Like a lot of islands, Mackinac Island has beautiful sunsets. It also offers an added bonus that you only get to see in this part of the world: The sun setting into a horizon accented by the mighty Mackinac Bridge. That’s one of many reasons that Mackinac Island consistently ranks as one of the best…
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Need a break? Mackinac Island is a great place to get away for a bit, no matter what kind of getaway you enjoy. It’s one of the country’s most tourist-friendly cities, one of the best little beach towns and it's USA Today's Best Summer Travel Destination. Mackinac Island also happens to be one of…
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The daily grind can be overwhelming -- traffic congestion, never-ending demands at work, a phone that never stops buzzing. Sometimes we need a little respite, some time to get away and unwind. One of the key ingredients to that recipe for a reset is to unplug for a bit. To escape all those texts and…
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It's time for date night. One that lasts into tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that! How about booking a romantic getaway to Mackinac Island? Maybe it's the scenic beauty or the charming character or the quaint ambiance. But whatever it is, there's something special about Mackinac…
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Phew! All throughout the country’s Heartland, it’s hot. The average summer temperature in Nashville is 90. Ditto for St. Louis, Atlanta, Charlotte and Louisville. In Birmingham, it’s 91. In Little Rock, 93. Oklahoma City is 94. And in Dallas, it’s 96! If you’re going to beat the heat this summer…
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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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With a diverse assortment of restaurants, Mackinac Island offers an extraordinary food and wine scene to visitors. And the scenery around the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is pretty incredible, too. Together, the delicious flavors and spectacular sights of Mackinac Island make a perfect pairing -…
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Although you might think first of horse-drawn carriages, world-famous fudge or legendary rock formations when Mackinac Island comes to mind, the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. also happens to have a pretty great bar scene. Mackinac Island is not only home to the most iconic bar in…
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Just as Mackinac Island has lots to do for families and outdoor adventurers, for history buffs and guys weekends and getaways with the girls, Mackinac Island is an ideal travel destination for couples, too. (The No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., in fact!) Full of gorgeous scenery and…
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,000 flights landed in or took off from Chicago each day. Those departures and arrivals connected people to virtually every corner of the globe. But now, with the threat of the coronavirus still looming, many people are planning vacations within driving…
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