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Beyond the fudge: Mackinac Island’s unique food and wine scene

You might already know about world-famous Mackinac Island fudge. And when you visit, you'll see it everywhere. In fact, there are more than a dozen fudge shops right downtown. But did you know there are twice that many liquor licenses on Mackinac Island? Even though it's smaller than four…

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5 sweet treats to keep you cool on Mackinac Island

There’s a lot of fudge on Mackinac Island. Each day during the summer, downtown fudge shops make 10,000 pounds of it! But it’s hardly the only sweet treat on Mackinac Island. Just as each restaurant on Mackinac Island is unique, each one offers unique desserts to supplement your steady diet of…

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11 things to do on a rainy day on Mackinac Island

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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How Mackinac Island became fudge capital of the world

Ten thousand pounds! That’s how much world-famous Mackinac Island fudge gets handcrafted daily during peak tourism season. Five tons of fudge every day! All that fudge begs the question: How did little ole Mackinac Island become such a huge producer of the sweet treat? The History of World-Famous…

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5 things to do the first (or next) time you visit Mackinac Island

So, you’re going to Mackinac Island for the first time! Whatever you do during your stay, you’ll enjoy being here – even if your idea of the perfect vacation is just to sit on a Mackinac Island porch and breathe in the fresh, island air. But if you’re looking for activity, there’s so much to do on…

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Things to do on Mackinac Island for families

So, what is there to do on Mackinac Island? Well, the short answer is a lot. Deciding which of the many things to do depends on how you like to vacation and who you’re traveling with. To help you get started planning, we’ve put together several sample itineraries. This time, we’re focused on things…

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What's so special about Mackinac Island?

Alright, so you’ve never been to Mackinac Island. Maybe you don’t even know where Mackinac Island is. But all you keep hearing is that Mackinac Island is the place to be. It is... …one of the Best U.S. Islands, Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards …the Hottest U.S. Summer Destination…

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Give the gift of Mackinac Island: Take advantage of holiday specials

It’s almost Black Friday! That means it's a great time to plan your trip to Mackinac Island because many places to stay, restaurants and shops – and ferry boat companies, too! – are offering holiday specials. You can get bonus cash on purchases of gift certificates, for example, making your money go…

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