Did you know that Mackinac Island is home to the oldest baseball field in all of Michigan? Or that the waters around Mackinac Island offer some the best fishing in the Great Lakes? Because historic historic Fort Mackinac looms high on the bluffs, Mackinac Island often is identified with its military…
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You may have heard stories about people bicycling all the way around Mackinac Island. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself. It’s an inspiring experience to pedal 8.2 miles with one of the Great Lakes by your side, passing through town and by unique Mackinac Island landmarks such as Arch Rock and…
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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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Mackinac Island has lots of fudge, yes. It has a hoppin’ downtown, unique bars and restaurants full of character, extraordinary butterfly houses, and one-of-a-kind hotels, cottages, B&Bs and resorts. All of that plus the charming car-free atmosphere of Mackinac Island makes it a great place to come…
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When the world’s best stone skippers come to Mackinac Island each Fourth of July for the country’s oldest tournament, they gather for stone skipping at Windermere Point. The rocky beach at the west end of downtown is full of fine stones and offers a gorgeous backdrop of ferry boats passing by Round…
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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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Finding a Michigander who can’t rattle off something about Mackinac Island is a difficult task. The highlights of USA Today's Best Summer Travel Destination are well known, from horse-drawn carriage tours that visit the spectacular Arch Rock to bike rides all the way around Mackinac Island, and from…
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There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. But twice each summer there are so many racing yachts in the harbor that it almost feels like there are more boats than bikes on Mackinac Island! Where do all those sailboats come from? Mackinac Island's 2 Iconic Boat Races Each year two…
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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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Curiously enough, one of the most common questions people ask about Mackinac Island is if there are zip lines. The answer: No, there are no zip lines on Mackinac Island. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any exciting activities for thrill seekers. Sure, you might think of Mackinac Island first and…
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