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A Look at the Cemeteries on Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s storied history is a highlight for many visitors. Not only is Mackinac Island the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination, it's also where you can embark on a time traveling adventure into the past. Some of the most peaceful and scenic spots to step back in time are Mackinac Island's…

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The Relaxing Porches of Mackinac Island

Is there a better way to spend a summer afternoon than on the porch while you sip a favorite beverage and watch the world pass by? Mackinac Island is the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. And guess what? Mackinac Island is full of gorgeous porches! Maybe you've heard about one Mackinac Island…

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Plan now to use all your vacation from work...on Mackinac Island!

Raise your hand if you have so many vacation days left at the end of the year that you can't possibly take them all before December is done. You’re not alone. More than half of us fail to use all of our paid time off from work each year. So, don’t feel bad about it. Just know that you would feel so…

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Drive It Yourself Horse Carriage Tour on Mackinac Island

Whether you’re a horse lover or just a backseat driver who yearns for control, you may want to experience a Drive It Yourself Carriage tour of Mackinac Island. You might already know that Mackinac Island is where the horse is king. As a car-free island, horses are a main form of transportation. In…

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5 sweet treats to keep you cool on Mackinac Island

There’s a lot of fudge on Mackinac Island. Each day during the summer, downtown fudge shops make 10,000 pounds of it! But it’s hardly the only sweet treat on Mackinac Island. Just as each restaurant on Mackinac Island is unique, each one offers unique desserts to supplement your steady diet of…

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Mackinac Island travel guide for families

When vacationing means not only packed suitcases but also a car packed with kids, Mackinac Island is the ideal destination. From sampling fudge to biking adventures to exploring historic forts, Mackinac Island offers lots of fun for the whole family. Since traveling with kids can keep your hands…

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8 free things to do on Mackinac Island

Getting up close to Mackinac Island's iconic Arch Rock: Free. Stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge: Free. Walking along the water, chatting in a chair, hanging in a hammock: Free. Free. Free. Let’s face it. You can spend a lot of money on vacation between transportation, lodging, food and…

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Things to do on Mackinac Island for outdoor adventurers

Mackinac Island has lots of fudge, yes. It has a hoppin’ downtown, unique bars and restaurants full of character, extraordinary butterfly houses, and one-of-a-kind hotels, cottages, B&Bs and resorts. All of that plus the charming car-free atmosphere of Mackinac Island makes it a great place to come…

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Prime Mackinac Island Selfie Spots

Mackinac Island is a photographer’s dream. Scenic vistas, majestic horses, Victorian architecture and, of course, the Mighty Mac. But, professional level photography is not for everyone. Enter the selfie. So, I did what any millennial would do and toured the island in hopes of finding the perfect…

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