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5 More Things to Do for Kids on Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Mackinac Island for couples is romantic. Mackinac Island for outdoor enthusiasts is paradise. For your next Girls Weekend, Mackinac Island is the perfect place. And Mackinac Island is ideal for a Guys Weekend, too. But…

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5 Things A Kid Must Do On Mackinac Island

An integral aspect of a family’s foundation is the family vacation. It’s a time to bond in unfamiliar territory. To experience something that brings your family closer together. To create memories that your kids will want to re-create with their own kids in the future. That’s what Mackinac Island…

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How far in advance should I book my stay on Mackinac Island?

The short answer is that it depends. How far in advance you should book your stay on Mackinac Island depends on what time of year you want to visit. It depends on how many people are in your family or travel party. It depends on what kind of lodging experience you want and where you’d like to stay…

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Churches of Mackinac Island: 350 years of historic beauty

From quaint places to stay in town to the stunning Victorian architecture of, Mackinac Island oozes charm. The 19 th -century vibe makes it feel like you’re walking through yesteryear. That sense is especially strong when passing by Mackinac Island's historic church buildings. Only about 500 people…

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Winter adventure on Mackinac Island: Cross-country skiing

There’s a lot of reasons people come to Mackinac Island in the winter. Some visit for Mackinac Island's annual Christmas Bazaar and tree lighting. Others enjoy a week of quiet relaxation between Christmas and the New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop. But many of the people who come to Mackinac Island in…

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Christmas on Mackinac Island

All season long, from April through October, Mackinac Island caters to visitors from all over the world. It's the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. Among the Best Places to Visit for Fall. And one of the Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the country. Come November, the 500 year-round residents of…

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Winter weather on Mackinac Island

In a sense, Mackinac Island closes for the year when the ferry boats stop their regular daily schedule of passenger trips at the end of October. From November into the following April, the 500 or so year-round residents of Mackinac Island are left to themselves to enjoy the offseason. But since more…

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5 reasons to hold your next meeting or convention on Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination. One of the country’s Best Places to Visit for Fall. And the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. Tourists love Mackinac Island! And the same incredible features that attract leisure travelers to the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes also…

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The story behind Anne’s Tablet on Mackinac Island

Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to the New York town that’s home to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Yet, Michigan’s Mackinac Island is where there’s a memorial to the author who penned the 19 th -century novel, “Anne.” On a…

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Visiting Mackinac Island in December

In December, Mackinac Island becomes a winter wonderland, embracing the quiet beauty of the season amidst its usually bustling landscapes. From November through April, Mackinac Island transforms in the winter off season to a different place compared to the sunshine and summer energy the island is…

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