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What It's Like To Stay At A Mackinac Island B&B

There’s something about Mackinac Island that inspires travelers to try staying at a Bed and Breakfast for the first time. Maybe it’s that B&Bs are generally synonymous with charm, which is right in line with the nature of Mackinac Island itself. Maybe it’s simply that it can be more affordable to…

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Can you camp on Mackinac Island?

World-famous fudge, historic forts and downtown shopping come to mind for many people when they think of Mackinac Island. So, it may come as a surprise to know that more than 80% of Mackinac Island is state parkland. Mackinac Island State Park is full of trails for hiking, biking and horseback…

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Plan Now for the Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival

The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival brings people together to celebrate the breathtaking beauty and delightful aroma of the iconic flower that has become synonymous with the idyllic Michigan vacation spot. The 10-day event held each June also marks the symbolic start of summer in the USA's Best…

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How to Mackinac: A Guide to Visiting Mackinac Island

With pristine waters, historical structures and unmatched natural beauty, it’s easy to see why Mackinac Island is a popular destination with more than 1 million visitors a year. But it’s not just a place to visit. Mackinac Island is a working, functional town with 500 year-round residents, a…

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Think Mackinac Island is crowded? Think again

When you hear the name “Mackinac Island” you might think of a bustling downtown full of bicycles, horse-drawn carriages and fudge shops. For sure, that’s true. But Mackinac Island is much, much bigger than that. Although the entire island measures only 3.8 square-miles, there’s a whole world to…

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4 Ways to Have Fun on Mackinac Island Before Summer Is Done

The sweet sights and scents of summertime are very much still in full swing here in America's Coolcation Destination. In fact, if there's still time on the calendar before Labor Day, then there's still time to enjoy the best of summer fun in the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. Take a look…

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The fascinating past of Mackinac Island's Skull Cave

More than 260 years ago, what was then known as Fort Michilimackinac came under attack during Pontiac’s War, a Native American attempt to overthrow British rule in the Great Lakes. Under the guise of a lacrosse game, a coalition of warriors invaded the fort and routed the British who controlled it…

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