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Mackinac Island Attractions: What to do & Places to Visit in Mackinac Island
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This is Mackinac Island State Park, a landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, beautiful vistas of sparkling water,...
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This is Mackinac Island State Park, a landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, beautiful vistas of sparkling water, vibrant forests, and mystical geological formations. With automobiles banned since 1898, here exists a quieter way of life away from interstate noise of cities. Over 80 percent of Mackinac Island is within Mackinac Island State Park—free of charge and open year round—where you’ll discover the true natural gems of Mackinac. Whether visiting this island parkland by foot, bike, horseback, or carriage, these many majestic geological wonders and unique historical monuments are visual treasures found only here—on the island sacred to the Ojibwa and Odawa Great Lakes Indian tribes. According to them, this is where life began. You’re invited to discover why.
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Located on Mackinac Island, built in 1780, Fort Mackinac is set in the Victorian 1880s. From 1875-95 it was the country's 2nd National Park (after Yellowstone) and recreates the...
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"So much to see and read, and so much history here that many folks might not be aware of! We spent five hours here (in the snow in May, of course), and this was not nearly enough. We could have spent much more time here, but had to leave because it was closing time!!
This site is great from the ..."views alone. I would recommend this as a "Not to Miss" for anyone visting Mackinac Island.
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"I visited in Oct 2008, it was very nice then, but very hot with the sun warming it up in there, This trip was cloudy, which made the temperatures much better. We even got to see some new butterflies being released"
"We debated on going to the fort since we were limited on time for our ferry but are so happy we did. It was very fun for the kids but was also very informative."
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