Mackinac Island is a world-class vacation place, the Best Summer Travel Destination in the USA and one of the top spots to visit for fall, too. And, guess what? Mackinac Island is the ideal setting for some real-world learning, too. For starters, the historic charm of Mackinac Island makes it an obvious place to boost […]
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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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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,
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Of the three historic cemeteries on Mackinac Island, one is a military burial ground with graves that go back more than 200 years. Both British and American troops have been laid to rest at the Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery, but not every body in the ground belonged to a soldier. If you walk to one
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There are more than a dozen bed-and-breakfasts on Mackinac Island, and each one has its own history, its own architectural style and its own personality. For example, one of the unique things about the Victorian home at 7504 Market St. is that it flies an Irish flag from the front porch. The Cloghaun B&B occupies
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Sunshine warming your face. Gulls squawking by. The sweet smell of lilacs in the air. Ah, springtime on Mackinac Island! Take a deep breath and you’ll find that the scent of lilacs takes you to a special time in your life. Maybe to a special place or a special person. Lilacs have that effect. And
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So many people have contributed to the history and development of Mackinac Island, yet so often the markers above their final resting places offer little more information than their names. For example, among the hundreds of grave sites in Mackinac Island’s Ste. Ann’s Cemetery is one shared by Charles and Tulley O’Malley. The headstone above
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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, five decades later, Doud is the longest-serving mayor in America. Worldwide, only a few leaders have been in office longer than
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With old forts, gorgeous Victorian architecture and a horse-drawn culture, Mackinac Island is steeped in history. Names of influential men including Jacques Marquette, Edward Biddle, Charles O’Malley, Rome Murdick and Harry Ryba may come to mind. But did you know that much of Mackinac Island history has been shaped in large part by women? From
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Mackinac Island can be a lot of different things to a lot of different people. A relaxing escape from the busyness of the day-to-day-routine. An adventure to a mystical place full of history and charm. A foodie’s fantasy. A hiker’s paradise. A bicyclist’s dream. This is no different for all the different types of dads
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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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