With over 70 miles of trails and 80% of the Island being State Park, it’s safe to say Mackinac Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. From hiking and biking to water excursions and horseback riding, Mackinac Island is full of adventure and just waiting to be explored. The best part about being on Mackinac Island …
Just like getting to Mackinac Island is part of the adventure, getting around Mackinac Island once you arrive is also part of the fun. With no cars allowed, Mackinac Island runs on real horsepower. In fact, horses go hand in hand – or shall we say hoof in hoof – with Mackinac Island, just like …
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Where can you forge your own knife, immerse yourself in a butterfly conservatory, visit a carriage museum and try world-famous donuts? Surrey Hill on Mackinac Island of course! Surrey Hill is located toward the interior of Mackinac Island past Grand Hotel and beyond the backside of Fort Mackinac. It’s about a 20-minute walk from downtown …
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Horses are one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of Mackinac Island. Their return from their winter rest is also the first sign of spring! Horses have a long history on Mackinac Island and have a variety of roles both during the summer and winter seasons. We caught up with Mackinac …
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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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One of the best-known things about Mackinac Island is that cars aren’t allowed. It’s been that way for over 100 years! As a result, people get around Mackinac Island on foot, by bicycle or on a horse. Taking a break from our auto-driven society is part of the charm of visiting Mackinac Island. But while …
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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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Whether you’re a horse aficionado, desire adventure, or are a backseat driver type who yearns for control, you can satisfy your penchants on Mackinac Island through a Drive-It-Yourself Carriage tour. Most know that Mackinac Island is fairly dependent on horses. With no cars allowed on the island, horses are a main form of transportation. Upon …
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So, you’re going to Mackinac Island for the first time! Whatever you do during your stay, you’ll enjoy being here – even if your idea of the perfect vacation is just to sit on the porch and breathe in the fresh, island air. But if you’re looking for activity on Mackinac Island, there’s so much …
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Alright, so you’ve never been to Mackinac Island. Maybe you don’t even know where it is. But all you keep hearing is that Mackinac is the place to be. It is… …one of the Best U.S. Islands, Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards …the Hottest U.S. Summer Destination, TripAdvisor …one of the Most Tourist-Friendly U.S. …
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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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