Mackinac Island is the No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S. for many reasons. A big one is the history of the place. Mackinac Island maintains deep roots to its past, and the vacation destination you know and love in the 21st century has been shaped by its history in lots of ways. So, […]
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The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration held in June that kicks off every summer with a splash of floral beauty and fragrance. Since the 1940s, the event has highlighted the incredible number of lilacs and the giant size of the stems that have grown on the popular northern Michigan travel destination that’s
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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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Ten thousand pounds! That’s how much world-famous Mackinac Island fudge gets handcrafted daily during peak tourism season. Five tons of fudge every day! All that fudge begs the question: How did little ole Mackinac Island become such a huge producer of the sweet treat? The History of World-Famous Mackinac Island Fudge The history goes back
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If you visit Mackinac Island, there’s a good chance you might overhear a conversation that includes something like, “Is it Mack-i-naw or Mack-i-nack?” Consider the different spelling in nearby Mackinaw City and it’s no wonder people get confused. The short answer to this common question is that it’s pronounced MACK-in-awe. But there is a longer
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Just a short walk from downtown, 1852 Grill Room on Mackinac Island offers fine dining and a casually sophisticated atmosphere. As you enter, music from a live pianist sets the scene for a peaceful experience with breathtaking waterfront views and the timeless elegance of one of Mackinac Island’s most historic establishments. We caught up with
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Horse-drawn carriages and gorgeous Victorian architecture are some of the distinctive characteristics that make Mackinac Island a popular destination for fairy tale weddings. It also doesn’t hurt that Mackinac Island is home to some of the country’s most picturesque wedding venues. From the porch of the stately Grand Hotel to the Great Lawn of Mission
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Before there were horse-drawn carriage tours, ferry boats, charming hotels and delicious restaurants, there was Fort Mackinac. The historic stronghold atop the bluffs of Mackinac Island is the reason the surrounding town developed and eventually became one of the world’s most beloved travel destinations. Still today, one of the most popular things for visitors to
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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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Did you know that before Mackinac Island State Park was created, Mackinac Island was home to the country’s second national park? Mackinac National Park was established just a few years after Yellowstone National Park, with soldiers from Fort Mackinac serving as park rangers. But when the U.S. military decided that it no longer needed to
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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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