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Baseball on Mackinac Island

It’s no coincidence that a new visitor season on Mackinac Island begins as a new season of baseball gets into full swing. Both the crack of the bat and the clip-clop of horse hooves on Mackinac Island are unmistakable signs of spring. Indeed, the crack of the bat has echoed through Mackinac Island…

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Destination is reward in epic Mackinac Island yacht races

There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. But twice each summer there are so many racing yachts in the harbor that it almost feels like there are more boats than bikes on Mackinac Island! Where do all those sailboats come from? Mackinac Island's 2 Iconic Boat Races Each year two…

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3 reasons Mackinac Island’s summer weather is so perfect

Phew! All throughout the country’s Heartland, it’s hot. The average summer temperature in Nashville is 90. Ditto for St. Louis, Atlanta, Charlotte and Louisville. In Birmingham, it’s 91. In Little Rock, 93. Oklahoma City is 94. And in Dallas, it’s 96! If you’re going to beat the heat this summer…

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Mackinac Island’s most historic hotels

Grand Hotel, Island House Hotel and Hotel Iroquois are all recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as being among the finest Historic Hotels of America. Yet, in terms of age, they are just three of many historic places to stay on Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Did you know there are…

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Where Mackinac Island ranks among America’s best places

More than 200 years ago, Mackinac Island was a coveted economic and military hub fought over by the British, French and Americans. The forts are still there to prove it! Mackinac Island no longer has so much geopolitical significance. Instead, it has become one of the world's most cherished vacation…

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11 things to do on a rainy day on Mackinac Island

Yes, sometimes there are rainy days on Mackinac Island, one of the few U.S. cities with perfect summer weather. And when it does rain, there are many unique ways to spend the day. In fact, rainy days offer special opportunities to get cozy and indulge in a delicious meal at a Mackinac Island…

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Outdoor dining on Mackinac Island

With a diverse assortment of restaurants, Mackinac Island offers an extraordinary food and wine scene to visitors. And the scenery around the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is pretty incredible, too. Together, the delicious flavors and spectacular sights of Mackinac Island make a perfect pairing -…

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A look at Mackinac Island history through the centuries

Mackinac Island is the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. for many reasons. A big one is the history of the place. Mackinac Island maintains deep roots to its past, and the vacation destination you know and love in the 21 st century has been shaped by its history in lots of ways. So, what…

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9 thrilling things to do on Mackinac Island besides zip lines

Curiously enough, one of the most common questions people ask about Mackinac Island is if there are zip lines. The answer: No, there are no zip lines on Mackinac Island. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any exciting activities for thrill seekers. Sure, you might think of Mackinac Island first and…

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