Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to the New York town that’s home to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Yet, Michigan’s Mackinac Island is where there’s a memorial to the author who penned the 19th-century novel, “Anne.” On a bluff overlooking …
Sights to see on Mackinac Island: The story behind Anne’s Tablet Read More »
Students have gone on field trips to Mackinac Island for years, taking a break from the classroom for experiential learning in one of Michigan’s most historic places. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed or even cancelled some of those trips to Mackinac Island. But just because organized school outings are up in the air during …
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Legend has it that after 8-year-old Mary Biddle fell through the ice off Mackinac Island and died back in December 1833, her father came up with the idea to mark a safe pathway to the mainland with Christmas trees. The practice continues to this day, guiding snowmobilers over an unofficial ice bridge between the island …
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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 …
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 …
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With a total length of five miles, the Mackinac Bridge remains one of the longest bridges in the world even more than 60 years after it opened. The “Mighty Mac” is an impressive structure that weighs more than 1 million tons and reaches a height of 552 feet above the water as it stretches between …
Just imagine if the Mackinac Bridge went to Mackinac Island Read More »
History buffs can find museums in lots of travel destinations. Many vacation spots are home to historic sites. But what’s unique about going to Mackinac Island is that the whole place is steeped in history. Mackinac Island is home to not one, but two historic military forts. It’s the site of one of the most …
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They don’t all go by the name ‘National Park,’ but there are five public spaces in Michigan that are official National Park Service properties: Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historic Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, River Raisin National Battlefield Park and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Interestingly, if you go back 125 years, Michigan …
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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, …
From its historic churches and quaint places to stay in town to the stunning Victorian architecture of homes and cottages atop the bluffs, Mackinac Island oozes charm. The 19th-century look makes it feel like you’re walking through yesteryear. That sense is especially strong when passing by Ste. Anne’s or the Little Stone Church. Only about …
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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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