A horse-drawn public carriage tour is one of the most popular ways to take in the gorgeous scenery of Mackinac Island. In less than two hours, you can get the lay of the land from downtown up into the state park and back – all while making friends with some of Mackinac Island’s iconic horses…
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One of the first things you’ll notice about Mackinac Island when you step off the ferry boat is that there are horse-drawn carriages everywhere. It’s a big part of the charm of visiting a car-free destination! Some of the carriages are shuttles that take visitors to a particular place to stay, such…
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With over 70 miles of trails and 80% of the Island being State Park, it’s safe to say Mackinac Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. From hiking and biking to water excursions and horseback riding, Mackinac Island is full of adventure and just waiting to be explored. The best part about being on…
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Life has changed a lot since the old days. Many routine aspects of today’s world, like getting information from all across the globe instantly delivered to a phone in the palm of your hand, were only figments of the imagination a couple generations ago. In fact, life is so much different for kids…
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Where can you forge your own knife, immerse yourself in a butterfly conservatory, visit a carriage museum and try world-famous donuts? Surrey Hill on Mackinac Island, of course! Surrey Hill is located toward the interior of Mackinac Island past Grand Hotel and beyond the backside of Fort Mackinac…
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Do you ever think about that special someone you met on Mackinac Island? The one who showed you the sights on a carriage tour? Who took you down secret trails in Mackinac Island State Park? Who whisked you away by taxi to a romantic dinner? Yes, we’re talking about the horses of Mackinac Island. Do…
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Horses have a long history on Mackinac Island and horses play a variety of roles on Mackinac Island. In fact, horses are probably one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of Mackinac Island! Horses also happen to be one of the first signs of spring returning to Mackinac Island. We…
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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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Whether you’re a horse lover or just a backseat driver who yearns for control, you may want to experience a Drive It Yourself Carriage tour of Mackinac Island. You might already know that Mackinac Island is where the horse is king. As a car-free island, horses are a main form of transportation. In…
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Out of more than 4 million miles of public streets in the United States, there’s an 8.2-mile stretch of road on Mackinac Island that stands apart. M-185 is the only state highway in the country where motor vehicles are not allowed. Instead, the traffic on Mackinac Island consists of pedestrians…
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