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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Many Mackinac Island visitors spend their days biking and hiking the trails of Mackinac Island State Park, exploring historic Fort Mackinac or just relaxing and enjoying the sun’s warmth on one of Mackinac Island’s serene front porches. Then, come nightfall, their experience of Mackinac Island changes. In fact, many visitors say the day truly begins
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You don’t have to look very far to find world-famous Mackinac Island fudge when you visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island. With more than a dozen fudge shops, the sugary treat is everywhere! And for many Mackinac Island visitors, sampling the many decadent flavors of fudge is a highlight of their trip. Yet, the popular delicacy is
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You might already know about world-famous Mackinac Island fudge. And when you visit, you’ll see it everywhere. In fact, there are more than a dozen fudge shops right downtown. But did you know there are twice that many liquor licenses on Mackinac Island? Even though it’s smaller than four square-miles and 80% of Mackinac Island
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You’ve arrived on the ferry boat in downtown Mackinac Island. Yay! Now what? While Mackinac Island has nearly 5 square-miles of incredible natural beauty to explore, many visitors spend their entire time downtown because there’s so much to see and do right there. From dining and drinking to shopping and sightseeing, downtown Mackinac Island has
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The daily grind can be overwhelming — traffic congestion, never-ending demands at work, a phone that never stops buzzing. Sometimes we need a little respite, some time to get away and unwind. One of the key ingredients to that recipe for a reset is to unplug for a bit. To escape all those texts and
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With a diverse assortment of restaurants, Mackinac Island offers an extraordinary food and wine scene to visitors. And the scenery around the Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is pretty incredible, too. Together, the delicious flavors and spectacular sights of Mackinac Island make a perfect pairing – especially where you can find a table for
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Thousands of people visit Mackinac Island each day during prime tourism season from spring through fall. They take in the beautiful sights, explore Mackinac Island’s historic attractions, taste world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and enjoy relaxing Mackinac Island bike rides, adventurous hikes through Mackinac Island State Park and fascinating horse-drawn carriage tours around Mackinac Island. Then,
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Although you might think first of horse-drawn carriages, world-famous fudge or legendary rock formations when Mackinac Island comes to mind, the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. also happens to have a pretty great bar scene. Mackinac Island is not only home to the most iconic bar in Michigan. It’s where several unique
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The calendar says it and you can feel it in the air, too. Yep, it’s officially fall. Time to fall in love with another face of Mackinac. Though the peak summer tourism season on the island has passed, there’s still a lot for visitors to enjoy. Take a peek below at some of the things
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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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