Looking to go back in time and see some of the countries history, then you have to take your family to Mackinac Island between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. On Mackinac Island there are no cars allowed, as soon as you get off the boat you get a horse and buggy or a bicycle. There are many places to visit on the island like Old fort Mackinac where British and American soldiers once fought to control the northwest territories. You can also visit The grand Hotel, it use to be one of the largest summer hotels in the world.
In the late 19th century, Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration; as a result, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
The island can be reached by private boat, by ferry, by small aircraft, and in the winter, by snowmobile over an ice road. Motorized vehicles have been prohibited on the island since 1898, with the exception of snowmobiles during winter, emergency vehicles, and service vehicles.
Downtown Mackinac Island
Historic Downtown Mackinac Island features fur trade era homes and shops, as well as grand Victorian cottages. You will find a unique variety of shops and restaurants on Mackinac Island. Art galleries and world-famous fudge shops abound.
Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac was built in 1780 and was closed as a fort in 1895 as it no longer had any strategic purpose. It has been restored to its late 19th century state through efforts beginning in the 1930s. It is is a National Historic Landmark and the sentinel of the Straits of Mackinac for 224 years. Guides are dressed in period costumes. You'll witness cannon and rifle firing demonstrations, explore the real history of Mackinac in 14 original buildings filled with period settings, exhibits and videos.
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel is a Victorian-style structure that opened in 1887. The 1980 film Somewhere in Time was shot on location at the hotel. Ignite your passion for life. This resort is romantic, magical, timeless and unforgettable. No two of the 385 guest rooms are alike. More than three dozen themed named rooms and two-bedroom suites, from the Lincoln Suite to the Hollywood Suite--make for interesting accommodations throughout.
Arch Rock
Stretching nearly 150 feet above the water, Anishinaabe-Ojibwa tradition describes Arch Rock where the Great Creator blew the breath of life into the newly formed earth. Like Devil’s Kitchen and Sugar Loaf, this slowly eroding limestone formation was formed over thousands of years by wind, water and receding glaciers.
Butterfly House
There are two live butterfly displays on Mackinac, Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory up-Island at Surrey Hills and the Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World downtown. Both offer butterflies of every imaginable size and color that dance amidst the tropical plants. Get up close and personal, and for the romantic, both offer their gardens for weddings, renewals, elopements, unions and reunions.
Mackinac Island Fudge
Born in the years following the Civil War, the tradition of fudge making is stronger than ever and fudge remains the Island’s most popular and tastiest souvenir. Be sure to enjoy the annual Mackinac Island Fudge Festival, Friday, August 23, 2013.
There are many sights and activities for the whole family on Mackinac Island, take your family back in time it’s defiantly an adventure worth checking out.
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