There’s a lot of reasons people come to Mackinac Island in the winter. Some visit for Mackinac Island’s annual Christmas Bazaar and tree lighting. Others enjoy a week of quiet relaxation between Christmas and the New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop. But many of the people who come to Mackinac Island in the offseason come […]
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All season long, from April through October, Mackinac Island caters to visitors from all over the world. It’s the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination. Among the Best Places to Visit for Fall. And one of the Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the country. Come November, the 500 year-round residents of Mackinac Island have the place mostly
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In a sense, Mackinac Island closes for the year when the ferry boats stop their regular daily schedule of passenger trips at the end of October. From November into the following April, the 500 or so year-round residents of Mackinac Island are left to themselves to enjoy the offseason. But since more than 80% of
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In December, Mackinac Island becomes a winter wonderland, embracing the quiet beauty of the season amidst its usually bustling landscapes. From November through April, Mackinac Island transforms in the winter offseason to a different place compared to the sunshine and summer energy the island is famously known for. Most of the island undergoes a hibernation
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After Mackinac Island’s iconic Halloween Weekend at the end of October, the ferry boats reduce their schedules and tourist traffic slows significantly. But just because Mackinac Island is the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to visit in the winter, too. In fact, there are unique experiences on Mackinac
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For nearly half the year, Mackinac Island goes into hibernation – or so it may seem to people who visit the beautiful and historic Michigan travel destination in the spring, summer or fall. For sure, winter is a quieter time, when the 500-some people who live year round on Mackinac Island refuel after a busy
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Do you ever think about that special someone you met on Mackinac Island? The one who showed you the sights on a carriage tour? Who took you down secret trails in Mackinac Island State Park? Who whisked you away by taxi to a romantic dinner? Yes, we’re talking about the horses of Mackinac Island. Do
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A summer day on Mackinac Island is something from a dream: Rich history, horse-drawn carriage tours, legendary rock formations, endless trails through Mackinac Island State Park and, of course, world-famous fudge. But when the tourism season ends and the cold settles in, Mackinac Island becomes a different place. With 500 year-round residents, winter on Mackinac
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Lilacs and fudge are big deals on Mackinac Island. So are horse-drawn carriage tours and bicycle rides, butterfly houses and historical sites. But on the last weekend in October each year, nothing on Mackinac Island is bigger than Halloween costumes. The annual Halloween Weekend on Mackinac Island features downtown trick-or-treating for kids dressed up as
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As the crisp fall air sweeps across the Straits, Mackinac Island visitors are greeted with a tapestry of vibrant foliage, painting the landscape in hues of red, orange, and gold. Whether you enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through Mackinac Island State Park or a leisurely bike ride along the Mackinac Island shoreline, visiting Mackinac Island
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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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