Imagine putting your ship ashore on Mackinac Island and then making your way uphill, through the woods, in the dark, with cannons and other artillery, in order to surprise the occupants of Fort Mackinac the next morning from the high ground above. That really happened on Mackinac Island, and it’s commemorated at a place called …
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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 …
Ironically, educational visits to Mackinac Island are more popular than ever. Sure, millions of official field trips have been scratched from the calendar during the COVID-19 pandemic with many schools across the country closed to in-person learning. And even schools that are holding face-to-face classes have cancelled many off-campus excursions. Yet, parents truly have been …
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It seems no matter how many times you visit Mackinac Island, there is always something new to learn, some legend to hear, some history to experience. Here are 10 ½ fun facts about your favorite Michigan Island: MACKINAC ISLAND IS HOME TO THE LARGEST LILAC TREE IN MICHIGAN Lilac trees aren’t native to Mackinac Island, …
If you visit Mackinac Island, there’s a good chance you might overhear a conversation that includes something like, “Is it Mack-i-naw or Mack-i-nack?” Add in Mackinaw City, the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac and it’s no wonder people get confused. The short answer to this common question is it’s pronounced MACK-in-awe. But there …
Mackinac Island in many ways looks just as it did in the late 1800s. Just as there were no automobiles then, there are no cars on Mackinac Island now. Just as soldiers manned Fort Mackinac then, costumed interpreters manage the historic stronghold now. And just as guests enjoyed leisurely lawn games at Mackinac Island’s Grand …
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Few places have experienced the continuity of leadership that Mackinac Island has enjoyed over the past half-century. It was way back in 1975 that Margaret Doud was first elected mayor of Mackinac Island. Now, 45 years later and in her 70s, Doud is one of the longest-serving mayors in the nation’s history. Worldwide, only a …
Horse-drawn carriages and gorgeous Victorian architecture are some of the distinctive characteristics that make Mackinac Island a popular destination for fairy tale weddings. It also doesn’t hurt that Mackinac Island is home to some of the country’s most picturesque wedding venues. From the porch of the stately Grand Hotel to the Great Lawn of Mission …
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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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Out of more than 4 million miles of public roadway in the United States, there’s an 8-mile stretch 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 the road that circles the outer rim of Mackinac Island consists of …
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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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