Ah, vacation on Mackinac Island! Time to relax and take a break from the routine, leaving behind the usual worries of life. Except that even in a magical place such as Mackinac Island, we all have to take care of our basic needs. For sure, the fun part of planning a trip to Mackinac Island …
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Over the past year, many people have rekindled their love for the outdoors. They’ve explored trails, taken the back road, and found themselves outside more than ever. This goes for dining too. Outdoor dining has surged lately as more folks are opting for all things outdoors. On Michigan’s Mackinac Island, restaurants are taking precautions to …
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Mackinac Island safely welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. They experienced ferry boat rides from the mainland and enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides. They savored delicious Mackinac Island food, soaked up beautiful summer weather and watched incredible sunsets beyond the Mackinac Bridge. Yet, for all the ways …
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How much does it cost to visit Mackinac Island? Well, that depends. You can stay in the luxurious four-bedroom Masco Cottage at Grand Hotel with a personal chef, fully stocked bar and a private outdoor hot tub for $4,675 a night. Or a discounted rate of $27,400 a week. On the other hand, you can …
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There are no vineyards on Mackinac Island like the one Maeve Croghan painted to win the Georges Duboeuf 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau Artist Label Contest. But the artistry she exhibited in her winning work has been cultivated for decades in the lovely environs of the northern Michigan vacation destination. For the past 25 years, Croghan and …
You don’t have to look very far to find world-famous Mackinac Island fudge when you visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island. With more than a dozen fudge shops, the sugary treat is everywhere! For many Mackinac Island visitors, sampling the many decadent flavors of fudge is a highlight of their trip. Yet, the popular Michigan delicacy is …
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You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be out of coffee. Relishing a cup o’ joe is a morning ritual for many of us. From the sound of the pour, to the arresting aroma, to that very first sip: it’s a process that …
There’s a statue on Mackinac Island, right in the middle of everything so you can’t hardly miss it. If you’re into history, then you’ll appreciate the tale behind the man it represents. If learning about dead men isn’t your thing, just know that when you find the statue then you’ve found Marquette Park. Mackinac Island’s …
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Yes, sometimes there are rainy days on Mackinac Island, one of the few U.S. cities with perfect summer weather. And when it does rain, there are many unique ways to spend the day. In fact, rainy days on Mackinac Island offer special opportunities to get cozy and indulge in Island sensations like a delectable dinner …
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The Super Bowl is coming up. It’s the most popular sporting event in the country. Yet, the unofficial national holiday tends to pass quietly on Mackinac Island. For one, outside of snowmobiles whizzing this way and that, there’s not a lot of winter traffic here. Plus, there are no football teams on Mackinac Island. Not …
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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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