RVing magic at Mackinac Island, Michigan

The benefit of being an RVer is your ability to move about this great country. We recently drove our motorhome to Mackinac City, Michigan and caught a passenger ferry to a place of charm and beauty. Mackinac Island, Michigan where life slows down to the pace of a horse drawn carriage. Transportation is provided by horse and bicycle on this beautiful island. Majestic houses adorn the shoreline while a historical fortress casts a steady eye across the channel. Steeped in history and tradition this island paradise offers relaxation and fun.

Mackinac Island is famous for it’s fudge making. They have every kind of fudge imaginable and you can watch them make it, then pour it out on slabs of marble to cool as they form it into long loaves of fudge. There are many restaurants and snacks available here.

The old Grand Hotel is the largest wooden structure in the U.S.A. and tours are available. You can rent bicycles or bring your own across on the ferry for a small fee. It costs $25 each for the ferry trip and carriage taxi service is available. You can also rent a horse and buggy to drive around the island by yourself. Most people bicycle or walk since most of the attractions are close at hand.

Approximately 500 people live on the island year round and they have a K-12 school, churches and stores. There are many shops, restaurants, galleries and you might even find a working artist. Plan on spending the day as you leisurely explore this wonderland island. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing

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