A summer day on Mackinac Island is something from a dream: Rich history, horse-drawn carriage tours, legendary rock formations, endless trails through Mackinac Island State Park and, of course, world-famous fudge. But when the tourism season ends and the cold settles in, Mackinac Island becomes a…
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Just like getting to Mackinac Island is part of the adventure, getting around Mackinac Island once you arrive is also part of the fun. As a car-free destination, Mackinac Island runs on real horsepower. In fact, horses go hand in hand – or shall we say hoof in hoof – with Mackinac Island, just like…
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Here’s a tip: Of all the things that stand out on Mackinac Island, exceptional customer service is right there at the top of the list. It’s natural for visitors to show gratitude to the workers who make their experience truly one of a kind. Yet, because Mackinac Island is so unique, you might come…
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Ahhh…you’re taking a vacation to Mackinac Island. It’s time to leave your worries and your vehicle behind. But wait...what about your luggage?!? Never fear, that’s where our friends, the dockporters, come in. When you visit Mackinac Island, you’re sure to encounter someone riding down Main Street…
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You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be out of coffee. Relishing a cup o’ joe is a morning ritual for many of us. From the sound of the pour, to the arresting aroma, to that very first sip: Drinking coffee is a process that awakens the spirit…
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You may have heard stories about people bicycling all the way around Mackinac Island. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself. It’s an inspiring experience to pedal 8.2 miles with one of the Great Lakes by your side, passing through town and by unique Mackinac Island landmarks such as Arch Rock and…
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Lilacs and fudge are big deals on Mackinac Island. So are horse-drawn carriage tours and bicycle rides, butterfly houses and historical sites. But on the last weekend in October each year, nothing on Mackinac Island is bigger than Halloween costumes. The annual Halloween Weekend on Mackinac Island…
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Because Mackinac Island is a car-free destination, it only makes sense that horses and bicycles are popular ways of getting around. And with two military forts more than two centuries old, Mackinac Island is full of history. But did you know that butterflies are a big deal on Mackinac Island, too…
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Like a lot of islands, Mackinac Island has beautiful sunsets. It also offers an added bonus that you only get to see in this part of the world: The sun setting into a horizon accented by the mighty Mackinac Bridge. That’s one of many reasons that Mackinac Island consistently ranks as one of the best…
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It’s no coincidence that the time-traveling love story “Somewhere in Time” was filmed on Mackinac Island. After all, what better place to experience a romantic trip to the past! In a sense, visiting Mackinac Island is like going back in time. Maybe that’s why “Somewhere in Time” has become such a…
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