Need a taxi when you visit car-free Mackinac Island? Here is a list of everything you need to know, from how to arrange a horse-drawn taxi and how much they cost to where they can take you. Keep reading for a list of 12 frequently asked questions, or download the printable Mackinac Island horse-drawn taxi […]
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It’s no wonder that Michigan’s Mackinac Island is such a popular vacation destination for people from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. For one, it’s just a day’s drive – or even a super quick flight – from the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities to the relaxing, clip-clop pace of life on Mackinac Island. And,
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The Wedding of Sara Romano and Spencer Baird, The Inn at Stonecliffe, Mackinac Island (Originally published June 22, 2017) Spencer and I chose to get married on Mackinac Island because my family spent time on the Island while I was growing up. Knowing we wanted to be married by the water, I immediately thought of
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Did you know the big city nearest Mackinac Island is in Canada? Yes, Mackinac Island is a short drive from downstate Michigan cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing. And Mackinac Island is just a day’s drive from most other metro areas around the Midwest and toward the East Coast, from Minneapolis and Chicago to
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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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Could you use a little break? An escape from the routine? Why not get the girls together for a weekend on Mackinac Island!?! Just like Mackinac Island is a great place for a Guys Weekend, it’s an ideal spot for you and your girlfriends to get away for a few nights. Here are just eight
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Maybe you’ve heard that Mackinac Island has a dress code. Well, there is some truth to that, but it’s also not quite right. On the one hand, there is no dress code for Mackinac Island itself. Visitors come from all over the world, and they arrive in all kinds of clothing. Whether you prefer shorts
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Paddlers who come out on the Straits of Mackinac with Mackinac Island’s Great Turtle Kayak Tours ask a good many questions. But the question that often comes before all others, especially for first-time Mackinac Island visitors, is this: Which is the better time for a kayak tour, sunrise or sunset? Both sunrise and sunset tours
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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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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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