Mackinac Island

From Historical richness to unparalleled natural beauty, Michigan's Mackinac Island is the crown jewel of the Great Lakes and unique in America. Native American visitors preceded French explorers and missionaries of the 17th century. Forts were established and battles fought between American and British soldiers. Commerce, including fur trading and fishing, later surpassed military importance, in turn yielding to the tourism industry that has dominated the past 150 years. Accessible by wate...