Mackinac Island
A city in Mackinac County, Michigan — population 478 as of 2020.
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What a gorgeous Labor Day Weekend! The weather was perfect, and people came from far and near to celebrate the holiday! Over 34,000 people walked the Mackinac Bridge on a beautiful morning! Governor Gretchen Whitmer led the walk for her final time as governor! It was a great…
EventsSeptember has arrived on Mackinac Island, and this month can be golden. For many horses here, they are at their peek having spent June, July, and August being worked and ridden. The adage “use it or loose it” applies to most of the commercial as well as private horses living on…
GeneralWhat a gorgeous Labor Day Weekend! The weather was perfect, and people came from far and near to celebrate the holiday! Over 34,000 people walked the Mackinac Bridge on a beautiful morning! Governor Gretchen Whitmer led the walk for her final time as governor! It was a great…
GeneralThe appeal of living on Mackinac Island for more than a vacation, or even an extended visit, is very strong. Imagine riding around on bikes, waving to passing friends and acquaintances, heading to the next cocktail party on bikes, listening to the soft “clip-clop” of horses along…
Real Estate & Development
Sophie Davidson Crosses the Pond for Life on Mackinac
Born in Scotland, Sophie Davidson found her way to Mackinac Island after realizing she needed a change when COVID-19 hit. After working her way up from a corrections officer to acting team manager in the prison system at just 20 years old, Davidson knew there was more to life.…
Community Groups & Organizations
Mackinac Island Soccer Tops Ojibwe Charter, Twice
An 8-0 home win Wednesday, September 2. A 7-0 road win Thursday, September 3. No matter the location, the Mackinac Island soccer team had Ojibwe Charter’s number last week, defeating them in both meetings between the Northern Lights League teams. “After years of success, Ojibwe…
Local SportsIn and around Mackinac Island
See & do
- 3D Maze of Mirrors
- American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum
- Applewood Condos
- Cindy's Riding Stable
- East Dock
Eat, drink & stay
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Mackinac Island by the numbers
- Area
- 4.35 sq mi (11.28 km²), 14.01 sq mi water
- Households
- 176
- Persons per household
- 1.8
- Median household income
- $95,000
- Median house value
- $733,300
- Office
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYO
- Address
- PO BOX 455, MACKINAC ISLAND, MI 49757