Mackinac Island, named #1 Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure Magazine, is a popular vacation destination, but it’s also home to a thriving community. That’s right, many visitors don’t realize that around 500 year-round residents call Mackinac Island home. It’s not just a great place…
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An experience of Mackinac Island is priceless. Still, it can feel good to save a little money here and there when we can. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep costs in check while visiting Mackinac Island. From free things to do on Mackinac Island to money-saving tips that stretch your…
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Ever wonder how Mackinac Island gets electricity? After all, there’s no power plant on Mackinac Island. No massive installation of solar panels. Instead, Mackinac Island gets power from cables running under the water from St. Ignace, several miles away on the mainland. That’s pretty much the same…
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It’s an 8-hour drive from Pittsburgh to the Mackinac Island ferry docks in Mackinaw City, at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. From there it’s just a short ferry ride to the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” You could leave tomorrow morning and be here in time for dinner and a magical Mackinac…
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Originally built as a private residence in 1870, Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast is one of Mackinac Island’s treasured hideaways, quietly tucked along Bogan Lane just a few steps away from Main Street, Lake Huron, nature trails, and downtown shopping, dining, and attractions. At first sight, Pine…
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Mackinac Island is known for many reasons: history, horses, bicycles, stunning views, that feeling you get when you step ashore and away from the chaos of the mainland. Another (literal) treat on Mackinac Island is the variety of dining options on Mackinac Island. From freshly caught whitefish to…
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It seems no matter how many times you visit Mackinac Island, there is always something new to learn, some legend to hear, some history to experience. Here are 10 ½ fun facts about your favorite Michigan Island: MACKINAC ISLAND IS HOME TO THE LARGEST LILAC TREE IN MICHIGAN Lilac trees aren’t native…
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You’ve done it! You’ve started to plan your first visit to Mackinac Island! We know how exciting of a time this is. As you begin to explore how you’re going to get to Mackinac Island, where you’re going to stay on Mackinac Island, all the things to do on Mackinac Island, and the must-try fudge shop…
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While there’s no road map to car-free Mackinac Island, the official Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau web site has lots of resources to help you map out your visit. Literally, you can find actual maps in the Mackinac Island Guides & Maps: Download Directory. Whether you’re plotting routes for a hike…
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There are more than a dozen bed-and-breakfasts on Mackinac Island, and each one has its own history, its own architectural style and its own personality. For example, one of the unique things about the Victorian home at 7504 Market St. is that it flies an Irish flag from the front porch. The…
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