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 …
How much does it cost to rent bikes on Mackinac Island? Read More »
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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So, this is where you can find Mackinac Island. And this is when is the best time to visit Mackinac Island. Now, how can you get to Mackinac Island without any hiccups? Follow this guide for smooth travel to Mackinac Island that will give you peace of mind – and put you in the right …
In a word, no. E-bikes are not allowed on Mackinac Island. But there is an exception: Visitors with a qualifying “mobility disability” may operate Class 1 electric bicycles on Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island city ordinance defines “mobility disability” and spells out the specifications for permitted e-bikes on Mackinac Island. So that you don’t have to …
With over 70 miles of trails and 80% of the Island being State Park, it’s safe to say Mackinac Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. From hiking and biking to water excursions and horseback riding, Mackinac Island is full of adventure and just waiting to be explored. The best part about being on Mackinac Island …
Biking, running or walking the 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island is a popular activity for Mackinac Island visitors. It’s easy to understand why when you see the vastness of Lake Huron, listen to the waves crash against the rocks, and have one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, the Mackinac Bridge, as a backdrop. There …
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Labor Day has come and gone. But that doesn’t mean summer fun is done. Literally. Summer doesn’t end until late September, according to the calendar. And even after that, there’s still more than a month left for the two of you to visit Mackinac Island and make more memories in 2019. In some ways, this …
Summer lovin’s not over, yet! Escape to Mackinac Island for romantic getaway Read More »
Mackinac Island has lots of fudge, yes. It has a hoppin’ Main Street, unique bars and restaurants full of character, extraordinary butterfly houses, and one-of-a-kind hotels, cottages, B&Bs and resorts. All of that plus the charming atmosphere of a place without automobiles makes Mackinac Island a great place to come and take refuge from the …
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Memorial Day has come and gone. The annual Lilac Festival is underway. Another beautiful summer on Mackinac Island is here. And the views are as incredible as ever! Each season brings a unique personality to Mackinac. A forest of colors erupts in the fall, snowmobiles speed through the streets in winter and the island awakens …
Picture your most romantic evening. Are you strolling hand in hand down a waterfront boardwalk? Riding in a horse-drawn carriage like a princess out of a fairytale? Cozying up on a blanket for a picnic under the stars? You can make all of that come true on Mackinac Island. Plus, you can share one of …
Date night: Sneak away on Mackinac Island with a tandem bike Read More »
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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