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Dining options on Mackinac Island include a variety of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergen-free foods.

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS ON MACKINAC ISLAND + Special Dietary Restaurant Options

Mackinac Island is known for many reasons; history, horses, bicycles, stunning views. That feeling you get when you step ashore and away from the chaos of the mainland. Another (literal) treat on Mackinac Island is the variety of dining options on Mackinac Island. From freshly caught whitefish to bold flavors of the Caribbean, elaborate indoor […]

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A view of Mackinac Island’s harbor overlooking Marquette Park from Fort Mackinac up on the bluff

10 Must-See Sights for Nature Lovers on Mackinac Island

By Matt Vande Bunte

What do Mackinac Island and Yellowstone have in common? They were the first two national parks in the United States. That’s right! Before Mackinac Island became home to a bustling downtown with unique boutiques, art galleries and fudge shops, it was a natural paradise full of incredible sights. And guess what? Those incredible sights are

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What time is the last ferry from Mackinac Island?

By Chris Eastway

Whenever you visit Mackinac Island, it’s really important to catch the last ferry back to the mainland if you’re not planning to spend the night. Because if you miss that boat, then you’ll be spending an unplanned night on Mackinac Island! Once that last boat leaves, there’s no looking back. The ferries won’t return until

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Is proof of COVID-19 vaccine required to visit Mackinac Island?

By Chris Eastway

In a word, no. While some employers and entertainment destinations around the country may be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as the pandemic continues with spread of the omicron variant, that is not the case for visitors to Mackinac Island. At least, not right now. Mackinac Island visitors are not required to show proof of

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Face masks and social distancing on Mackinac Island help limit spread of the novel coronavirus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Mackinac Island promotes health and safety during COVID-19 pandemic

By Matt Vande Bunte

From face masks and social distancing to capacity limits at restaurants, things certainly have been different on Mackinac Island in the middle of a global pandemic. Even some annual events have been cancelled. But so much of the visitor experience has remained the same thanks to the commitment of Mackinac Island Tourism members to take

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Mackinac Island is especially beautiful in the fall with colorful leaves set against blue waters and the Mackinac Bridge.

Don’t let unused vacation days go to waste: Take your PTO this fall

By Matt Vande Bunte

Ah, Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer brings a three-day weekend, which is nice. But for many of us it also begins a long stretch without any holiday from work. The countdown from Labor Day to Thanksgiving can be longer than 80 days! What a great time to take some of your unused vacation

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Road trips to Mackinac Island from Chicago and elsewhere within driving distance are more common due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Road trip from Chicago: Relaxing getaway to Mackinac Island

By Matt Vande Bunte

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,000 flights landed in or took off from Chicago each day. Those departures and arrivals connected people to virtually every corner of the globe. But now, with the threat of the coronavirus still looming, many people are planning vacations within driving distance. And some people plan to fly less

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Rescheduling a Mackinac Island trip from spring or early summer to the fall can be a beautiful option for visitors.

Mackinac Island spring trip on hold? You can reschedule for fall

By Matt Vande Bunte

For nearly three decades, visiting Mackinac Island with groups of students has been an annual spring pilgrimage for now-retired teacher Tom Byrum. But not this spring. With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools and delaying the island’s opening, Byrum won’t be able to take those kids on the trek north. At least, not yet. For one

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Six Bikes Parked at Rack Along Road on Mackinac Island

Give the gift of Mackinac Island: Take advantage of holiday specials

By Matt Vande Bunte

It’s almost Black Friday! That means it’s a great time to plan your trip to Mackinac Island because many places to stay, restaurants and shops – and ferry boat companies, too! – are offering holiday specials. You can get bonus cash on purchases of gift certificates, for example, making your money go even farther. In

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Countdown to Mackinac Island’s Opening Day 2020: Recap 2019 in photos

By Matt Vande Bunte

There’s one more day left before November brings the offseason to Mackinac Island. Which means there are about 170 days until Opening Day 2020 next April. It’s not too early to start planning your visit to Michigan’s most alluring island, which also happens to be one of the most tourist-friendly cities in America. You can

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Winter information

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS ON MACKINAC ISLAND + Special Dietary Restaurant Options

10 Must-See Sights for Nature Lovers on Mackinac Island

What time is the last ferry from Mackinac Island?

Is proof of COVID-19 vaccine required to visit Mackinac Island?

How Mackinac Island promotes health and safety during COVID-19 pandemic

Don’t let unused vacation days go to waste: Take your PTO this fall

Road trip from Chicago: Relaxing getaway to Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island spring trip on hold? You can reschedule for fall

Give the gift of Mackinac Island: Take advantage of holiday specials

Countdown to Mackinac Island’s Opening Day 2020: Recap 2019 in photos

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