MICHIGAN VACATION GETAWAY: MACKINAC ISLAND
For a Michigan vacation getaway that's truly unique, try Mackinac Island, a lost-in-time little island town located in Lake Huron.
Mackinac (always pronounced MACK-in-aw), is a town where motor vehicles are banned, but you can ride in a horse-drawn buggy, pedal around town on a bicycle, or just take a nice long walk. Carriages, saddle horses, bikes and roller blades can all be rented in town. Motor vehicles have been prohibited on the island since 1898, with the exception of snowmobiles during winter, emergency vehicles, and service vehicles. Check out the UPS "truck" pictured here! Mackinac is well known for its wide variety of architectural styles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park. Much of the island has undergone extensive restoration. In fact, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
While you're there, stop at the Cannonball Drive In, a hot-dog stand known for its fried pickles. And don't miss the Grand Hotel's front porch, the longest in the world. For more information, visit MackinacIsland.org.
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