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Mackinac Island is a State of Mind.

Mackinac Island is a place where the horse is king, where the streets have been car-free for over 100 years. It is a place where life moves at the clip-clop pace of a carriage, and where the noise of day-to-day life is silenced by the delightful ding of a leisurely bicycle bell.

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How to get to Mackinac Island from Canada

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Did you know the big city nearest Mackinac Island is in Canada? Yes, Mackinac Island is a short drive from downstate Michigan cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing. And…

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How to get free fudge on Mackinac Island

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Fudge has been synonymous with Mackinac Island for nearly 150 years. Today, it seems as though you can’t take five steps down Main Street without coming across one (or more!)…

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Annual Island Events

Mackinac Island is world-renowned as the place to get away from it all and relax. But when you’re looking for something to do, there’s plenty to find!