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Ghost stories from Mackinac Island

Once fall arrives at the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination, a different feeling comes to Mackinac Island. As the crowds thin, the leaves change and nightfall comes earlier, the atmosphere can become a bit mysterious. Spooky, even. No wonder it’s the busiest time of year for the Haunts of Mackinac…

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8 ways to make fall memories on Mackinac Island

Spring on Mackinac Island brings beautiful new life, from the growth of colorful wildflowers in Mackinac Island State Park to the reopening of Mackinac Island hotels, restaurants and places to stay. Then, summer on Mackinac Island is when things really rev up, with regular flows of day-trippers and…

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Best viewpoints on Mackinac Island

As you approach Mackinac Island, either by ferry or airplane, notice how the landscape changes from a flat exterior to massive bluffs moving inland. Almost like the limestone rock is rising out of the blue water. That’s precisely what the Anishinaabek people thought, that Mackinac Island looked like…

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11 Reasons to Spend the Night on Mackinac Island

A Mackinac Island experience wouldn’t be complete without spending a night (or a few!). Something magical happens when the last Mackinac Island ferry leaves for the night and before the hustle and bustle of the first ferry arriving in the morning. As the sun goes down over the Straits of Mackinac…

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Luxurious Spas of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is known for sweet-scented lilacs. And it’s known as an unparalleled place to relax. What if you could take both of those things and combine them? Well, Mackinac Island’s Lakeside Spa & Salon has done just that. Its menu of services includes the Lilac Facial & Body Treatment, proudly…

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The Ultimate Mackinac Island Shopping Guide

Whether you’re looking for the perfect sweater, a Mackinac Island-themed souvenir or a gift for someone special, the shops on Mackinac Island have what you need. Much like the variety of places to stay and the way you get around, shopping on Mackinac Island is unique. With gift shops and fudge…

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Mackinac Island for couples: 11 super cute photos you can recreate

Where do you picture your relationship in the future? Here's an image: The two of you having a blast on Mackinac Island! The Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is Travel + Leisure's No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. and USA Today's Best Summer Travel Destination. And guess what? The entire…

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Pub Crawl on Car-Free Mackinac Island

Many Mackinac Island visitors spend their days biking and hiking the trails of Mackinac Island State Park, exploring historic Fort Mackinac or just relaxing and enjoying the sun’s warmth on one of Mackinac Island's serene front porches. Then, come nightfall, their experience of Mackinac Island…

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Fall Color on Mackinac Island -- and Spring and Summer, too

Each fall, when the days shorten and the air cools, Mackinac Island is ablaze in vibrant colors. Yellows, oranges and reds paint the bluffs and line the streets. The scene is absolutely gorgeous. Yet, fall color on Mackinac Island offers just a glimpse of the beautiful colors you can see all year…

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Why October is a great time to visit Mackinac Island

You might already know that Mackinac Island is the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. That Mackinac Island is steeped in fascinating history, renowned for world famous Mackinac Island fudge and home to stunning natural features that led Congress to establish Mackinac Island as America’s second…

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