While on Mackinac Island, a view of the water while eating is almost required for one of your meals. There are a lot of restaurants that offer you a slivered view of the water or the docks right outside their doors. But you many cannot compete with the view and historic standing of the Island […]
Experience First Class Dining, Views and Comfortable Rooms at Mission Point Resort #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
We all have our favorite vacation destinations, where we can close our eyes and imagine we are there. For our family, it’s usually Mackinac Island. From the hustling and bustle of the streets filled with horse drawn carriages and tourists. Filled with history and attractions it’s hard to find a quiet place on the main […]
Slip into Luxury and Relaxation at Lakeside Spa and Salon #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
Often when we travel, we are looking to relax and recharge for when we have to return to reality. Usually we find that between the packing, the rushing to make everything perfect and get to all of the must see destinations – we sometimes forget that we need that respite and relaxation. A mile from […]
Top 4 Rides for Big Kids and Little Kids at Kings Island
What are the fun things you like to do with your family? For us it’s week long camping trips and stops at amusement parks whenever possible! With self-proclaimed roller coaster junkies in my house (my oldest, LK and my husband) and littles who think they want to be roller coaster junkies (at least one of […]
See the Mackinac Bridge in A Whole New Way with a Sunset Cruise #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
The mighty Mac is iconic, the largest of it’s kind in the Western Hemisphere, and down right impressive when you drive up to it. We all know the Mackinac Bridge spans the straights of Mackinac from the Lower Peninsula of Michigan to the Upper Peninsula, a distance of just around five miles. Just the sight […]
5 Must See Things on Mackinac Island #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
If it’s your first trip to Mackinac Island or you’ve been there a hundred times, there is always something new to experience and explore. We know the small island is one of the last car free islands in the country, but what else does it offer? It’s time to get off the main street and […]
Experience History First Hand at Fort Mackinac #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
It is one of the most iconic buildings on Mackinac Island. It looms over the city, over the park below and is one of the first forts in Michigan. And at Fort Mackinac, you can still experience history first hand. The fort was built in 1780 Fort Mackinac has 14 buildings that are fully restored […]
Step Inside and Dine in the Oldest Building in Michigan – Fort Mackinac’s Tea Room #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
Have you ever had one of the famous Pecan Balls from The Grand Hotel? Or dined in the oldest building in the state of Michigan? When you’re visiting Fort Mackinac your ticket also gets you access to dine at The Tea Room, a small restaurant that offers lunch and snacks for limited hours throughout the […]
The Tradition of Mackinac Island Fudge Started with Rybas and Continues Today #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
From the moment you get off the ferry on Mackinac Island the smell hits you- the sweet smell of fudge. It’s one of the first things that people request when you say you’re going up to the island, and one of our favorite souvenirs. While it’s almost a requirement to get while you’re on the […]
Get a Touch of the Grandeur of the Grand Hotel by Visiting Their Stables #ThisIsMackinac #MakeItMackinac #PureMichigan #MackinacIsland
If you’ve visited Mackinac Island in the past, or are a fan of the movie Somewhere in Time, you no doubt know of the Grand Hotel. The white Victorian era hotel that sits on the edge of Mackinac Island and greets you as your ferry brings you to the shore. Unless you’re a guest of […]