black Friday! That means it's a great time to plan your trip to Mackinac Island because many places to stay, restaurants and shops – and ferry boat companies, too! – are offering holiday specials. You can get bonus cash on purchases of gift certificates, for example, making your money go…
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