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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With pristine waters, historical structures and unmatched natural beauty, it’s easy to see why Mackinac Island is a popular destination with more than 1 million visitors a year. But it’s not just a place to visit. Mackinac Island is a working, functional town with 500 year-round residents, a…
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Once upon a time there was a pet bear that lived on Mackinac Island. Cubbie rode around in a bicycle basket, walked around on two paws and sat by the counter at the soda fountain. If you don’t believe it, you’ll just have to visit Mackinac Island’s Stuart House City Museum. The museum is housed in…
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The sweet sights and scents of summertime are very much still in full swing here in America's Coolcation Destination. In fact, if there's still time on the calendar before Labor Day, then there's still time to enjoy the best of summer fun in the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. Take a look…
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Coolcationing is a hot new trend, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The combo term (that’s now a legit word, per the Cambridge Dictionary) describes a vacation to cooler climes where people can have fun and escape the heat. There’s lots of buzz around coolcations in the midst of record-high global…
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While visiting her grandmother in Michigan, Marie Hulett met a friend who told her about Mackinac Island. She visited for what was supposed to be a single summer on the island, but she decided to stay. That was 38 years ago. For most of that time, Marie has been curator and manager of Wings of…
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With so many coffee shops, breakfast spots, bars and restaurants to choose from on Mackinac Island, it’s easy to overlook the Best Picnic Spot in Michigan. Yet, Marquette Park is a delightful place to spread out a blanket and have something to eat as you soak up the sun and watch all the people…
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