Sometimes you just need to escape. You can do that by traveling away from home. And you can do it by reading about distant times and faraway places. Or you can escape by doing both – by reading a good book while visiting a great place. Just setting foot on Mackinac Island makes you feel […]
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Of the three historic cemeteries on Mackinac Island, one is a military burial ground with graves that go back more than 200 years. Both British and American troops have been laid to rest at the Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery, but not every body in the ground belonged to a soldier. If you walk to one
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Mackinac Falls must have been quite a sight, just like today’s Arch Rock. Mackinac Island’s most photographed natural wonder stands some 140 feet above Lake Huron and forms a perfect picture frame with its magnificent limestone arch. But about a mile east of Arch Rock, there’s an even more incredible rock formation. Unfortunately, Mackinac Falls
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Sunshine warming your face. Gulls squawking by. The sweet smell of lilacs in the air. Ah, springtime on Mackinac Island! Take a deep breath and you’ll find that the scent of lilacs takes you to a special time in your life. Maybe to a special place or a special person. Lilacs have that effect. And
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So many people have contributed to the history and development of Mackinac Island, yet so often the markers above their final resting places offer little more information than their names. For example, among the hundreds of grave sites in Mackinac Island’s Ste. Ann’s Cemetery is one shared by Charles and Tulley O’Malley. The headstone above
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People all over the world observe St. Patrick’s Day every March 17. What began as a religious holiday honoring the fifth-century saint who brought Christianity to Ireland has evolved through the centuries into a general celebration of Irish culture. These days, whether people are Irish or not, they wear green, march in parades and enjoy
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When done well, movies can entertain us, inspire us and move us. They can capture our imagination and show us how things were, how things are and how things could be. Each year for the past century, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has gathered to recognize the people who have made movies
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Mackinac Island can be a lot of different things to a lot of different people. A relaxing escape from the busyness of the day-to-day-routine. An adventure to a mystical place full of history and charm. A foodie’s fantasy. A hiker’s paradise. A bicyclist’s dream. This is no different for all the different types of dads
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When the United States celebrates Washington’s Birthday each February, there’s a special significance for Mackinac Island. After all, it was during George Washington’s presidency that the British agreed to relinquish control of Fort Mackinac. That was more than a decade after the end of the Revolutionary War! Although the federal holiday is still officially recognized
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Among the many perks of spending the night on Mackinac Island is the opportunity to watch the sunset after the last ferry boat departs for the night. To see the sunrise before the first ferry arrives in the morning. And, of course, to enjoy Mackinac Island nightlife in the bars and restaurants with drinks, dancing,
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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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