Is one night enough to see Mackinac Island? Of course! Especially, if that’s the time you have. You can get there as early as possible, keep a steady pace and see most of the highlights, and leave the next day having had a great Mackinac Island experience. But more often than not, we hear people […]
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The sweet sights and scents of summertime are very much still in full swing here in America’s Coolcation Destination. In fact, if there’s still time on the calendar before Labor Day, then there’s still time to enjoy the best of summer fun in the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination. Take a look around the official
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Once the calendar flips past Labor Day, summer is done and Mackinac Island enters what the travel industry calls the shoulder season. Or, shall we say, shoulder pads season? Even though things around town quiet down a bit when the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination transitions to fall, it’s loud when there’s a football game
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People all over the world observe St. Patrick’s Day every March 17. What began as a religious holiday honoring the fifth-century saint who brought Christianity to Ireland has evolved through the centuries into a general celebration of Irish culture. These days, whether people are Irish or not, they wear green, march in parades and enjoy
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Among the many perks of spending the night on Mackinac Island is the opportunity to watch the sunset after the last ferry boat departs for the night. To see the sunrise before the first ferry arrives in the morning. And, of course, to enjoy Mackinac Island nightlife in the bars and restaurants with drinks, dancing,
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Like to hike? Or mountain bike? How about slice through the water in a kayak? If outdoor recreation is your jam, then Mackinac Island is a destination you don’t want to miss. Yes, Mackinac Island. That car-free place with the world-famous fudge, historic hotels and 18th-century fort. That…and so much more. Outdoor Adventure on Mackinac
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The venues are exceedingly gorgeous. The photo ops exceptionally stunning. The food exquisitely prepared. Mackinac Island weddings are special in so many ways. Yet, in some ways, they’re just like weddings everywhere else. Take the musical entertainment, for example. Like the typical wedding, receptions on Mackinac Island often feature classic songs earlier in the night
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While Mackinac Island fudge is world famous, the incredible variety of restaurants in the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination flies a bit under the radar. Amid the scenic beauty that gives Mackinac Island the Best Picnic Spot in Michigan and the entertaining nightlife that includes the Most Iconic Bar in Michigan, Mackinac Island also has
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Like a lot of islands, Mackinac Island has beautiful sunsets. It also offers an added bonus that you only get to see in this part of the world: The sun setting into a horizon accented by the mighty Mackinac Bridge. That’s one of many reasons that Mackinac Island consistently ranks as one of the best
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A Mackinac Island experience wouldn’t be complete without spending a night (or a few!). Something magical happens when the last Mackinac Island ferry leaves for the night and before the hustle and bustle of the first ferry arriving in the morning. As the sun goes down over the Straits of Mackinac, it suddenly feels like
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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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