Mackinac Island is home to some of the world’s most incredible sights and some of its most interesting history. Iconic landmarks such as the ancient Arch Rock and 19th-century Fort Holmes make for great sight-seeing. Did you know they also can be part of a great workout? You can take in the beauty of Mackinac […]
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Coolcationing is a hot new trend, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The combo term (that’s now a legit word, per the Cambridge Dictionary) describes a vacation to cooler climes where people can have fun and escape the heat. There’s lots of buzz around coolcations in the midst of record-high global temperatures that have produced hotter
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With so many coffee shops, breakfast spots, bars and restaurants to choose from on Mackinac Island, it’s easy to overlook the Best Picnic Spot in Michigan. Yet, Marquette Park is a delightful place to spread out a blanket and have something to eat as you soak up the sun and watch all the people, horses,
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One of the first things you’ll notice about Mackinac Island when you step off the ferry boat is that there are horse-drawn carriages everywhere. It’s a big part of the charm of visiting a car-free destination! Some of the carriages are shuttles that take visitors to a particular place to stay, such as Grand Hotel,
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When one thinks of the natural attractions on Mackinac Island, the mind immediately jumps to Arch Rock or Sugar Loaf or Devil’s Kitchen. And deservedly so. These are great natural wonders that are easy to find and make prime selfie spots. But they aren’t the only natural attractions on Mackinac Island. If you let yourself
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Whether you climb the 207 steps from Lakeshore Drive all the way up to Arch Rock or you make your way there on bicycle or horse-drawn carriage, you deserve a break. The new Milliken Nature Center is just the place. Located on the Arch Rock Plaza just a few steps from the picturesque limestone formation,
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Mackinac Island in many ways looks just as it did in the late 1800s. Just as there were no automobiles then, there are no cars on Mackinac Island now. Just as soldiers manned Fort Mackinac then, costumed interpreters on Mackinac Island manage the historic stronghold now. And just as guests enjoyed leisurely lawn games at
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Mackinac Island is blessed with four distinct seasons, from bright, sunny summers to cold, snowy winters and from crisp autumns with gorgeous fall colors to rejuvenating springs with the return of sweet-smelling lilacs. At some times of the year, it almost feels like Mackinac Island experiences all four seasons in the same day! When you
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Mackinac Island’s timeless familiarity is a major draw for many visitors. You know Mackinac Island’s charming downtown. You know world-famous Mackinac Island fudge. You know serene horsedrawn carriages. You know picturesque Arch Rock. But do you know all of Mackinac Island’s nooks and crannies off the beaten path? Geocaching is a popular activity that encourages
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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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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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