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Everything to know about horses on Mackinac Island

Posted on November 4, 2020

One of the best-known things about Mackinac Island is that cars aren’t allowed. It’s been that way for over 100…

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History of cars, er, ‘horseless carriages,’ on Mackinac Island

Posted on September 23, 2020

Out of more than 4 million miles of public roadway in the United States, there’s an 8-mile stretch on Mackinac…

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Taking the reins with a Drive-It-Yourself Carriage Tour

Posted on August 19, 2020

Whether you’re a horse aficionado, desire adventure, or are a backseat driver type who yearns for control, you can satisfy…

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Things to do on Mackinac Island for outdoor adventurers

Posted on August 21, 2019

Mackinac Island has lots of fudge, yes. It has a hoppin’ Main Street, unique bars and restaurants full of character,…

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Girlfriends getaway: Unplug and relax on Mackinac

Posted on May 22, 2019

Time for a break from the routine? A place to unplug, unwind and relax? Welcome to Mackinac Island! It’s spelled…

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5 things to do the first (or next) time you visit Mackinac Island

Posted on May 15, 2019

So, you’re going to Mackinac Island for the first time! Whatever you do during your stay, you’ll enjoy being here…

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What’s so special about Mackinac Island? All of this!

Posted on May 1, 2019

Alright, so you’ve never been to Mackinac Island. Maybe you don’t even know where it is. But all you keep…

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Twitter Chat Recap: Mackinac Travel Planning

Posted on February 8, 2019

Thanks to everyone who participated in tonight’s Twitter Chat, our inaugural Twitter event!  The chat was a tremendous success thanks…

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Best Mackinac photos from 2018: Happy New Year from the island!

Posted on December 24, 2018

It’s almost time to put another year in the books and say hello to 2019. But before we say goodbye…

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Mackinac Island among Expedia’s Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Posted on September 10, 2018

We’re thrilled to say there’s one more reason to plan your next vacation to Mackinac Island: the travel booking site…

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