Mackinac Island has lots of fudge, yes. It has a hoppin’ downtown, unique bars and restaurants full of character, extraordinary butterfly houses, and one-of-a-kind hotels, cottages, B&Bs and resorts. All of that plus the charming car-free atmosphere of Mackinac Island makes it a great place to come and take refuge from the world for a …
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There are always boats in the waters around Mackinac Island. But twice each summer there are so many racing yachts in the harbor that it almost feels like there are more boats than bikes on Mackinac Island! Where do all those sailboats come from? Mackinac Island’s 2 Iconic Boat Races Each year two epic boat …
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Phew! All throughout the country’s Heartland, it’s hot. The average summer temperature in Nashville is 90. Ditto for St. Louis, Atlanta, Charlotte and Louisville. In Birmingham, it’s 91. In Little Rock, 93. Oklahoma City is 94. And in Dallas, it’s 96! If you’re going to beat the heat this summer, you’re going to have to …
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Most Mackinac Island visitors arrive by boat because cars aren’t allowed (and, besides, there’s no bridge to get to Mackinac Island anyway). While many people board a commercial ferry to Mackinac Island from the mainland in either St. Ignace or Mackinaw City, some visitors take their own personal boat. The public marina in the Mackinac …
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Two companies operate ferry boats to Mackinac Island during the primary tourist season from late April through October. Each of them have docks on the mainland in both Mackinaw City, at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and St. Ignace, at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula. If you’re planning to take a …
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You might expect Mackinac Island to be full of beaches since it’s surrounded by water. And, of course, it is – although not the crowded, sandy shores you may be thinking of. The beaches you find on Mackinac Island are a bit rockier. More rugged. More secluded. They’re places with crystal clear water, mesmerizing views …
Fishing on Mackinac Island isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for many visitors. After all, everybody knows about world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and horse-drawn carriage tours. And if you’re into history, you might know that Mackinac Island was once an important economic and military center – home of Fort Mackinac and the fur …
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Close your eyes and imagine yourself lounging on the deck of a cruise ship, favorite beverage in hand, your body warmed by the sun and your soul caressed by the gentle breeze. You are relaxed. You are at peace. You are… …on the Great Lakes! Yep, open your eyes and look around. You are on …
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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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