Mackinac Island, Michigan, Family Vacation
Mackinac Island with School-Age Kids
There's tons to see for kids with ample energy. Be sure to reserve enough time for kids' exhibits at the Fort, Mission Point, and of course, fudge.Know Before You Go
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Mackinac Island offers a relaxing respite from hectic, over-scheduled family life. There's little rushing around (the entire island is only eight miles circumference!), a leisurely pace (it's filled mostly with summer vacationers), and no traffic -- cars aren't allowed on the island; you'll leave yours at the ferry on the mainland. You'll appreciate Mackinac Island's Victorian architecture and its historical sites, and your kids will especially love the horse-drawn carriage rides, and biking, skating or walking around town without you worrying about traffic.
Mackinac Island State Park
Although Mackinac Island has residential, resort, and shopping districts, the majority of the state's acreage -- 80 percent -- is reserved as a state park. You'll find stone formations like Sugar Loaf...
Park
Fort Mackinac
Built by the British during the American Revolution, Fort Mackinac switched hands back and forth a few times as a result of several bloody battles in the Revolutionary War and...
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Ryba's Bike Rentals
Since the island is car-free, you may wonder how you'll cover the entire island on foot, especially with little ones. The solution? Ryba's Bike Shop, which rents various types...
Bicycling
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