While visiting her grandmother in Michigan, Marie Hulett met a friend who told her about Mackinac Island. She visited for what was supposed to be a single summer on the island, but she decided to stay. That was 38 years ago. For most of that time, Marie has been curator and manager of Wings of…
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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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An integral aspect of a family’s foundation is the family vacation. It’s a time to bond in unfamiliar territory. To experience something that brings your family closer together. To create memories that your kids will want to re-create with their own kids in the future. That’s what Mackinac Island…
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Because Mackinac Island is a car-free destination, it only makes sense that horses and bicycles are popular ways of getting around. And with two military forts more than two centuries old, Mackinac Island is full of history. But did you know that butterflies are a big deal on Mackinac Island, too…
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When vacationing means not only packed suitcases but also a car packed with kids, Mackinac Island is the ideal destination. From sampling fudge to biking adventures to exploring historic forts, Mackinac Island offers lots of fun for the whole family. Since traveling with kids can keep your hands…
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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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Mackinac Island safely welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. They experienced ferry boat rides from the mainland and enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides. They savored delicious Mackinac Island food, soaked up beautiful summer weather and watched…
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Is the COVID-19 quarantine making you feel restless? Mackinac Island just might be the perfect antidote to your family’s cabin fever. No, not visiting Mackinac Island…at least, not yet. But you can bring a bit of Mackinac Island home to you in some creative ways during these days of social…
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School is [hopefully] officially out for the summer and it’s time to plan the perfect family getaway to your favorite freshwater destination, Mackinac Island. A unique family getaway spot for years, Mackinac boasts plenty of island fun for all ages centered on history, adventure, and of course…
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