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What to Expect on the 8.2 Mile Trek Around Mackinac Island

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 go to Mackinac Island?

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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Where to get a drink on Mackinac Island

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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Can you live on Mackinac Island?

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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Are e-bikes allowed on Mackinac Island?

In a word, no. E-bikes are not allowed on Mackinac Island. But there is an exception: Visitors with a qualifying “mobility disability” may operate Class 1 electric bicycles on Mackinac Island. You can wade through the legalese of city code to find Mackinac Island's definition of “mobility…

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Working on Mackinac Island: 4 job tips

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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How to get a seasonal job on Mackinac Island

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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Reasons to Work on Mackinac Island

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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How to book a group tour to Mackinac Island

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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Where do you catch the ferry to Mackinac Island?

Shepler's Ferry Company operate's ferry boats to Mackinac Island during the primary tourist season from late April through October. They have docks on the mainland in both Mackinaw City, at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, and St. Ignace, at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula. If…

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