FULLY A WORLD APART
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.
Discover Mackinac Island
Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Mackinac Island Foods Found Throughout the Country
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Mackinac Island may be mostly a May-October destination, but you can still enjoy the flavors of Mackinac Island throughout the year. Keep your eyes peeled for these Mackinac Island…
9 historic Mackinac Island attractions to discover
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Aside from world-famous fudge, breathtaking views and a bustling downtown full of shopping, dining and nightlife, Mackinac Island is known for being a car-free travel destination full…
Daydreaming of Mackinac Island
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I always get a little antsy during the long Michigan winter, marked by gray skies and bitter cold. It makes me start to crave all things summer: sunshine, water, trees and flowers in…
Magical Mackinac Island Gifts Continue To Surprise
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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…
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!
Getting Around Mackinac island
Because the island prohibits motor vehicles, you can’t drive here – at least, not all the way here.