Life has changed a lot since the old days. Many routine aspects of today’s world, like getting information from all across the globe instantly delivered to a phone in the palm of your hand, were only figments of the imagination a couple generations ago. In fact, life is so much different for kids these days […]
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The daily grind can be overwhelming — traffic congestion, never-ending demands at work, a phone that never stops buzzing. Sometimes we need a little respite, some time to get away and unwind. One of the key ingredients to that recipe for a reset is to unplug for a bit. To escape all those texts and
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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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Out of more than 4 million miles of public streets in the United States, there’s an 8.2-mile stretch of road on Mackinac Island that stands apart. M-185 is the only state highway in the country where motor vehicles are not allowed. Instead, the traffic on Mackinac Island consists of pedestrians, bicyclists and horse-drawn carriages. You
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One of the best parts of Mackinac Island is you can go exploring and get lost without actually getting lost. (Just make sure you don’t miss the last ferry from Mackinac Island back to the mainland if you’re not spending the night!) Mackinac Island is over 80% state park and has 70+ miles of trails.
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Biking, running or walking the 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island is a popular activity for 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 are many
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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. You can wade through the legalese of city code to find Mackinac Island’s definition of “mobility disability” and what counts as a Class 1
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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
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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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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,000 flights landed in or took off from Chicago each day. Those departures and arrivals connected people to virtually every corner of the globe. But now, with the threat of the coronavirus still looming, many people are planning vacations within driving distance. And some people plan to fly less
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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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