Huge Changes Are Coming to Mackinac Island in 2026
A quiet winter on Mackinac Island turned into a season of major upgrades. New dining options, refreshed hotels, and added experiences are set to debut in 2026.
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Tourist Season Ends as Horses Begin to Leave Mackinac Island
As fall settles over Mackinac Island, hundreds of horses depart, ending the 2025 season on this famously car-free Michigan destination.
Michigan's Grand Hotel Among Most Historic in America
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island was just named the most historic hotel in the state of Michigan. But is it?
One of the Few Times You'll Ever See a Car on Mackinac Island
A glimpse at one of the rare times cars were ever allowed on the car-free island.
Michigan Hotel Has the Longest Porch in the World
Mackinac has more than the longest suspension bridge in the world. They also have the longest porch...And it is CRAZY long.
The Absolute Prettiest Hotel To Stay At In Michigan
One hotel in Michigan has set itself apart as the absolute prettiest hotel to stay at in Michigan and the U.S.
Here Are 7 Must-Visit Locations During Spring In Michigan
With the first day of spring occuring March 20, 2023, here are 7 must visit destinations to make the most of spring in Michigan.
Here's What Happens on Mackinac Island During Winter Off-Season
Michigan-based travel influence Cassondra Wanders shares what happens on Mackinac Island during the winter off-season. Snowmobiles replace horses and bicycles.
42 Years Ago a Film Put the Grand Hotel in Movie History
On October 3, 1980, the movie "Somewhere in Time" debuted instantly making Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel one of the most romantic places in the world.
Pure Michigan – 7 Wonders Of The Great Lakes State
Have you visited Michigan's seven wonders?