Taking a narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island is a must for first-time visitors. You’ll get the lay of the land and take a look at some of the most popular sights, from Grand Hotel to Fort Mackinac to Arch Rock. Yet, a carriage can only take you so far into the rugged interior of…
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There was a time when most every town in America had a blacksmith shop making items from metal, everything from farm tools to weapons to household goods. It’s something you don’t see much of anymore, since so much production of metal wares has been automated for generations. Yet, Mackinac Island…
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If you’re wanting to see flowers on Mackinac Island, you’re in luck! With an abundance of flowers at places to stay, private gardens and in the state park, Mackinac Island is a big-time floral destination. Mission Point Resort offers guided garden tours for both resort guests and visitors. The…
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Paddlers who come out on the Straits of Mackinac with Mackinac Island’s Great Turtle Kayak Tours ask a good many questions. But the question that often comes before all others, especially for first-time Mackinac Island visitors, is this: Which is the better time for a kayak tour, sunrise or sunset…
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Is one night enough to see Mackinac Island? Of course! Especially, if that’s the time you have. You can get there as early as possible, keep a steady pace and see most of the highlights, and leave the next day having had a great Mackinac Island experience. But more often than not, we hear people…
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For kids, there is a time to learn. (That’s called school.) And there’s a time for fun. (That’s called vacation.) But us parents know better. Taking a trip is often a learning experience, even for adults. Going different places and seeing different things exposes us to new experiences, broadening…
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There’s something about Mackinac Island that inspires travelers to try staying at a Bed and Breakfast for the first time. Maybe it’s that B&Bs are generally synonymous with charm, which is right in line with the nature of Mackinac Island itself. Maybe it’s simply that it can be more affordable to…
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World-famous fudge, historic forts and downtown shopping come to mind for many people when they think of Mackinac Island. So, it may come as a surprise to know that more than 80% of Mackinac Island is state parkland. Mackinac Island State Park is full of trails for hiking, biking and horseback…
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The late Christopher Reeve is best known for playing Clark Kent in four Superman movies. But perhaps his best performance as the iconic Man of Steel was never seen on the silver screen. It happened instead inside a small theatre on Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is a charming place…
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The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival brings people together to celebrate the breathtaking beauty and delightful aroma of the iconic flower that has become synonymous with the idyllic Michigan vacation spot. The 10-day event held each June also marks the symbolic start of summer in the USA's Best…
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