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Mackinac Island

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The Grand Hotel from the Straights of Mackinac

For centuries Mackinac Island has been the social, economic, and cultural hub of the Great Lakes. Its location is placed at the Straits of Mackinaw between Lakes Michigan and Huron and a short distance from the St Mary’s river and Lake Superior.

The focal point is the Grand Hotel. Its large front porch, adorned with red geraniums,  is obvious from the ferry ride from the mainland. It was the location for the film Somewhere in Time. Filmed in 1980, it stars Jane Seymour, Christopher Reeve, and Christopher Plummer.  The Grand’s porch, at 660 feet, is the largest in the world.

Posts and stories about Mackinac Island, Michigan.

5 Most Memorable Places in Michigan Every International Student Should Visit

January 26, 2022 by Carla Davis
Mackinac Bridge

International students should avail themselves of some of the most scenic and fun spots in the US. We review 5 memorable places in Michigan to visit.

Categories Student Life Tags Mackinac Island, Michigan, Student Travel Leave a comment

5 Tales About Michigan Indian Tribes You Were Never Taught in School

November 9, 2021March 4, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Indian encampment on Lake Huron

Five tales of historical tales from Michigan Indian Tribes that were never taught in school. From Andrew Blackbird’s 1887 book.

Categories History Tags Mackinac Island, Michigan, native americans 4 Comments

Bicycling Around Mackinac Island Is One of the Best Ways To Reveal Its Native American History

November 11, 2021March 3, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Cycling Around Mackinac Island

Bicycling Around Mackinac Island

Categories History, Travel Tags Mackinac Island, Michigan, native americans Leave a comment

15 Famous Michigan Foods That Are Truly Delicious

January 20, 2023September 25, 2020 by Thumbwind Staff
Detroit Style Pizza

Michigan is famous for serving some of the best foods in the Midwest region of the USA. No trip to Michigan can be complete without trying out some of the famous foods in the area.

We review a baker’s dozen of the top foods in the Great Lake State.

Categories Food Tags Coney Island, Detroit, food, Foodie, Frankenmuth, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Michigan Foods, PIzza, Tex-Mex 7 Comments

More Options for the Best Great Lakes Cruises in Summer 2020

November 5, 2021October 12, 2018 by Michael Hardy
Great Lakes Cruising

Cruising the Great Lakes has never been more elegant adventurous on the 105-stateroom ships of the Victory I & II

Categories Travel Tags Cruising, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Mackinac Island, Michigan Leave a comment

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