Media
Welcome to our media page where past and present accolades, media events, articles and all press-related information about the Island are archived.
For media inquires:
Steph Castelein, Managing Director
steph@mackinacisland.org
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Mackinac Island Tourism maintains an electronic photo library of our area. Please email Managing Director, Steph Castelein to learn more.
Why Mackinac Island?
Mackinac Island is continually recognized as a top travel destination by trusted and well-known sources. View the comprehensive list of awards and accolades here.
2026
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#5 Best Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today 10Best (embargoed until April 8 at noon)
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#5 Best Historic Small Town in the US by USA Today 10Best (embargoed until April 8 at noon)
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#1 Best Summer Vacations in the USA by U.S. News & World Report
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#5 Best Flower Festival by USA Today 10Best
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#1 Best Summer Travel Destination in the US by USA Today 10BEST
2025
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#3 Best Flower Festival by USA Today 10Best
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#10 Best Small Towns in the US by USA Today 10Best
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#7 Best Historic Small Towns by USA Today 10Best
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#1 Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Today 10Best
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Voted Best Upper Peninsula Vacation by Michigan Blue and Lilac Festival for best festival
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#6 Best Historical Small town by 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards
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#12 Top Islands: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 by Conde Nast Traveler
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#1 Best Place to Visit for Fall by USA Today 10Best
2024
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#2 Best Flower Festival by USA Today 10Best
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#1 Best Place to Bike in the US - People for Bikes
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#1 Best summer travel destination by USA Today 10Best
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#3 Best Island in the Continental US by Travel + Leisure
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#7 Best Island - Conde Nast
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#2 Best Place to Visit for Fall by USA Today 10Best
ADDITIONAL ACCOLADES
2026
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15 Underrated US Spots That Deserve Way More Attention - MSN
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20 Best Beach Towns in the Great Lakes - MSN
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Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Magazine (Mission Point Hotel)
2025
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AFAR Magazine: 10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel
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IHeart Radio: Beloved Michigan Spot Named 'Best Last-Minute Getaway' In The Entire State
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Grand Hotel named #7 USA Today 10Best Destination Resorts
2024
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Travel and Leisure: This U.S. Island Was Just Named the Most Bicycle-friendly City in the World
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Time: Inn at Stonecliffe - Featured in Time Magazine’s “Annual List of the World’s Greatest Places”
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Detroit Free Press: Mackinac Island Among Best Places in US to see fall Leaves from a Boat
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Only in Your State: 16 Magical Travel Destinations Across the US for Girl’s Trips
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Only in Your State: 15 Grand Travel Destinations Across the US for Luxury Travel
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Timout: The Most Beautiful Islands in the US for a Beach Vacation
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Daily Mail: Six of the Best Car Free Destinations
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Business Wire: 2024 Historic Hotels of America® Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced
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The Travel: 10 Care-Free Car-Free Towns In America For Those Who Hate Driving
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Good Housekeeping: Mission Point Resort has been recognized as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Family Travel Awards in the Lakefront Resorts category