Historic Treasure
Our Take
Michigan’s only island can only be reached by boat, but Mackinac (pronounced Mack-in-awe) has history, shopping, dining, and scenery in spades. It can be done as a day trip, but if you stay for a weekend, you can book a room at the famed Grand Hotel and give yourself plenty of time to check out the Revolutionary War-era Fort Mackinac, as well as the rest of the island. Things move at a slower pace here, partially because cars are banned from the island, so bikes, walking, and horse-drawn carriages are the main modes of transportation. It all adds to the Victorian charm. Also, Mackinac is famous for its fudge, so don’t leave without visiting a candy shop or three.