Curiously enough, one of the most common questions people ask about Mackinac Island is if there are zip lines. The answer: No, there are no zip lines on Mackinac Island. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any exciting activities for thrill seekers. Sure, you might think of Mackinac Island first and foremost as a quiet […]
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Most Mackinac Island visitors arrive by boat because cars aren’t allowed (and, besides, there’s no bridge to get to Mackinac Island anyway). While many people board a commercial ferry to Mackinac Island from the mainland in either St. Ignace or Mackinaw City, some visitors take their own personal boat. The public marina in the Mackinac
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Swimming and Mackinac Island have gone hand in hand for more than 75 years, since a national champion swimmer starred in a Hollywood movie shot on location at Grand Hotel. In fact, the pool at Grand Hotel still bears the name of that swimmer-turned-actress, Esther Williams. Just as tourists came to the grounds of Grand
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As its name suggests, Mackinac Island is surrounded by water. That’s why most visitors travel to Mackinac Island by ferry boat. It’s also why many fun things to do once you arrive on Mackinac Island involve a boat, too. Of course, just seeing the breathtaking water views around Mackinac Island – perhaps from the Fort
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Just as Mackinac Island has lots to do for families and outdoor adventurers, for history buffs and guys weekends and getaways with the girls, Mackinac Island is an ideal travel destination for couples, too. (The No. 1 Best Island in the Continental U.S., in fact!) Full of gorgeous scenery and first-class venues, Mackinac Island is
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You might think of Mackinac Island first and foremost as an amazing wedding destination, a haven for history buffs or a nature photographer’s dream. It’s also the perfect place for your next pub crawl, a getaway with the girls or a weekend with the guys. But, hey, as much as adults love Mackinac Island, kids
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You might expect Mackinac Island to be full of beaches since it’s surrounded by water. And, of course, it is – although not the crowded, sandy shores you may be thinking of. The beaches you find on Mackinac Island are a bit rockier. More rugged. More secluded. They’re places with crystal clear water, mesmerizing views
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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? Let’s first look at the
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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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You deserve this. The rush of the year’s beginning bogs you down. The holidays have come and gone and the daily grind is back in full effect. Now is the time to look ahead and prepare that getaway. We’re a plugged-in society so when we have our free time and vacations many of us set
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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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