As you approach Mackinac Island, either by ferry or airplane, notice how the landscape changes from a flat exterior to massive bluffs moving inland. Almost like the limestone rock is rising out of the blue water. That’s precisely what the Anishinaabek people thought, that Mackinac Island looked like a turtle shell rising out of the …
With water all around and fascinating landmarks at every turn, Mackinac Island is a camera’s dream. It’s full of scenic natural beauty plus horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, boats and charming Victorian architecture. While professional photographers on Mackinac Island recommend a few photo spots in particular, you really can’t go wrong when looking for the best place …
Whether you’re a horse lover or just a backseat driver who yearns for control, you may want to experience a Drive It Yourself Carriage tour of Mackinac Island. You might already know that Mackinac Island is where the horse is king. As a car-free island, horses are a main form of transportation. In fact, one …
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When vacationing means not only packed suitcases but also a car packed with kids, Mackinac Island is the ideal destination. From sampling fudge to biking adventures to exploring historic forts, Mackinac Island offers lots of fun for the whole family. Since traveling with kids can keep your hands full, we want to make it easier …
From the stately Grand Hotel up above the west end of downtown to Mission Point Resort at the east end of Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island offers dozens of unique places to stay. Whether you’re looking for a full-service resort, a historic hotel, a charming B&B or a downtown penthouse, there are lots of options right …
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Finding a Michigander who can’t rattle off something about Mackinac Island is a difficult task. The highlights of USA Today’s Best Summer Travel Destination are well known, from horse-drawn carriage tours that visit the spectacular Arch Rock to bike rides all the way around Mackinac Island, and from historic Fort Mackinac to world-famous Mackinac Island …
They don’t all go by the name ‘National Park,’ but there are five public spaces in Michigan that are official National Park Service properties: Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historic Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, River Raisin National Battlefield Park and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Interestingly, if you go back 125 years, Michigan …
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Curiously enough, one of the most common questions people ask about Mackinac Island is if there are zip lines. The answer: No, there are no zip lines on Mackinac Island. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any exciting activities for thrill seekers. Sure, you might think of Mackinac Island first and foremost as a quiet …
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You may know that Mackinac Island is home to historic Fort Mackinac. But did you know that as Mackinac Island evolved into a popular vacation destination named the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., it became home to the country’s second national park? Shortly after Yellowstone became the first national park in 1872, …
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As its name suggests, Mackinac Island is surrounded by water. That’s why most visitors travel to Mackinac Island by ferry boat. It’s also why many fun things to do once you arrive on Mackinac Island involve a boat, too. Of course, just seeing the breathtaking water views around Mackinac Island – perhaps from the Fort …
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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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