In the late 1800s as Mackinac Island was fast becoming the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination, visitors loved to take home souvenir china, stoneware and glassware emblazoned with scenes of natural curiosities such as Arch Rock and Sugar Loaf. In fact, you can see many of these items in an exhibit at the Richard & […]
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Like to hike? Or mountain bike? How about slice through the water in a kayak? If outdoor recreation is your jam, then Mackinac Island is a destination you don’t want to miss. Yes, Mackinac Island. That car-free place with the world-famous fudge, historic hotels and 18th-century fort. That…and so much more. Outdoor Adventure on Mackinac
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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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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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Psst. Here’s a tip for the perfect holiday gift: World-famous Mackinac Island fudge! If you’ve been to Mackinac Island, you know why fudge is everyone’s favorite sweet treat. Maybe you’ve walked down Main Street and sniffed the irresistible scent of fudge wafting through town. Maybe you’ve watched in awe as fudge makers wield wooden paddles
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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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Whether you’re looking for the perfect sweater, a Mackinac Island-themed souvenir or a gift for someone special, the shops on Mackinac Island have what you need. Much like the variety of places to stay and the way you get around, shopping on Mackinac Island is unique. With gift shops and fudge shops, hardware stores and
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Low season, shoulder season, value season. There are lots of terms that could describe fall on Mackinac Island. But when you visit Mackinac Island in the fall, you just might come to love fall as the “perfect season.” For one, the visitor experience is phenomenal: Fall weather on Mackinac Island is delightful. Fall colors on
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In downtown Mackinac Island, Nicole Doud owns three stores. Little Luxuries is a one-stop gift shop that offers a touch of whimsy. Canvas & Paddle is a cozy “Up North” shop with cabin decor. And the Artists Market of Mackinac Island features the works of more than 100 artisan makers from around the country. Doud
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This guest blog was written and provided by Micah Paldino, Owner and Creative Director at Threads of Mackinac At the end of each season, I’m reminded of what a special year it’s been for our team at Threads of Mackinac. We’ve been fortunate to have a strong roster of employees who believe in our mission
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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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