Mackinac Island dates back to the Revolutionary War when Fort Mackinac was formed on the island. The fort remains today and is open to tours and demonstrations for visitors. There is a fee for entry.
Automobiles are not allowed on the island, so visitors can make it around the 8.3-mile perimeter on foot, by bicycle or by horse. Horses and bicycles are available to rent on the island. The island is also home to Mackinac Island State Park, scenic overviews, cemeteries that date back more than a century and original Victorian-era architecture.
Mackinac Island is accessible only by boat or plane during the summer or by snowmobile during certain winter months. As soon as visitors depart the ferry they will be surrounded by the amazing aroma of fudge. The island has dozens of fudge stores where visitors can watch the treat being made and taste delectable samples. The island is famous for its sweets.
There are three golf courses on the island, each boasting amazing views of Mother Nature.
Mackinac Island is home to a butterfly conservatory that is open to visitors for a fee.
Whether you chose a bicycle or horseback ride, it is definitely worth your time to take in all the island has to offer. Maps of the island are available at several different locations around the island, detailing where the highlights are and how to get to them. At just over 8 miles, a trip around the island can be done in about an hour according to the Mackinac Island Visitors Bureau. The sights can't be beat and shouldn't be missed.
