With more than 1 million visitors traveling to Mackinac Island each year, a common question we get is , "How accessible is Mackinac Island for people with physical disabilities ?" Mackinac Island is about 3.8 total square-miles and does contain steep inclines, bluffs and stairs. However, we strive to…
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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 full bloom. It makes me want to fall asleep to the gentle melody of a million crickets and wake to the sweet sounds…
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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 employees who believe in our mission of supplying inspired design to the locals and visitors who flock to Mackinac Island each year. I’ve also…
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Mackinac Island, named #1 Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure Magazine, is a popular vacation destination, but it’s also home to a thriving community. That’s right, many visitors don’t realize that around 500 year-round residents call Mackinac Island home. It’s not just a great place…
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An experience of Mackinac Island is priceless. Still, it can feel good to save a little money here and there when we can. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep costs in check while visiting Mackinac Island. From free things to do on Mackinac Island to money-saving tips that stretch your…
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Ever wonder how Mackinac Island gets electricity? After all, there’s no power plant on Mackinac Island. No massive installation of solar panels. Instead, Mackinac Island gets power from cables running under the water from St. Ignace, several miles away on the mainland. That’s pretty much the same…
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It’s an 8-hour drive from Pittsburgh to the Mackinac Island ferry docks in Mackinaw City, at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. From there it’s just a short ferry ride to the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” You could leave tomorrow morning and be here in time for dinner and a magical Mackinac…
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Originally built as a private residence in 1870, Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast is one of Mackinac Island’s treasured hideaways, quietly tucked along Bogan Lane just a few steps away from Main Street, Lake Huron, nature trails, and downtown shopping, dining, and attractions. At first sight, Pine…
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Mackinac Island is known for many reasons: history, horses, bicycles, stunning views, that feeling you get when you step ashore and away from the chaos of the mainland. Another (literal) treat on Mackinac Island is the variety of dining options on Mackinac Island. From freshly caught whitefish to…
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Maybe you’ve heard that Mackinac Island has a dress code. Well, there is some truth to that, but it’s also not quite right. On the one hand, there is no dress code for Mackinac Island itself. Visitors come from all over the world, and they arrive in all kinds of clothing. Whether you prefer shorts…
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