Every year, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau receives old postcards, film slides, newspapers, tickets, brochures and even full sets of collectibles from beloved visitors and fans. These items are generally sent after a spring cleaning or when a loved one passes away and the new beneficiary wants to gift the historical materials or photos back …
Mackinac Island: Historical Photos and Memorabilia Read More »
Mackinac Island, named #1 Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure Magazine, is a popular vacation destination, but it’s also home to a thriving community. That’s right, many visitors don’t realize that around 500 year-round residents call Mackinac Island home. It’s not just a great place to enjoy Mackinac Island fudge and watch …
Life on Mackinac Island – Mackinac Island Public Schools Read More »
An experience of Mackinac Island is priceless. Still, it can feel good to save a little money here and there when we can. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep costs in check while visiting Mackinac Island. From free things to do on Mackinac Island to money-saving tips that stretch your dollar, here are …
5 money-saving tips for visiting Mackinac Island on a budget Read More »
Ever wonder how Mackinac Island gets electricity? After all, there’s no power plant on Mackinac Island. No massive installation of solar panels. Instead, Mackinac Island gets power from cables running under the water from St. Ignace, several miles away on the mainland. That’s pretty much the same way power gets delivered to more than 50 …
Eating a good breakfast is important any day, but it’s extra important as you prepare for a day of exploring on Mackinac Island. With 70+ miles of trails, historical reenactments and exhibits, horse-drawn carriage rides, kayaking, and biking there is so much to discover. Make sure you’re prepared for the day by choosing one of …
It’s an 8-hour drive from Pittsburgh to the Mackinac Island ferry docks in Mackinaw City, at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. From there it’s just a short ferry ride to the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” You could leave tomorrow morning and be here in time for dinner and a magical Mackinac Island …
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Originally built as a private residence in 1870, Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast is one of Mackinac Island’s treasured hideaways, quietly tucked along Bogan Lane just a few steps away from Main Street, Lake Huron, nature trails, and downtown shopping, dining, and attractions. At first sight, Pine Cottage invites you in with its wrap-around porch …
Ask an Innkeeper: An Interview with Mackinac Island’s Pine Cottage B&B Read More »
It’s no wonder that Michigan’s Mackinac Island is such a popular vacation destination for people from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. For one, it’s just a day’s drive – or even a super quick flight – from the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities to the relaxing, clip-clop pace of life on Mackinac Island. And, …
5 ways to of getting to Mackinac Island from Minneapolis Read More »
Mackinac Island is known for many reasons; history, horses, bicycles, stunning views. That feeling you get when you step ashore and away from the chaos of the mainland. Another (literal) treat on Mackinac Island is the variety of dining options on Mackinac Island. From freshly caught whitefish to bold flavors of the Caribbean, elaborate indoor …
VEGETARIAN OPTIONS ON MACKINAC ISLAND + Special Dietary Restaurant Options Read More »
Running Mackinac Island’s Lake Shore Drive offers much more than you might think. Called Main Street, running through the middle of downtown, and officially designated M-185 by the Michigan Department of Transportation, Lake Shore Drive is an 8.2-mile lap ideal for runners comfortable at that distance. The road is paved, flat, and the views are …
The jewel of the Great Lakes. Enjoy beautiful vistas, shopping, and carriage rides during the day, and watch the city transform at night with its happening music and bar scene. Mackinac Island has something for everyone.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
7274 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3783
www.mackinacisland.org
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