Two companies operate ferry boats to Mackinac Island during the primary tourist season from late April through October. Each of them have docks on the mainland in both Mackinaw City, at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and St. Ignace, at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula. If you’re planning to take a …
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Mackinac Island experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own unique personality. For the 500-some people who make Mackinac Island their year-round home, the different seasons provide a structure and rhythm to life. They mark Mackinac Island’s transitions from peak tourism season to shoulder season to offseason and back again. For visitors, the fact that …
Okay, maybe you were just a kid the last time you visited Mackinac Island. Or maybe you’ve never been here before. Or maybe this is the first you’ve ever even heard of Mackinac Island. (If that’s the case, the last “c” in Mackinac is pronounced “aw,” FYI. We’ll explain later.) Whatever your connection to Mackinac …
A place as beautiful as Mackinac Island naturally inspires the creative spirit. So, it’s no wonder that art galleries can be found throughout downtown Mackinac Island and beyond. One of the joys of visiting Mackinac Island is browsing these galleries and seeing the breathtaking sights through the eyes of artists whose works are for sale …
Ah, a summer bike ride. Imagine yourself leisurely pedaling down the street and feeling the breeze on your face as you coast along. That’s the feeling you get on car-free Mackinac Island, a horse-drawn community where carriage rides and bicycles are the primary ways of getting around. It creates the ideal pace of life for …
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Yes, you can fly to Mackinac Island! In fact, in the depths of winter when ice clogs the Straits of Mackinac, flying sometimes is the only way to get to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island Airport has a 3,500-foot, paved runway capable of handling propeller planes and small jets throughout the year. For the most part, …
Guest blog written by Island House Bike Rental. With motorized vehicles banned on Mackinac Island since 1898, the primary modes of transportation are walking, biking, or horse-drawn carriages. With the circumference of the island measuring a total 8.2 miles and the entire Island just 3.8 square miles, tourists and locals alike often choose to meander …
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What could be better than a trip to Mackinac Island with your furry friend? Nothing in our world! From the ferry ride over, restaurants with outdoor dining, downtown shops, lodging, and even horse-drawn carriage tours, here is everything you need to know for a dog-friendly trip to Mackinac Island. BRINGING YOUR DOG TO MACKINAC ISLAND: …
Alright, let’s answer this question the old-fashioned Michigan way. Hold up your left hand, palm facing out, and stick out your thumb. There, you’ve created a quick and easy map of the Mitten State. Now, look at the tip of your middle finger. That’s where Mackinac Island is – at the tip of the mitt, …
Before there were horse-drawn carriage tours, ferry boats, charming hotels and delicious restaurants, there was Fort Mackinac. The historic stronghold atop the bluffs of Mackinac Island is the reason the surrounding town developed and eventually became one of the world’s most beloved travel destinations. Still today, one of the most popular things for visitors to …
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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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