Like to hike? Or mountain bike? How about slice through the water in a kayak? If outdoor recreation is your jam, then Mackinac Island is a destination you don’t want to miss. Yes, Mackinac Island. That car-free place with the world-famous fudge, historic hotels and 18th-century fort. That…and so much more. Outdoor Adventure on Mackinac […]
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After a long winter on Mackinac Island, spring finally returns each year. By the calendar, spring officially starts in late March. But on Mackinac Island, the surest signs of spring include the return of Mackinac Island horses, the arrival of the season’s first ferry boats and the blast of the Fort Mackinac cannon on opening
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Weather on Mackinac Island varies widely during the year because the climate truly does feature all four seasons. Temperate summers on Mackinac Island provide the perfect escape from overbearing heat and humidity. Gorgeous autumns on Mackinac Island offer bursts of fall color with warm days and cool nights. And the winters on Mackinac Island beckon
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There’s a lot of reasons people come to Mackinac Island in the winter. Some visit for Mackinac Island’s annual Christmas Bazaar and tree lighting. Others enjoy a week of quiet relaxation between Christmas and the New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop. But many of the people who come to Mackinac Island in the offseason come
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In a sense, Mackinac Island closes for the year when the ferry boats stop their regular daily schedule of passenger trips at the end of October. From November into the following April, the 500 or so year-round residents of Mackinac Island are left to themselves to enjoy the offseason. But since more than 80% of
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Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to the New York town that’s home to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Yet, Michigan’s Mackinac Island is where there’s a memorial to the author who penned the 19th-century novel, “Anne.” On a bluff overlooking
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In December, Mackinac Island becomes a winter wonderland, embracing the quiet beauty of the season amidst its usually bustling landscapes. From November through April, Mackinac Island transforms in the winter offseason to a different place compared to the sunshine and summer energy the island is famously known for. Most of the island undergoes a hibernation
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After Mackinac Island’s iconic Halloween Weekend at the end of October, the ferry boats reduce their schedules and tourist traffic slows significantly. But just because Mackinac Island is the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to visit in the winter, too. In fact, there are unique experiences on Mackinac
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Covering 4 square miles, Mackinac Island is relatively small. Small enough that one of the joys of visiting the island is being able to ride a bike all the way around. But what is now Mackinac Island actually used to be much, much smaller. In fact, the land at one time was almost entirely covered
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One of the many unique places to go while visiting Mackinac Island is British Landing. For starters, it has a fascinating history (more on that later). It’s also incredibly scenic and has a lot of fun things to do. Yet, because it’s located near the northern tip of the island about halfway around M-185 from
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The jewel of the Great Lakes. Enjoy beautiful vistas, shopping, and carriage rides during the day, and watch the city transform at night with its happening music and bar scene. Mackinac Island has something for everyone.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
7274 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3783
www.mackinacisland.org
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