National Morel Mushroom Festival
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
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Fudge! This wonderful, sweet, silky creation is known on Mackinac Island. And so it’s time to celebrate. The Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates this delight with music and activities. Plus fudge!
Daily
Saturday & Sunday
Mackinac Island was originally a fort built to protect nearby territories, but now it is filled with beauty and lots of things to do. Read the stories below or go to the Mackinac Island destination page.
The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort's occupation by the British
Mackinac Island is rich in history and is also filled with beauty and lots of activities and attractions to explore.
Referred to as the "Jewel of the Great Lakes", Mackinac Island has many special festivals and events that go on during their prime season.
Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you'll see is the historic downtown area.
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula.
Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146' over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
Mackinaw and Mackinac are pronounced the same way. Why? It's the area's rich history with the Native Americans, French, and British.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
7274 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
(906) 847-3783
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
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Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Travel along the Tunnel of Trees in Northern Michigan and you will pass through Good Hart and see historic Saint Ignatius Catholic Church.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
Spring brings lots of outdoor activities to Northern Michigan but one often ends up on pancakes: making maple syrup.