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Mackinac Island (/ ˈ m æ k ə n ɔː / MAK-ə-naw, locally / ˈ m æ k ə n ə / MAK-ə-nə; French: Île Mackinac; Ojibwe: Mishimikinaak ᒥᔑᒥᑭᓈᒃ; Ottawa: Michilimackinac) is an island and resort area, covering 4.35 square miles (11.3 km 2) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Mackinac Island, between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, is world-renowned for its fudge. Phil Porter wrote a book entitled "Fudge: Mackinac's Sweet Souvenir", which explains how fudge became such a popular treat in Mackinac. After the fur trade in the region collapsed, the island became a summer vacationing spot. Visitors began to ...
Many visitors to Mackinac decide to ride the approximately 8.2-mile state highway, M-185, around the island. The road is paved, with lines guiding traffic, and is a fairly easy ride with only a ...
Mackinac Island, Michigan. Brimming with quaint European vibes, the many Victorian cottages—not to mention the iconic Grand Hotel (backdrop to the film Somewhere in Time)—are instantly ...
Mackinac Island is encircled by M-185, a state highway that is only accessible to pedestrians, bicyclists, and horse-drawn vehicles, as cars are banned on the island. In downtown Mackinac Island, the highway is known as "Main Street", while elsewhere it is known as "Lake Shore Road".
It's mandatory to slow down on Mackinac Island — after all, no cars are allowed. Explore on foot, bike, or even horseback to discover quaint shops, restaurants, and the island's famous fudge ...
More: Women rule Mackinac Island bars, restaurants, shipping have been transformed by women. The cameras are ideal for spotting freighters sailing the Great Lakes.
Mackinac Island's brecciated limestone has eroded into a variety of unusual formations. The cave's appearance is comparable to that of a human face with an open mouth. [3] Although shallow, Devil's Kitchen is much visited because of its location within Mackinac Island State Park on M-185, the state highway