![]() ![]() It preserves the Victorian feel of the original resort era. ![]() Today, Mackinac Island still attracts millions. The restored fort still overlooks the harbor and is now a popular tourist attraction.Īfter the decline of the fur trade in the 1800’s, Mackinac Island became a resort town for the well-to-do. Three times it swapped hands, first after the Revolution and twice during the War of 1812. The British Fort Mackinac was built to guard the trading town. Mackinac Island, with its central location, served as a meeting area for the trade, exchanging millions of dollars worth of furs each spring. Michigan played a huge part in the fur trade and the resulting conflicts between the French and English nations. According to the Mackinac Bridge website, at five miles in length, it’s the third longest suspension bridge in the world. In fact, most people don’t even know much about Big Mac, the huge suspension bridge that connects the peninsulas. The whole area is sparsely populated, with lots of quiet forests and miles of secluded beaches. It’s located in the little-known Straits of Mackinaw, right where the state’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas meet, and in my opinion, there aren’t many places more beautiful in all of America. I just spent a beautiful weekend on Michigan’s Mackinac (pronounced Mack-in-awe) Island celebrating my fifteenth anniversary. ![]()
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