Mackinac Island Partnership

"One of the top 10 islands in the world"--Condé Nast Traveler

Discover Mackinac Island. Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island State Park, Michigan's first state park. Mackinac Island is home to natural landmarks such as the limestone formations of Arch Rock and Sugar Loaf. Learn about the Mackinac Island's rich Michigan history. Shoulder a rifle, dance on the parade ground, fire a cannon and hear a concert of 1880s music when you spend a morning or afternoon at Fort Mackinac. Walk across the world's longest porch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Rent a bike or bring your own and pedal along M-185, one of Michigan's most scenic, carless highways. No visit to Mackinac Island would be complete without tasting some Mackinac Island fudge, the most popular fudge in America.

Leave the ordinary at home this summer, set sail for picturesque Mackinac Island.

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Michigan's Majestic Mackinac Island

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Mackinac Island is set majestically between Michigan’s two peninsulas. Do you have a special destination in mind? Whether it's Mackinac Island State Park, the Grand Hotel or Fort Mackinac ... leave the ordinary at home this summer and set sail for Michigan’s picturesque Mackinac Island.

Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island features 385 guest rooms with no two alike, exceptional dining and numerous activities for guests to enjoy. Step onto the world’s longest porch, with spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge. Travel & Leisure Magazine calls the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island "One of the Best Hotels in the World."

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Biking on Mackinac Island – The Main Mode of Transportation

Biking on Mackinac Island is easy with a level circumference of just eight miles - families, friends and hopeless romantics on bikes (or foot!) can take in the breathtaking scenery along M-185, one of Michigan’s most scenic highways.

Photo courtesy of Terry W. Phipps

Island House on Mackinac Island

One of Mackinac Island's first summer hotels, Island House was originally constructed for Charles O'Malley in 1852 as a beachfront resort. On the list of Historic Hotels of America, the Island House is also Mackinac Island’s first “green” certified property.

Photo courtesy of Terry W. Phipps

Take a Horse-drawn Carriage Tour of Mackinac Island

Since motor vehicles are restricted on Mackinac Island to protect the horse culture, navigating the roadways is done by foot, bicycle or horse-drawn carriage. Public and private horse-drawn tours of Mackinac Island are offered daily May through October.

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Lilac Tree Suites & Spa on Mackinac Island

Lilac Tree Suites and Spa is Mackinac Island’s only all suites hotel featuring living areas, bedrooms and marble trimmed baths – many with whirlpool tubs and balconies. The first hotel to be built on Mackinac Island in 75 years with modern amenities and a spa offering Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue massage, skin care, body wraps, manicures and pedicures.

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Mackinac Island’s West Bluff

Mackinac Island is a national historic landmark drawing thousands of visitors each day. Mackinac Island's carefully preserved architecture reminds us of the creation and development of America and her frontiers in the last five centuries.

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Chippewa Hotel on Mackinac Island

Built in 1902, the Chippewa Hotel's express purpose has been accommodating and boarding Mackinac Island visitors. Chippewa Hotel is home to the famed Pink Pony Bar and Grill, which was established in the late 1940s and has been a favorite meeting spot for sailors and visitors to Mackinac Island.

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Inn on Mackinac Island

The Inn on Mackinac Island was built in 1867 as Chateau Beaumont, in memory of the famous Mackinac army surgeon . The Inn on Mackinac Island has retained its quaint, old-fashioned charm. Completely remodeled and redecorated, this beautiful Victorian era inn opens its doors as a bed and breakfast.

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Harbour View Inn on Mackinac Island

Built for Madame La Framboise, celebrated fur trade pioneer, Harbour View Inn on Mackinac Island is located next to St. Anne's Church and just three blocks from downtown. Glorious guestrooms are just steps from the quaint parlor, living room and verandah overlooking mainstreet, harbor with deluxe continental breakfast served daily and a relaxing outdoor spa for all guests.

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Esther Williams Swimming Pool - Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Mackinac Island Grand Hotel’s heated, 220-foot long serpentine-shaped Esther Williams swimming pool is ideal for sunning, swimming or soaking up the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Poolside food and beverage service is available.

