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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Whether you climb the 207 steps from Lakeshore Drive all the way up to Arch Rock or you make your way there on bicycle or horse-drawn carriage, you deserve a break. The new Milliken Nature Center is just the place. Located on the Arch Rock Plaza just a few steps from the picturesque limestone formation,
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People all over the world observe St. Patrick’s Day every March 17. What began as a religious holiday honoring the fifth-century saint who brought Christianity to Ireland has evolved through the centuries into a general celebration of Irish culture. These days, whether people are Irish or not, they wear green, march in parades and enjoy
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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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Lots of travel destinations have museums. Many vacation spots are home to historical sites. But what’s unique about going to Mackinac Island is that the whole place is steeped in history. Mackinac Island is home to not one, but two historic military forts. It’s the site of one of the most incredible medical experiments of
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Out of more than 4 million miles of public streets in the United States, there’s an 8.2-mile stretch of road on Mackinac Island that stands apart. M-185 is the only state highway in the country where motor vehicles are not allowed. Instead, the traffic on Mackinac Island consists of pedestrians, bicyclists and horse-drawn carriages. You
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Every year, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau receives old postcards, film slides, newspapers, tickets, brochures and even full sets of collectibles from beloved visitors and fans. These items are generally sent after a spring cleaning or when a loved one passes away and the new beneficiary wants to gift the historical materials or photos back
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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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