Sunshine warming your face. Gulls squawking while flying by. The sweet smell of lilacs in the air. Ah, it’s springtime on Mackinac Island. Take a deep breath in and you’ll find the smell of lilacs take you to a special place, a special person, a special time. Lilacs seem to have that effect. And they’re …
Mackinac Island doesn’t need a special event to make it worth visiting. It’s a destination that’s great any time of the season! However, if you’re looking for a little something extra during your stay, why not visit during one of our annual Mackinac Island events? Click on the links below for specific dates and more …
Mackinac Island is home to some of the world’s most incredible sights and some of its most interesting history. Iconic landmarks such as Arch Rock and historic Fort Holmes make for great sight-seeing. Did you know they also can be part of a great workout? You can take in the beauty of Mackinac Island at …
Fall Fitness Challenge! See if you can conquer Mackinac Island Read More »
Did you know that before Mackinac Island State Park was created, Mackinac Island was home to the country’s second national park? Mackinac National Park was established just a few years after Yellowstone National Park, with soldiers from Fort Mackinac serving as park rangers. But when the U.S. military decided that it no longer needed to …
Mackinac Island State Park celebrates 125th anniversary Read More »
It’s no coincidence that a new season on Mackinac Island typically begins in April as a new season of baseball gets into full swing. Both the crack of the bat at the baseball stadium or Little League field near you and the clip-clop of horse hooves on Mackinac Island are unmistakable signs of spring. Unfortunately, …
It’s no coincidence that the time-traveling love story “Somewhere in Time” was filmed on Mackinac Island. After all, what better place to experience a romantic trip to the past! In a sense, visiting Mackinac Island is like going back in time. Maybe that’s why “Somewhere in Time” has become such a cult classic over the …
Many Places of Mackinac Island: Somewhere in Time Gazebo Read More »
Happy New Year! Yes, the date has changed. Still, Mackinac Island remains the same. The country’s Most Tourist Friendly City is still synonymous with fudge, ferries, and forts. Cars are still prohibited. Horses and bicycles still rule the road. And there are still breathtaking views to be had all around Mackinac Island by day and …
When is the best time to visit Mackinac Island? Any of these 194 special days Read More »
All season long, from April through October, Mackinac Island caters to visitors from all over the world. Come November, and the 500 or so year-round residents have the place mostly to themselves for a few months. So, they do what people in other communities do. They get together with friends. They celebrate holidays. And they …
Christmas on Mackinac Island! Winter season begins with tree lighting, bazaar Read More »
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, you might say that it’s now the offseason on Mackinac Island. But at Mary’s Bistro Draught House, they use another term for this time of year: Football season. Things quiet down a bit when Michigan’s most popular summertime destination transitions to fall – except when there’s a game …
After Labor Day: Mackinac Island’s ‘offseason’ both quiet, noisy Read More »
There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. Twice a summer there are so many racing yachts in the harbor that it almost feels like there are more boats than bikes on Mackinac Island! Where do all those sailboats come from? Each year two epic races conclude at Mackinac Island, bringing hordes of …
Destination is reward for sailors in epic Mackinac Island yacht races 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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