Mackinac Island in Michigan
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Mackinac Island, a pretty island in Michigan
Mackinac Island is a small,pretty island just a few miles from the Michigan Mainland. You can get there by ferry from either St Ignace or Mackinaw City. The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes.
This lovely island has many historic homes and hotels. When you arrive there you really feel you have stepped back in time as no cars are allowed anywhere on the island. You get around Mackinac by horse and buggy, biking, or walking. There are lots of lovely shops to browse, and good restaurants.
The island has Mackinac state park which the National Geographic named one of the 10 best in the USA.
For people interested in history, Fort Mackinac was constructed by British soldiers during the American Revolution. Today, the original restored fort is a National Historic Landmark.
The Sun Sets Over Mackinac Island Photographic Poster Print, 40x30
Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel
America's Summer Place
The Grand Hotel really deserves its name. It is over 100 years old, and has been visited by many well known people, including several US Presidents.The front porch is over 600 feet long, and overlooks a lovely tea garden and swimming pool.
The movie Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour was filmed here.
This hotel really is an attraction itself, and has outstanding views of the island and the Mackinac Bridge
The hotel has over 300 rooms, and every room is different. That is right..... no two guest rooms in the hotel are the same.
Grand Hotel 1887 Giclee Poster Print by Luke Lauch, 20x16
Current weather conditions in Mackinac Island, MI (49757)
Local Pollen Reports
51°F (Feels like 51°F)
Last update: 6/3/12 1:35 AM EDT
Humidity: 92%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 49°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.55in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 13mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 46°F
Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Sunday
Jun 3
N/A
High: 63°F
Low: 48°F
Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 9:24 PM
Monday
Jun 4
AM Showers
High: 64°F
Low: 51°F
Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sunset: 9:24 PM
Tuesday
Jun 5
Mostly Sunny
High: 65°F
Low: 51°F
Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sunset: 9:25 PM
What to do on Mackinac Island
One of the best ways to explore the island is to take one of the many carriage tours available. You can even rent your own carriage or discover all the island has to offer on horseback.For the more adventuresome you can rent bicycles.
There are many interesting shops which include clothing, gifts, fudge and candies. Several artists live on the island and their paintings are available in several galleries. My favorite store is Lilacs and Lace which has victorian china, jewelry, bath and body products and jewelry cases.
There are two golf courses, one at the Grand Hotel and the other is the Wawashkamo Golf Club
Kids and families can enjoy the Original Butterfly House This has an 1800 sq ft tropical garden with hundreds of butterflies.
Accommodations include stately hotels, bed and breakfast, condos and suites. The island has a permanent population of about 500 but this increases dramatically in the spring and especially the busy summer season. Reservations at any place should be made well in advance.
Historic District, Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA Premium Photographic Poster Print by Ethel Davies, 12x16
A Guide to the Island and Mackinaw City
Mackinac: A Guide to Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City (Tourist Town Guides)
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 06/02/2012)
Well written guide that includes the history of the island, how to get there, what to see and do. Reviews to help you make your choices of attractions.
Mackinac Island Population and Other Statistics
The population of 49757 is 498.
That's #25886 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
80% of the population is white, which is 5 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 49757 is $36,964, which is $7,266 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $170,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 116% from the typical value.
Men make up 55% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MI is 41.
Stats about: Mackinac Island, MI
Population: 498Number of Households: 565
Average House Value: $170,000
Average Income per Household: $36,964
Elevation: 595 ft
Mackinac Island Fun Facts
1. Transportation is only on bicycle, or horse and carriage.2. The Grand Hotels porch is 660 feet and visible as you approach the island by ferry.
3. About a million people visit Mackinaw every year.
4. Two movies have been filmed here: Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour; and This Time for Keeps with Esther Williams.
