Where do you picture your relationship in the future? Here’s an image: The two of you having a blast on Mackinac Island!
The Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes is Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. and USA Today’s Best Summer Travel Destination. And guess what? The entire island is yours to explore…together.
Catch a glimpse of all you can do on a romantic Mackinac Island getaway. Then recreate these photos when the two of you come for a visit:
Arch Rock selfie on Mackinac Island
Arch Rock is Mackinac Island’s iconic limestone formation and it’s picture perfect. You can get here and to many other Mackinac Island landmarks by going on a narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island. That’s the island’s most popular thing to do and, oh by the way, there’s something special about cuddling up and being serenaded by the clippity-clop of horse hooves!
Bike ride around Mackinac Island
Since Mackinac Island is car free, everything moves at a slower pace. It’s a lot safer to take your eyes off the road and gaze into each other’s souls at 6 miles per hour than at 60 miles per hour! And holding hands while you pedal is a nice touch!
Tandem bike ride on Mackinac Island
If you prefer, Mackinac Island is full of bicycles built for two. Take your own bikes to the island on the ferry boat or rent a tandem bike when you arrive. A popular and incredibly scenic route is M-185 all the way around the island’s outer rim. It’s 8.2 miles of alone time on the only state highway in the country that prohibits automobiles.
Go to the beach on Mackinac Island
The Mackinac Island waterfront features an endless supply of scenes like this one. Have fun exploring Mackinac Island’s rocky beaches and find a shot that’s completely unique, and totally you.
Get out on the water around Mackinac Island
Kayak in the shadow of the mighty Mackinac Bridge. Or try a stand-up paddleboard. Whatever floats your boat. You can hit the water on your own, or take a guided Mackinac Island paddling tour and see the best of everything from the water.
Enjoy a relaxing morning on Mackinac Island
Take a break from the rat race. Have a seat, take a sip, exhale and relax. Soak up the charming atmosphere of Mackinac Island. Just the two of you. (And some horses.)
Get all dressed up on Mackinac Island
Enjoy a fancy dinner on Mackinac Island. Just as there are no chain hotels among Mackinac Island’s many historic places to stay, there are no chain restaurants either. Every place to eat is unique and memorable – just like your relationship.
Get engaged on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is a beautiful place for marriage proposals – from the scenic Sunset Rock to the back of a horse-drawn carriage to the highest point on Mackinac Island at Fort Holmes.
Get married on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is also a really beautiful place for weddings and vow reaffirmations – from the beaches of Windermere Point and British Landing to the gazebos of Mission Point Resort to the gardens of Grand Hotel.
Pretend you’re getting married just to enjoy the Mackinac Island carriage ride
Even if you’re not thinking marriage, you can still treat yourself to a fairy tale carriage ride!
Watch the Mackinac Island sunset
At the end of a blissful day on Mackinac Island, watch the glorious sunset and welcome the Mackinac Island nightlife.
All these amazing Mackinac Island photo ops are waiting. The only thing missing is you! What are you waiting for? Come enjoy a romantic and picturesque Mackinac Island getaway for two!
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