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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Threads of Mackinac (@threadsofmackinac) on Jun 12, 2019 at 5:47am PDT     In these very strange, but serious, times we've...

With over 1,600 unique lodging rooms, deciding which hotel or suite is right for you and your travel party can be a daunting choice. Not to worry, we’ve done the...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roots & Wings Antiques (@rootsandwingsantiques) on Sep 27, 2018 at 11:40am PDT Mackinac Island is place with a one-of-a-kind pace; and...

Even on vacation it’s easy to fall into a date-night rut. This Threads of Mackinac series, Pure Michigan Date Night, highlights fun activities for you and your significant other that...

The Grand Garden show may have been this past week, but if you missed it don’t fret, there are still plenty of gardens to stop and smell the roses all...

The Somewhere in Time Weekend, occurring during the last weekend of October (25-27, 2019), pays homage to the classic film (Somewhere in Time) shot on Mackinac Island. 2019 will mark the 39th Anniversary of the film’s production and the 29th Anniversary of the Somewhere in Time Weekend at the...

As H.G. Wells once said, “Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the human race.” There are no cars on Mackinac Island, so horses...

One thing you can count on from Mackinac is its moderate climate in the summer months — not too hot, not too cold — perfect for exploring all of the...

  Mackinac Island’s Public Library is chock full of story. Not only is it a one-stop-facility for all of your literary needs, it’s also a peaceful oasis when you want...

When does Mackinac Island close and open for the season? Although the island doesn’t officially shutdown, The Grand Hotel closes for the season at the end of October and most...

No better way to burn off some of that sugar from fudge “sampling” during Mackinac Island’s Fudge Festival than a good old fashioned Cornhole tournament, held for the first this...

It’s the middle of the summer and even if Mackinac’s brisk weather doesn’t get you in the mood for a frozen treat, these Island ice cream shops are the cherry...