5. The Grand Hotel serves as many as 4,000 meals per day at peak season.
6. There are almost as many horses at Mackinac as permanent residents.....500.
7. Five Presidents have stayed at the Grand Hotel. The Presidents are Truman, Kennedy, Ford, Bush and Clinton.
Beach, Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA Premium Photographic Poster Print by Ethel Davies, 12x9
DVDs of the Island
Mackinac Island web sites
- Mackinac (Mackinaw) Island Tourist Information - accommodations ...
- Created on Mackinac Island by islanders. Rich in pictures, information, news and stories.
- Mackinac Island, Michigan, Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula ...
- Mackinac Island Vacation Travel and Recreation, Mackinac Island, Michigan.
- Mackinac Island Michigan
- Beautiful pictures of Mackinac Island
- Mackinac Island Original Butterfly House: A Great Family Activity, Attraction
- Mackinac Islands Original Butterfly House is a great family vacation activity, attraction and a must see when visiting Mackinac Island. The Butterfly House offers special group rates and group tours for schools and youth groups.
- Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry with Service from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace,
- Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry, service to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace Michigan. Free daily parking, group rates and Mackinac Island ferry packages and coupons.
Where to eat on Mackinac Island
A few Mackinac Island Restaurants
- Seabiscuit Cafe
- This restaurant has a horse theme, named after the famous 1930s horse Seabiscuit.
- Cudahy Chophouse
- Fine dining at the Inn at Stonecliffe
- Yankee Rebel Tavern
- Serves classic American cuisine in the heart of Mackinac's historic district.
- Patrick Sinclairs
- This Irish Pub is a family owned pub in the true Celtic tradition.
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LiteraryMind
Apr 5, 2012 @ 8:58 pm | delete
- Very interesting. Thanks for the info
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puerdycat
May 27, 2011 @ 6:15 pm | delete
- Thanks for this! Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse Bay, Petoskey, and Cheboygan are among Hemingway-ish places the old folk talked about, some of which I've visited. I almost moved up there one summer, and I'll always have a soft spot for Mackinac. Many years ago I looked into a college in Houghton.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
May 26, 2011 @ 5:07 pm | delete
- Love the beach
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UKGhostwriter
May 24, 2011 @ 2:32 am | delete
- I would love to visit, it looks beautiful!
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darciefrench
May 17, 2011 @ 7:36 pm | delete
- Love the beach on Mackinac Island - would love to visit
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linhah
May 17, 2011 @ 6:39 pm | delete
- I'm from Southern Michigan and I know how beautiful that is - definitely would love to see Mackinac Island.
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nancycarol
Apr 13, 2011 @ 3:46 pm | delete
- Another wonderful place to visit...my time is getting shorter, but my travel list grows longer. I want to go to Mackinac Island and stay in that gorgeous Grand Hotel, so I better get a move on! Thank you for sharing such a great lens.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Mar 18, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
- Sounds like a fun place to visit.
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ChrisDay
Mar 14, 2011 @ 1:37 am | delete
- Looks lovely.
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jojokaya
Feb 14, 2011 @ 3:18 am | delete
- Yes, I love Mackinad Island. Have been there several times..
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Mackinac Island News
- Snyder: Michigan needs long-term financial plans
- MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. ? Michigan policymakers should look decades down the road in devising plans to improve the business climate and put the state budget on sounder footing, Gov. Rick Snyder said Thursday. In a speech to business and political ...
- Business leaders seek greater preschool access
- By JOHN FLESHER AP MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) - Inadequate preschooling is causing Michigan students to fall behind early, making it harder to develop the talented workforce needed for the state to be competitive, business leaders said Wednesday.
- Detroit Leaders Escape to Resort With Crisis as Uninvited Guest
- Detroit's business and political leaders gathered at a Mackinac Island resort this week to revel in the return of an IndyCar race, a new Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM) store in the city and a job surge downtown that's made leased parking spaces scarce.
by JoanneOtt
My name is Joanne and I love to travel. Mackinac Island is a lovely island worth visiting.
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