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Real itineraries from real Mackinac Island visitors

It’s super easy these days to ask A.I. for a Mackinac Island itinerary. Whether you love shopping and dining, hiking and biking or horses and fudge, you can get a plan for your trip in just a few seconds. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to have a personal recommendation. We sought suggestions for what…

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5 Things To Know About The Mackinac Island Fall Fudge Festival

Starting in 2025, Mackinac Island is adding a little something extra to sweeten the fall season. The Fall Fudge Festival! The 3-day celebration of Mackinac Island’s world-famous treat is another great reason to visit the USA’s No. 1 Best Place To Visit For Fall. Here’s a quick rundown of five things…

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You’ll never guess what animal plagued Mackinac National Park

America’s national parks are renowned for their natural beauty, unique features and diverse wildlife. That was true for Mackinac National Park, too, with one addition: There also were lots and lots of cows! That’s right. Now a car-free destination where the horse is king, Mackinac Island for much of…

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This Mackinac Island ‘Ferry’ changed vacations forever

As a car-free travel destination, Mackinac Island is synonymous with ferry boats that transport hundreds of thousands of people from the mainland each year. But did you know there was another Ferry that remains key to the visitor experience in the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination? Thomas Ferry…

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2-Day Fall Itinerary for Mackinac Island

For three years running, travelers have voted Mackinac Island the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination. And it’s a pretty good place for an autumn escape, too! In fact, vacationers nationwide ranked Mackinac Island No. 2 on a list of the USA’s Best Places to Visit for Fall. There are lots of reasons…

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