As the crisp fall air sweeps across the Straits, Mackinac Island visitors are greeted with a tapestry of vibrant foliage, painting the landscape in hues of red, orange, and gold. Whether you enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through Mackinac Island State Park or a leisurely bike ride along the Mackinac Island shoreline, visiting Mackinac Island […]
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Once fall arrives at the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination, a different feeling comes to Mackinac Island. As the crowds thin, the leaves change and nightfall comes earlier, the atmosphere can become a bit mysterious. Spooky, even. No wonder it’s the busiest time of year for the Haunts of Mackinac history tour. During the 90-minute
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Spring on Mackinac Island brings beautiful new life, from the growth of colorful wildflowers in Mackinac Island State Park to the reopening of Mackinac Island hotels, restaurants and places to stay. Then, summer on Mackinac Island is when things really rev up, with regular flows of day-trippers and overnight rooms hard to come by if
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Each fall, when the days shorten and the air cools, Mackinac Island is ablaze in vibrant colors. Yellows, oranges and reds paint the bluffs and line the streets. The scene is absolutely gorgeous. Yet, fall color on Mackinac Island offers just a glimpse of the beautiful colors you can see all year long. Not only
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Labor Day marks the symbolic end of summer and the autumnal equinox later in September heralds the official start of fall. Yet, it doesn’t often look or feel like fall in many parts of the country. In lots of places where it’s still 80 degrees every day, you only know it’s fall because there’s football
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Spring is called pre-season, summer is peak season, and fall can be described as the perfect season on Mackinac Island. In September, Mackinac Island transforms into a tranquil paradise, where the fading warmth of summer meets the crisp anticipation of autumn. September offers a unique experience as the summer crowds, especially families, begin to dwindle
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It’s just about that time of year for one of Michigan’s favorite pastimes: the fall color tour. As the weather cools and the sun sets earlier, the leaves begin to change from their summer greens into a kaleidoscope of yellow, orange and red. The amazing display presents an awesome opportunity to get behind the wheel
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Escape the heat and leave the traffic behind as you head to an island where the only traffic jam you’ll see involves horses. Mackinac Island has been car free for 125 years and is a favorite summer destination for people from all over the world. August is one of the warmest, most popular, and busiest
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It’s like a golf version of a biblical genealogy: Frank Dufina taught Phil Dufina, who taught Dennis Dufina, who taught Jack Parel, whose son Scott has won more than $7 million on the professional golf circuit known as PGA Tour Champions. That’s just one branch of a giant family tree that goes all the way
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June is a lovely month on Mackinac Island. Everything is open, the crowds are picking up but it’s not too busy, the temperature continues to rise and the weather is generally mild, and it’s the kick off to our most beloved festival, the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. It’s hard to predict and of course weather
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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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