February on Mackinac Island could be considered “deep winter” as the bottom layer of snow is established and the trails, roads, and trees are full of beautiful fluffy snow. It’s a great time to snowshoe or XC ski the winding Mackinac Island trails and enjoy Mackinac Island in the off-season. Similar to January on Mackinac …
Ah, a summer bike ride. Imagine yourself leisurely pedaling down the street and feeling the breeze on your face as you coast along. That’s the feeling you get on car-free Mackinac Island, a horse-drawn community where carriage rides and bicycles are the primary ways of getting around. It creates the ideal pace of life for …
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What could be better than a trip to Mackinac Island with your furry friend? Nothing in our world! From the ferry ride over, restaurants with outdoor dining, downtown shops, lodging, and even horse-drawn carriage tours, here is everything you need to know for a dog-friendly trip to Mackinac Island. BRINGING YOUR DOG TO MACKINAC ISLAND: …
Before there were horse-drawn carriage tours, ferry boats, charming hotels and delicious restaurants, there was Fort Mackinac. The historic stronghold atop the bluffs of Mackinac Island is the reason the surrounding town developed and eventually became one of the world’s most beloved travel destinations. Still today, one of the most popular things for visitors to …
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Just as Mackinac Island has lots to do for families and outdoor adventurers, for history buffs and guys weekends and getaways with the girls, Mackinac Island is an ideal travel destination for couples, too. (The No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., in fact!) Full of gorgeous scenery and first-class venues, Mackinac Island is …
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You might think of Mackinac Island first and foremost as an amazing wedding destination, a haven for history buffs or a nature photographer’s dream. It’s also the perfect place for your next pub crawl, a getaway with the girls or a weekend with the guys. But, hey, as much as adults love Mackinac Island, kids …
Not only does Mackinac Island feel like a world away from the daily routine of life. Some of the incredible sights in Mackinac Island State Park actually look as if they’re out of this world. While there are perfectly natural causes for the existence of iconic Mackinac Island rock formations such as Arch Rock and …
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Running Mackinac Island’s Lake Shore Drive offers much more than you might think. Called Main Street, running through the middle of downtown, and officially designated M-185 by the Michigan Department of Transportation, Lake Shore Drive is an 8.2-mile lap ideal for runners comfortable at that distance. The road is paved, flat, and the views are …
Mackinac Island is full of extraordinary places, and Ice House BBQ is definitely one of them. At first glance, it may seem like a typical restaurant. But there’s a lot more than meets the eye! For starters, let’s check out the history of Mackinac Island’s Ice House BBQ In the 1800s, ice from the Great …
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What do Mackinac Island and Yellowstone have in common? They were the first two national parks in the United States. That’s right! Before Mackinac Island became home to a bustling downtown with unique boutiques, art galleries and fudge shops, it was a natural paradise full of incredible sights. And guess what? Those incredible sights are …
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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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