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Guys Weekend on Mackinac Island: Top Things to Do

Mackinac Island is a lot of different things to a lot of different people: Mackinac Island is a romantic destination for couples Mackinac Island is a paradise for outdoor adventurers Mackinac Island is the perfect vacation place for families Because Mackinac Island is so popular for weddings, it’s…

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Mackinac Island’s Arch Rock and Milliken Nature Center

Whether you climb the 207 steps from Lakeshore Drive all the way up to Arch Rock or you make your way there on bicycle or horse-drawn carriage, you deserve a break. The new Milliken Nature Center is just the place. Located on the Arch Rock Plaza just a few steps from the picturesque limestone…

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Mackinac Island field trip: 3 places for hands-on science lessons

Mackinac Island is a world-class vacation place, the Best Summer Travel Destination in the USA and one of the top spots to visit for fall, too. And, guess what? Mackinac Island is the ideal setting for some real-world learning, too. For starters, the historic charm of Mackinac Island makes it an…

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10 ways to have fun outdoors on Mackinac Island

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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Mackinac Island Fishing on the Great Lakes

Fishing on Mackinac Island isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for many visitors. After all, everybody knows about world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and horse-drawn carriage tours. And if you’re into Mackinac Island history, you might know that Fort Mackinac was an important military post that…

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Amazing Statistics from Mackinac Island

You may have heard that 600 horses come to work on car-free Mackinac Island each year. Or that it’s 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island on M-185, the only state highway in the country that prohibits motor vehicles. Maybe you know that Grand Hotel’s front porch, the longest in the world, measures 660…

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Best spots for stargazing on Mackinac Island

Among the many perks of spending the night on Mackinac Island is the opportunity to watch the sunset after the last ferry boat departs for the night. To see the sunrise before the first ferry arrives in the morning. And, of course, to enjoy Mackinac Island nightlife in the bars and restaurants with…

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5 reasons to visit Mackinac Island before you’re 40

Like to hike? Or mountain bike? How about slice through the water in a kayak? If outdoor recreation is your jam, then Mackinac Island is a destination you don’t want to miss. Yes, Mackinac Island. That car-free place with the world-famous fudge, historic hotels and 18th-century fort. That…and so…

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