Mackinac Island
, also called Mackinaw Island, is one of the most unique places in the whole country. Located on Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island is a virtual Victorian era theme park. No cars are allowed on the island, transportation is limited to horse & buggy or bicycle. (The island is reached by ferry from nearby Mackinaw City or St. Ignace.) As soon as you step off the ferry, you have entered a village that looks much as it would have in the early 20th century. Main Street is lined with gift shops, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The Victorian architecture, carriages and blue water of Lake Huron creates an unbelievable picture - so don’t forget your camera. Mackinac Island, in fact, was the setting for the romantic movie, “Somewhere in Time,” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. The island is eighty- percent State Park and walking and carriage tours are available, with hiking, biking and horseback riding being some of the other activities favored by visitors. Shopping and dining are part of the overall experience of Mackinac Island, where everything from local pubs and taverns to world-class restaurants featuring an array of European dishes are available. The island is also home to three National Historic Sites and an outdoor family waterpark. In 1999, Conde Nast Traveler placed Mackinac Island in the “World’s Twenty Most Beautiful Islands,” for scenery and environment.
Surrounding areas: St Ignace, Michigan (4.8 mi), Mackinaw City, Michigan (7.8 mi), Carp Lake, Michigan (15.1 mi), Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan (15.9 mi), Cedarville, Michigan (16.4 mi), Cheboygan, Michigan (16.8 mi), Mullett Lake, Michigan (23.3 mi)
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Mackinac Island Vacation Rentals
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Mackinac Island Weather & Climate
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Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula enjoys moderate summers and cold winters. For decades, visitors have been coming to this area to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cooling effect of the lake breezes. The Lakes affect all areas of the weather, and summers tend to be sunny as the cool water of the Lakes chill the air near the earth%u2019s surface, producing a stable atmosphere. In winter, the area becomes a wonderland of ice and snow, with an average of between 40-70 inches of snow, depending on location. Rainfall in upper Michigan is generally around 30 inches per year, with occasional thunderstorms in spring and summer. Autumn is sunny with mild days and cool nights %u2013 too cold for swimming, but just right for other activities such as fall color tours, antiquing, golfing, and exploring the lake-studded countryside.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
24°F |
12°F |
1.68 in. |
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| February |
26°F |
11°F |
1.01 in. |
- |
| March |
35°F |
20°F |
1.60 in. |
- |
| April |
46°F |
31°F |
2.00 in. |
- |
| May |
59°F |
42°F |
2.44 in. |
- |
| June |
69°F |
52°F |
2.51 in. |
- |
| July |
75°F |
59°F |
2.72 in. |
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| August |
74°F |
59°F |
2.58 in. |
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| September |
65°F |
51°F |
3.09 in. |
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| October |
53°F |
41°F |
2.89 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
31°F |
2.39 in. |
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| December |
30°F |
20°F |
1.62 in. |
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Mackinac Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located about 21 miles southwest of Mackinac Island in Pellston, Michigan, the Chippewa County International airport (CIU) located approximately 27 miles northeast of Mackinac Island in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located roughly 58 miles south of Mackinac Island in Gaylord, Michigan, and finally the Alpena County Regional airport (APN) located around 75 miles southeast of Mackinac Island in Alpena, Michigan.
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Mackinac Island Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Wawashkamo Golf Club | Mackinac Island | MI | | | | St Ignace Golf & Country Club | Saint Ignace | MI | 4.6 mi. | | | Mackinaw Club | Carp Lake | MI | 13.5 mi. | | | Hessel Ridge Golf Course | Hessel | MI | 13.6 mi. | | | Wilderness Golf Course | Carp Lake | MI | 14.9 mi. | | | Les Cheneaux Club & Golf Link | Cedarville | MI | 16.4 mi. | | | Cheboygan Golf & Country Club | Cheboygan | MI | 16.8 mi. | | | Mullett Lake Country Club | Mullett Lake | MI | 21.7 mi. | | | Munoscong Golf Club | Pickford | MI | 23.5 mi. | | | Hidden River Golf & Casting Club | Brutus | MI | 27.0 mi. | | | Maple Ridge Golf Club | Brutus | MI | 27.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 34.8 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 50.2 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 57.9 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 67.4 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 90.4 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 94.0 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 113.0 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 117.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mackinac Island State Park | | MI | 0.4 mi. | | | Straits State Park | | MI | 4.2 mi. | | | Fort Michilimackinac State Park | | MI | 7.7 mi. | | | Michilimackinac State Park | | MI | 7.7 mi. | | | Wilderness State Park | | MI | 16.2 mi. | | | Aloha State Park | | MI | 25.8 mi. | | | De Tour State Park | | MI | 30.7 mi. | | | Burt Lake State Park | | MI | 32.8 mi. | | | Onaway State Park | | MI | 35.6 mi. | | | Brimley State Park | | MI | 37.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Mackinac State Historic Parks | Mackinac Island | MI | | (History) | |
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