If there were 3 words to describe Mackinac Island in January they would be quiet, peaceful, and snowy. While the new year starts off with a bang and features the Great Turtle Drop and New Year’s fun, it quickly transitions into serenity and stillness. Like most of November-April, almost all of the businesses are closed […]
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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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The cannon blasts from Mackinac Island’s historic Fort Mackinac. Horses clip-clop through the streets pulling carriages of visitors as they enjoy a horse-drawn tour of Mackinac Island. And the Mackinac Island ferry boats arrive with enthusiastic guests ready to explore. There’s a hum out on the Mackinac Island streets as businesses open for the new
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October means fall color, cooler temperatures, a slower pace, and the end of another season. Mackinac Island is mostly a summer destination with a tourism season from May-October. And after a hard 6 months of work, many businesses will close, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. Yes, the winter is a time for
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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
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Mark your calendars. Opening day 2019 on Mackinac Island is April 21! Of course, Mackinac never really closes. It’s open year-round, and because more than 80 percent of the island is a state park it’s a great place to explore during Michigan winters. (Yes, you can visit Mackinac right now!) But April 21 is when
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Mackinac Island is one of America’s favorite summer travel destinations. But did you know it’s also one of the country’s best Christmas towns? Although peak tourist season ended in October, there are plenty of great reasons to visit Mackinac in the offseason: You can get into the holiday spirit with the island’s annual tree lighting
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The tourist season on Mackinac Island may come to a close at the end of October when the regular schedule of ferry service from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City ends. But the island never closes. Not only do about 500 people live here year-round, but Mackinac Island also remains open to visitors through the winter.
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The calendar says it and you can feel it in the air, too. Yep, it’s officially fall. Time to fall in love with another face of Mackinac. Though the peak summer tourism season on the island has passed, there’s still a lot for visitors to enjoy. Take a peek below at some of the things
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Mackinac Island is a summertime staple in Michigan – but that doesn’t mean it’s not a fun place to be when the leaves start changing color. As the leaves change so do the crowds, as they dwindle in size. Mackinac Island opens up come autumn and it feels like it becomes your own playground. All
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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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