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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Yay! It's tax season and, hopefully, you've got a big fat refund coming your way. In fact, nearly eight in 10 people receive a federal income tax refund each year, with the average amount around $3,000. That's a nice chunk of change! There's no shortage of ways to spend that money, of course. Maybe…
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Few places have experienced the continuity of leadership that Mackinac Island has enjoyed over the past half-century. It was way back in 1975 that Margaret Doud was first elected mayor of Mackinac Island. Now, five decades later, Doud is the longest-serving mayor in America. Worldwide, only a few…
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Mackinac Island can be a lot of different things to a lot of different people. A relaxing escape from the busyness of the day-to-day-routine. An adventure to a mystical place full of history and charm. A foodie's fantasy. A hiker's paradise. A bicyclist's dream. This is no different for all the…
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Each morning during the summer, like clockwork, about two dozen American flags are raised across Mackinac Island. First comes a 9:40 a.m. cannon blast at Fort Mackinac, then the Stars and Stripes go up around the fort, in town and at several other locations. About nine hours later, at 6:30 p.m., the…
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Albert Einstein conceived of the possibility more than a century ago and astronomers now have photographed one for the first time. Yet, it was physicist John Wheeler who coined the term "black hole." What a great way to describe a part of outer space so dense that nothing – not even light – can…
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