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The Mackinac Bridge

Mackinac Island is located east of the Mackinac Bridge in the waters of the Straits of Mackinac. Known as a meeting place for centuries, Mackinac Island has acted as a bridge between many cultures throughout history and especially during the creation of America.

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Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island

In 1942 with the cooperation of Michigan's governor, MRA began to build today’s Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island with the idea that it was to become the center for ideological training and hosting international conferences in America. Today, Mission Point Resort continues to be a gracious host with endless amenities for all who visit Mackinac Island.

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Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island

Nationally recognized for excellence – Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island is one of Travel & Leisure Magazine’s top 500 hotels. Beautiful waterfront hotel with 46 guest rooms, suites and waterfront dining in the Carriage House dining room.

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Mackinac Island's Inn at Stonecliffe

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The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island invites you to experience the historic charm and unparalleled beauty of this one-of-a-kind summer estate hotel.

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Murray Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Murray Hotel is located in historic downtown Mackinac Island with a spacious sun deck and spa pool. Murray Hotel offers Mackinac Island visitors a deluxe continental breakfast and is fully air conditioned. Celebrating over a century of hospitality, guests also enjoy nightly movies and bedtime cookies

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Mackinac Island's Main Street Inn & Suites

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Enjoy modern amenities with old-world charm on Mackinac Island. Conveniently located in the heart of historic Main Street, Main Street Inn and Suites offers pillow top beds, turndown service, eight beautiful suites with balconies, including a 2-bedroom suite and two honeymoon suites, 10 deluxe standard rooms and a sitting/game room with billiards table.

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Fort Mackinac – Experience It! Live It!

Mackinac Island's Fort Mackinac towers 150 feet above the Straits of Mackinac. Step inside to help fire the massive cannon, hear and feel the rifles fire, and join the soldiers in military drills. Play Victorian children’s games and dance to 19th century tunes. Live the 1880s on Mackinac Island at Fort Mackinac.

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Mackinac Island Fudge – A Sweet Souvenir

Mackinac Island fudge is an island institution that is now known worldwide. It is also the sweetest spectator sport on Mackinac Island for visitors to watch the fudgemakers create this delicious confection right before their eyes.

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Mackinac Island's Lake View Hotel

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This Mackinac Island landmark Victorian resort offers a generous blend of comfort and value, and a host of on-site amenities to fulfill all your desires in one location. With 85 charming guest rooms, a 4-story atrium with indoor heated pool and whirlpool, and close access to the ferry lines, Lake View Hotel continues to offer great service, style and location in her third century.

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Experience Mackinac Island

Accommodations
Spending the night on Mackinac Island lets you experience why this island is so magical. The sound of waves, freighters are showcased amidst the ever present clip clop of horses on this historic island. Mackinac Island offers over 40 places to stay ranging from economical to extravagant. Join us!

Attractions
Fire the massive cannon and hear and feel the rifles fire at Fort Mackinac. Enjoy butterflies from around the world at two beautiful butterfly houses. No trip is complete without visiting Mackinac Island State Park, a landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, vibrant forests and mystical geological formations.

Carriage Tours
Take a narrated tour of Mackinac Island on a horse-drawn carriage. Hire a private carriage for a more intimate tour. Or rent your own horse and buggy and become the master of your domain. A fun and memorable experience.

Biking and Hiking
Explore Michigan's first state park--Mackinac Island State Park on bike or foot along more than 70 miles of natural and paved trails. Visit arch rock, skull cave, sugarloaf and British landing as you traverse through forest trails and car less streets. Bike rentals start at $5 per hour. Free maps are available.

Mackinac Island Packages
Experience a historical treasure--Mackinac Island. Arriving by ferry boat, you'll embark on a horse-drawn island tour with Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, visit the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, step back in time at historic Fort Mackinac and tour the Grand Hotel for one great price.

Getting to Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is majestically set between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas in the Strait of Mackinac. Visitors take passenger ferries to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City or St. Ignacio, air service is also available from St. Ignace.

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