Where We Be
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| Mackinac Island, Michigan |
| On our way to Mackinac Island, we visited the quaint town of St. Ignace and strolled its historic boardwalk |
| Robin stands on Main Street with its plethora of fudge shops |
| Beautiful gardens brighten up the Victoran homes and hotels |
| Mackinaw Bridge connects the Upper Peninsula to mainland Michigan and "divides" Huron & Michigan |
| We tried a hearty beef pastie, a traditional Yooper treat |
| Homes on the outskirts of town are filled with interesting architectural touches like this curved entry gate |
| Horse-drawn carriages make you feel like you've gone back in time on Mackinac Island |
| No cars are allowed on the island, so all transport is by horse, bike, or on foot. What a charming concept! |
| Local delivery of supplies is by horse-drawn cart |
| A liveried carriage driver takes a Grand Hotel VIP for a spin |
| Memorabilia from the movie "Somewhere in Time," filmed at the Grand Hotel |
| Our first view as we arrived by ferry was of this charming hotel on the water (not the Grand Hotel, which is much larger) |
| Mackinac Island feels a bit like Amish Country with its horse-drawn carriages and carts (and they do in fact purchase their horses from the Amish) |
| The day started out sunny during our walk on Main Street but turned misty and cool during our carriage ride through the park |
| The high-speed ferry (with its signature "rooster-tail" plume) takes you to the island, then a much slower form of transport gets you around |
| This costumed interpreter did a great job of bringing the fort to life |
| Misty view from Fort Mackinac down to the town |
| Here he is firing an 1800s rifle (plug your ears, it's loud!) |
| Fort Mackinac was built by the British in 1780 and changed hands several times between Britain and America. Most of its original buildings are intact. |
We had a fun day visiting Mackinac Island, one of
Michigan’s premier attractions. Mackinac Island
(pronounced Mack-i-naw despite the spelling) is a
completely car-free island. Folks get around by horse
and buggy or else by bicycle or on foot. Our combo
ticket included high-speed ferry transport to and
from Mackinac Island on the Star Line Ferry, carriage
ride tickets, and entry to Fort Mackinac. The 10 am
ferry made the journey in just 15 minutes.
It was a sunny morning, and we counted ourselves
lucky since this was our one day to see the island. We
walked along a quiet stretch of road that bordered
the water. The silence of no cars was wonderful. One
or two horse-drawn carriages clip-clopped past, and
several people pedaled by on bicycles. We enjoyed
seeing the pretty Victorian houses and fancy hotels
with their flower-filled gardens. On the main street
we tried some fudge, which was worth every penny.
Fudge has been an island specialty since the turn of
the 19th century. We saw the Grand Hotel, site of the
movie Somewhere in Time. Our combo ticket also
included a carriage ride for a 1½ hour tour of the
carriage roads, and a visit to historic Fort Mackinac.
Michigan’s premier attractions. Mackinac Island
(pronounced Mack-i-naw despite the spelling) is a
completely car-free island. Folks get around by horse
and buggy or else by bicycle or on foot. Our combo
ticket included high-speed ferry transport to and
from Mackinac Island on the Star Line Ferry, carriage
ride tickets, and entry to Fort Mackinac. The 10 am
ferry made the journey in just 15 minutes.
It was a sunny morning, and we counted ourselves
lucky since this was our one day to see the island. We
walked along a quiet stretch of road that bordered
the water. The silence of no cars was wonderful. One
or two horse-drawn carriages clip-clopped past, and
several people pedaled by on bicycles. We enjoyed
seeing the pretty Victorian houses and fancy hotels
with their flower-filled gardens. On the main street
we tried some fudge, which was worth every penny.
Fudge has been an island specialty since the turn of
the 19th century. We saw the Grand Hotel, site of the
movie Somewhere in Time. Our combo ticket also
included a carriage ride for a 1½ hour tour of the
carriage roads, and a visit to historic Fort Mackinac.
