The cannon blasts from Fort Mackinac. Horses clip-clop through the streets pulling carriages of visitors as they enjoy a horse-drawn historical tour. And the ferry arrives with enthusiastic guests ready to explore. There’s a hum out on the Mackinac Island streets as businesses open for the new season! With a tourism season of May-October, most …
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Mackinac Island is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Mackinac Island is a romantic destination for couples. Mackinac Island is a paradise for outdoor adventurers. Mackinac Island is the perfect place for your next Girls Weekend. And Mackinac Island is ideal for a Guys Weekend, too. But Mackinac Island isn’t …
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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Looking for accommodations for a larger group stay on Mackinac Island? Well then, this blog post is for you! When it comes to finding rooms that will accommodate 5 or more people you have a few options: renting an entire house, booking a condo, finding a room in one of our hotels, inns, or B&Bs, …
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Mackinac Island attracts upwards of 1 million visitors per year. Plus, thousands of seasonal employees flock to the northern Michigan vacation destination from spring through fall. But did you know there also are a few hundred people who live on Mackinac Island year-round? Urvana Tracey Morse is one of about 500 full-year residents of Mackinac …
A trip to Mackinac Island wouldn’t be complete without stopping to get everyone’s favorite sweet treat! With daily fudge-making demonstrations, the sweet scent of fudge being blown out on the sidewalks to draw visitors in, and a title like Fudge Capital of the World, it’s easy to see why Mackinac Island Fudge is almost as …
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Mackinac Island is less than four square miles yet has over 70 miles of trails. And on top of that, 80% of Mackinac Island is State Park land! Good for hiking, biking and even horseback riding, the trails crisscross Mackinac Island running along bluffs, over hills, and through the thick canopy of the forest. While …
Two companies operate ferry boats to Mackinac Island during the tourist season from late April through October and each of them have docks on the mainland in both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. If you’re planning to take a ferry, this helpful page with options for Getting to Mackinac Island is a good place to …
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October means fall color, cooler temperatures, a slower pace, and the end of another season. Mackinac Island is mostly a summer destination with a tourism season from May-October. And after a hard 6 months of work, many businesses will close, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. Yes, the winter is a time for …
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With no cars allowed on Mackinac Island, 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? Mackinac Island is home …
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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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