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145 results for ‘Mackinac Island’
  • Fragrant lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. When you can celebrate in 2025

    June 4, 2025

    With its famous lilacs in bloom, Mackinac Island is preparing to welcome visitors for 10 days celebrating the fragrant flowers that grow throughout the downtown area. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is set for June 6-15; it’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

    Fragrant lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. When you can celebrate in 2025
  • Yes, Mackinac Island ferry prices went up—Here’s your complete guide for 2026

    May 14, 2026

    The rumors are true: Ferry prices to Mackinac Island did increase for the 2026-2027 season. We have the rundown on what to expect.

    Yes, Mackinac Island ferry prices went up—Here’s your complete guide for 2026
  • Mackinac Island is full of politicians and corporate cash right now

    May 27, 2026

    Ferries, fudge, and funders—what’s really happening at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

    Mackinac Island is full of politicians and corporate cash right now
  • New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem

    November 3, 2025

    A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.

    New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
  • 15 things to do during Mackinac Island’s off-season

    October 14, 2025

    Did you know Mackinac Island is open year-round? From the annual Christmas Tree lighting to snowshoeing, here are some activities to enjoy in the off-season.

    15 things to do during Mackinac Island’s off-season
  • New book explores how Mackinac Island became a tourist paradise

    November 3, 2025

    Plus: Election Day is tomorrow Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Mackinac Island is arguably Michigan’s most famous tourist destination, but how did it earn that title? Horse-drawn carriages, fudge-scented streets, and ferry rides across the Straits are part of what make Mackinac Island feel timeless. But as historian Frank Boles explores in his new…

    New book explores how Mackinac Island became a tourist paradise
  • 15 things to do during Mackinac Island’s off-season

    October 17, 2025

    Plus: Amtrak service proposed for Michigan Central Station Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Fellow Michigander, We’re just past the halfway point in October, which means the Halloween fun is really ramping up. And if you’re the kind of person who thinks “fun” means getting chased by a chainsaw-wielding clown through a…

    15 things to do during Mackinac Island’s off-season
  • Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

    April 20, 2026

    As Michigan gears up for another busy tourist season, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.

    Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
  • Michigan’s tourism industry scrambles to find seasonal help

    April 20, 2026

    Plus: Last-minute 4/20 deals Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan is gearing up for another busy tourism season, with millions of visitors expected across the state. But places like Mackinac Island are facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers to keep up with demand. Now, businesses are scrambling to fill critical roles. Today, we’re…

    Michigan’s tourism industry scrambles to find seasonal help
  • 19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 3-5)

    October 2, 2025

    Highlights include a food truck festival in Grand Rapids, a chili cook-off in the capital city, and one of the best times to visit Mackinac Island, with not one, but two festivals going on.

    19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 3-5)
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