Mackinac Island is a vacation destination for all generations. From children, to grandparents, newlyweds, and solo travelers, the island has something for everyone. If you are traveling with someone who has limited mobility and wondering the best way to get around car-free Mackinac Island, this blog post is for you! Here are three accessible transportation […]
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A horse-drawn public carriage tour is one of the most popular ways to take in the gorgeous scenery of Mackinac Island. In less than two hours, you can get the lay of the land from downtown up into the state park and back – all while making friends with some of Mackinac Island’s iconic horses.
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You might expect Mackinac Island to be full of beaches since it’s surrounded by water. And, of course, it is – although not the crowded, sandy shores you may be thinking of. The beaches you find on Mackinac Island are a bit rockier. More rugged. More secluded. They’re places with crystal clear water, mesmerizing views
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If you’re wanting to see flowers on Mackinac Island, you’re in luck! With an abundance of flowers at places to stay, private gardens and in the state park, Mackinac Island is a big-time floral destination. Mission Point Resort offers guided garden tours for both resort guests and visitors. The island also has several options for
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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 our horizons and opening our minds
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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
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When you hear the name “Mackinac Island” you might think of a bustling downtown full of bicycles, horse-drawn carriages and fudge shops. For sure, that’s true. But Mackinac Island is much, much bigger than that. Although the entire island measures only 3.8 square-miles, there’s a whole world to explore and, in many cases, you’ll feel
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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 around the official
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Once the calendar flips past Labor Day, summer is done and Mackinac Island enters what the travel industry calls the shoulder season. Or, shall we say, shoulder pads season? Even though things around town quiet down a bit when the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination transitions to fall, it’s loud when there’s a football game
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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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