Is 1 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 a great Mackinac Island experience. But more often than not, we hear people saying …
If you’re wanting to see flowers on Mackinac Island, well you’re in luck! With an abundance of flowers and gardens at lodging properties, private gardens, and growing organically in the State Park, Mackinac Island is a floral destination. Mission Point Resort offers guided garden tours for both resort guests and visitors but if you’re wanting …
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Over the past year, many people have rekindled their love for the outdoors. They’ve explored trails, taken the back road, and found themselves outside more than ever. This goes for dining too. Outdoor dining has surged lately as more folks are opting for all things outdoors. On Michigan’s Mackinac Island, restaurants are taking precautions to …
Outdoor dining on Mackinac Island: Fresh air is on the menu, too! Read More »
If you take a moment and stand still on Mackinac Island, you’ll probably hear a variety of sounds. The sound of horses clip-clopping by. The sound of bicycles whizzing past. The sound of a cannon firing from Fort Mackinac. The sound of water lapping up against the rocks. But if you listen closely, really closely, …
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 manage the historic stronghold now. And just as guests enjoyed leisurely lawn games at Mackinac Island’s Grand …
Lawn games on Mackinac Island: How to play bocce ball Read More »
Mackinac Island visitors had a lot to smile about in 2020, despite travel challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the faces sometimes were covered by masks, you can still see the joy in people’s eyes as they experienced the magic of Mackinac Island. Many of us are happy to turn the page on 2020 …
Smile, you’re on Mackinac Island! Happy 2020 vacation photos Read More »
You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be out of coffee. Relishing a cup o’ joe is a morning ritual for many of us. From the sound of the pour, to the arresting aroma, to that very first sip: it’s a process that …
Ah, Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer brings a three-day weekend, which is nice. But for many of us it also begins a long stretch without any holiday from work. The countdown from Sept. 7 to Thanksgiving this year is 80 days. What a great time to take some of your unused vacation time! …
Don’t let unused vacation days go to waste during COVID-19: Take your PTO this fall Read More »
Sometimes you just need to escape. You can do that by traveling away from home. And you can do it by reading about distant times and faraway places. Or you can escape by doing both – reading a good book while visiting a great place. Just setting foot on Mackinac Island kind of makes you …
Hotspots for solitude: Where to read a good book on Mackinac Island Read More »
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,000 flights landed in or took off from Chicago each day. Those departures and arrivals connected people to virtually every corner of the globe. But now, with the threat of the coronavirus still looming, many people are planning vacations within driving distance. And some people plan to fly less …
Road trip from Chicago: Relaxing getaway to Mackinac Island Read More »
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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