two people riding bikes on the road with the great lake behind them seen through the trees, leaves are golden yellow

Mackinac Island

Play the Island Way

For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining. Unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises and extraordinary nightlife befit our ranking as a Top 10 U.S. Island by TripAdvisor and USA Today. ​Start planning your trip to Mackinac Island…the Jewel of the Great Lakes.

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horse carriage coming this way, on the streets of mackinac island courtesy @mackinacislandcarriagetours

What's Fall Weather Like on Mackinac Island

round island lighthouse in front of golden and yellow trees that look like gumdrops, sky is very cloudy and water is very wavy

Places To Stay

bicycle street inn lit up at night, dark sky, three story inn with balcony's

8 Ways to Make Last-Minute Fall Memories on Mackinac Island

horse and buggy down main street, trees up the hill are golds, reds and mostly greens

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Discover Mackinac Island

Just ferry boats arriving at the dock. Horse-drawn carriages and tandem bicycles rolling through town. Molten fudge layered on marble slabs.

A new travel season is dawning on Mackinac Island with unforgettable sunsets and all the familiar sights and sounds, from the soothing clip-clop of horse hooves to the boom of cannon fire at Fort Mackinac.

 

For more information:
Mackinac Island Tourism
Historic Downtown Mackinac
Best Island for 2022

Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 island in the continental U.S. for 2022 by Travel + Leisure.

Learn More about Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is a Pet Friendly Island
Find the Right Place to Stay

October on Mackinac Island gives you the chance to see fall colors like never before.

Mackinac - Our Famous Island
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Best Island for 2022

Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 island in the continental U.S. for 2022 by Travel + Leisure.

Learn More about Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is a Pet Friendly Island
Find the Right Place to Stay

October on Mackinac Island gives you the chance to see fall colors like never before.

Mackinac - Our Famous Island

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