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 Labor Day to Thanksgiving can be longer than 80 days! What a great time to take some of your unused vacation …
Don’t let unused vacation days go to waste: 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 »
Yes, sometimes there are rainy days on Mackinac Island, one of the few U.S. cities with perfect summer weather. And when it does rain, there are many unique ways to spend the day. In fact, rainy days offer special opportunities to get cozy and indulge in a delicious meal at a Mackinac Island restaurant or …
11 things to do on a rainy day on Mackinac Island Read More »
What makes you happy? A stroll along the water? A book you just can’t put down? In honor of the International Day of Happiness on March 20, let’s take a few minutes to think about how to live happily ever after. Guess what? It doesn’t have to involve a fairytale wedding with a charming prince …
Here’s how to solve ‘The Happiness Equation’: Visit Mackinac Island! Read More »
Raise your hand if you had so many vacation days left last year that you couldn’t possibly take them all before December was done. You’re not alone. More than half of us fail to use all of our paid time off from work each year. So, don’t feel bad about it. Just know that you …
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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