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Where Mackinac Island horses go in winter

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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Destination is reward in epic Mackinac Island yacht races

There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. But twice each summer there are so many racing yachts in the harbor that it almost feels like there are more boats than bikes on Mackinac Island! Where do all those sailboats come from? Mackinac Island's 2 Iconic Boat Races Each year two…

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Where Mackinac Island ranks among America’s best places

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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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Photo Shoot on Mackinac Island

Three decades before Travel + Leisure named Mackinac Island the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., another magazine already had identified the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes as one of the country’s most picturesque destinations. Back in 1993, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue featured…

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Working on Mackinac Island: 4 job tips

Got plans this summer? You could spend it on the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. and meet people from all over the world while making money at the same time. Hundreds of college students and others age 18 and up come to Mackinac Island each summer for seasonal jobs as coffee shop baristas…

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How to get a seasonal job on Mackinac Island

It takes a lot of hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions to serve the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit Mackinac Island each year. And it takes a lot more people than Mackinac Island’s 500 year-round residents to run things. That’s why each year the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental…

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Scenes from Opening Day for Mackinac Island Businesses

The cannon blasts from Mackinac Island's historic Fort Mackinac. Horses clip-clop through the streets pulling carriages of visitors as they enjoy a horse-drawn tour of Mackinac Island. And the Mackinac Island ferry boats arrive with enthusiastic guests ready to explore. There’s a hum out on the…

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New Mackinac Island Businesses Joining the Tourism Bureau in 2022

Coming off a historic year for Mackinac Island tourism, your favorite Mackinac Island businesses are prepping for a busy 2022 season. And while you’ll see familiar names, business fronts, and faces as you visit Mackinac, we’re excited to share 7 new businesses that have recently joined the Mackinac…

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