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A Coffee Fanatic’s Guide to Mackinac Island

You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be out of coffee. Relishing a cup o’ joe is a morning ritual for many of us. From the sound of the pour, to the arresting aroma, to that very first sip: Drinking coffee is a process that awakens the spirit…

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Luxurious Spas of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is known for sweet-scented lilacs. And it’s known as an unparalleled place to relax. What if you could take both of those things and combine them? Well, Mackinac Island’s Lakeside Spa & Salon has done just that. Its menu of services includes the Lilac Facial & Body Treatment, proudly…

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Fall on Mackinac Island is the ‘Perfect Season’

Low season, shoulder season, value season. There are lots of terms that could describe fall on Mackinac Island. But when you visit Mackinac Island in the fall, you just might come to love fall as the "perfect season." For one, the visitor experience is phenomenal: Fall weather on Mackinac Island is…

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Best places to hammock on Mackinac Island

So, there’s actually such a thing as National Hammock Day. And it turns out that Mackinac Island is a great place to celebrate it. Not only is Mackinac Island the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination, but it's also one of hammock maker ENO's must-visit adventure spots. Of course, you can’t just hang…

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The Relaxing Porches of Mackinac Island

Is there a better way to spend a summer afternoon than on the porch while you sip a favorite beverage and watch the world pass by? Mackinac Island is the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. And guess what? Mackinac Island is full of gorgeous porches! Maybe you've heard about one Mackinac Island…

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Plan now to use all your vacation from work...on Mackinac Island!

Raise your hand if you have so many vacation days left at the end of the year that you can't possibly take them all before December is done. You’re not alone. More than half of us fail to use all of our paid time off from work each year. So, don’t feel bad about it. Just know that you would feel so…

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Mackinac Island Places to Stay: Off the Beaten Path

From the stately Grand Hotel up above the west end of downtown to Mission Point Resort at the east end of Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island offers dozens of unique places to stay. Whether you’re looking for a full-service resort, a historic hotel, a charming B&B or a downtown penthouse, there are…

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Mackinac Island web cams

Anytime you find yourself thinking wistfully about the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., just bring up a Mackinac Island web cam to get a soothing dose of peaceful beauty. You can get a look at what’s happening right now on Mackinac Island through web cams located in at least four places:…

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Visiting 1852 Grill Room on Mackinac Island

Just a short walk from downtown, 1852 Grill Room on Mackinac Island offers fine dining and a casually sophisticated atmosphere. As you enter, music from a live pianist sets the scene for a peaceful experience with breathtaking waterfront views and the timeless elegance of one of Mackinac Island’s…

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How to book a group tour to Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is a very popular group tour destination for groups from around the world. And, no wonder: With distinctive car-free charm, gorgeous views, fascinating history and so many unique things to do, Mackinac Island is the highlight of many group tour itineraries. Thinking about adding a…

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