Mackinac Island can be a lot of different things to a lot of different people. A relaxing escape from the busyness of the day-to-day-routine. An adventure to a mystical place full of history and charm. A foodie’s fantasy. A hiker’s paradise. A bicyclist’s dream.
This is no different for all the different types of dads out there. No matter what you dad loves to do, there’s something on Mackinac Island that’s right up his alley. Here are five different dad types that love Mackinac Island.
The Dad Who’s A War Buff Loves Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island oozes war-time history. A tour of Mackinac Island’s historic Fort Mackinac gives you a sense of what life was like as a soldier in the 1800s, while Fort Holmes takes you all the way back to the War of 1812. You can check out historic buildings including Fort Mackinac’s “Black Hole” dungeon and interact with costumed interpreters who reenact military life. You can even take a bike ride around a War of 1812 battlefield, which is now the hallowed grounds of Wawashkamo Golf Club.
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The Dad Who’s A Golfer Loves Mackinac Island
Dads and golf go together like Mackinac Island and fudge. Mackinac Island offers a unique golf experience that golfing dads love, whether they’re beginners or seasoned veterans. The Jewel at Grand Hotel features a horse-drawn carriage ride between the front and back nines. Mackinac Island also is home to the 9-hole Wawashkamo Golf Club, the oldest golf course in Michigan. And for family fun, there’s the Greens of Mackinac, an 18-hole, natural grass putting course at Mission Point Resort, and The Gem, a miniature golf course at Grand Hotel.
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The Cowboy Dad Loves Mackinac Island
There are no cars on Mackinac Island. Instead, horses rule the road. That means dads with a cowboy twang to their personality love exploring Mackinac Island on horseback. In addition to saddle horse rentals, dads can enjoy a relaxing horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island or even drive their own horse and buggy.
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The Dad Who’s An Adventurer Loves Mackinac Island
With 70-plus miles of hiking and biking trails, the wilderness of Mackinac Island is seemingly never-ending. Whether your dad likes to lace up his hiking boots or pedal a bike, he’ll love it! Did you know that 80% of Mackinac Island is state parkland? Plus, Mackinac Island State Park is full of fascinating rock formations and other unique geological features that are fun to discover.
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The Dad Who’s An Escapist Loves Mackinac Island
From work’s daily toil to bountiful yard work at home, there are plenty of reasons why dads, like everyone else, just need to escape now and then. Mackinac Island is a wonderful place to relax and immerse yourself in some peace and quiet, whether that’s sipping on a favorite cocktail with a view of the water from a Mackinac Island porch, enjoying a well-deserved nap in one of Mackinac Island’s best places to hammock or taking a serene, early morning kayak trip into the Mackinac Island sunrise. If your dad loves to relax, then he’ll love living schedule-free for a few days on Mackinac Island.
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