Mackinaw City Articles

Petoskey Region Insider’s List: 6 Winter Adventures from Boyne to Mackinac Island

The Petoskey region is full of winter delights. Start your day with cinnamon rolls along icy Little Traverse Bay, catch an opera, end with a glass...

The Sweet History of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company

A sweet Mackinac Island's family legacy. Take a bite out of the delicious story of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company in Mackinaw City. This...

An Insider’s Guide to 4th of July Events in Northern Michigan

Celebrate the 4th Up North! From Frankfort to Traverse City and beyond, these 8 Independence Day events are loved by locals and visitors alike. Dive...

Red Hot Best 2023: The Best Above the Bridge

The votes have been counted and the results are in for the BEST Above the Bridge! From Mackinac Island to Marquette and across Michigan's Upper...

Red Hot Best Winners 2023: The Best of Northern Michigan

The 2023 Red Hot Best results are in! Explore all 46 categories, 8 regions and 900+ winners below or search by region and make this your Red Hot...

How to Sip Like a Local: Petoskey Region Wine, Beer & Spirits

Spend a day (or a whole weekend) exploring the Petoskey region, and top off your summer adventures with a cold drink at a hip brewery, winery or...

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Explore Mackinaw City

Things to Do in Mackinaw City

The Incredible Excavation at Fort Michilimackinac

Keeping the Mighty Mac Bridge Mighty

14 Lighthouses to Check Out in the Mackinac Region

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What's New on Mackinac Island This Summer

Insider's Guide to Mackinac Island (As If You Lived There!)

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Mackinaw City Beaches & Parks To Fit Any Mood

Bike Mackinaw City to Petoskey

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Summer Camps for Kids

These Northern Michigan summer camps embrace a love of the outdoors and the arts.

Endless Summer Family Fun

There are endless opportunities for outdoor fun, so we’ve created this list of 10 healthy and affordable Northern Michigan summer activities to keep your family moving. 

Best Beaches For Kids

We asked our readers to share their favorite spots to take young children to cool off (bonus points for places with playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic tables). These are their picks for best Northern Michigan beaches for kids.

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Traverse City (even on rainy days!)

From exploring the Children's Museum to family-friendly wineries, Traverse City offers endless options for kids and families!

Best Biking For Kids

Sometimes difficult terrain or cars zipping by can make riding too difficult for kids. Read on for our picks of the best Northern Michigan bike trails for kids.

Make It a Day on Mackinac Island

Forts, fudge, biking the island and horse-drawn carriage rides. It's kid heaven...and parents love it, too!

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