You've arrived on the ferry boat in downtown Mackinac Island. Yay! Now what? While Mackinac Island has nearly 5 square-miles of incredible natural beauty to explore, many visitors spend their entire time downtown because there's so much to see and do right there. From dining and drinking to shopping…
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Crystal clear water, sailboats, and sunshine; July on Mackinac Island is perhaps the quintessential summer vacation. And while it’s one of the warmest months to visit, it’s also one of the busiest but still a great time to visit. Because of the warmer weather, July on Mackinac Island is a popular…
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When Gerald R. Ford came to Mackinac Island as president in 1975, one of the things on his to-do list was, of course, to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge. Chocolate reigns as the most popular fudge flavor, yet the president went with vanilla pecan. Which flavor of fudge would you…
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It's time for date night. One that lasts into tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that! How about booking a romantic getaway to Mackinac Island? Maybe it's the scenic beauty or the charming character or the quaint ambiance. But whatever it is, there's something special about Mackinac…
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More than 200 years ago, Mackinac Island was a coveted economic and military hub fought over by the British, French and Americans. The forts are still there to prove it! Mackinac Island no longer has so much geopolitical significance. Instead, it has become one of the world's most cherished vacation…
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Yes, sometimes there are rainy days on Mackinac Island, one of the few U.S. cities with perfect summer weather. And when it does rain, there are many unique ways to spend the day. In fact, rainy days offer special opportunities to get cozy and indulge in a delicious meal at a Mackinac Island…
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With a diverse assortment of restaurants, Mackinac Island offers an extraordinary food and wine scene to visitors. And the scenery around the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is pretty incredible, too. Together, the delicious flavors and spectacular sights of Mackinac Island make a perfect pairing -…
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Mackinac Island is known around the Midwest as the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” The one-of-a-kind vacation paradise is a national gem, too, named by USA Today as the Best Summer Travel Destination in both 2023 and 2024. After expert panels curated short lists of must-see summer vacation places…
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Ten thousand pounds! That’s how much world-famous Mackinac Island fudge gets handcrafted daily during peak tourism season. Five tons of fudge every day! All that fudge begs the question: How did little ole Mackinac Island become such a huge producer of the sweet treat? The History of World-Famous…
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So, you’re going to Mackinac Island for the first time! Whatever you do during your stay, you’ll enjoy being here – even if your idea of the perfect vacation is just to sit on a Mackinac Island porch and breathe in the fresh, island air. But if you’re looking for activity, there’s so much to do on…
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