INSIDE MACKINAC
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Executive Director Tim Hygh
Office Manager and Marketing Assistant
Allison Sehoyan
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Marketing and Events Coordinator
Shelby Soberalski
MICVB Board Members
Chair - Todd Callewaert Vice Chair - Dennis Cawthorne Treasurer - Bob Benser Secretary - David Jurcak
MITB Board Members
Bob Benser - President John Hulett - Vice President Mary Callewaert - Treasurer Marie Hulett - Secretary
9 - EVENTS CALENDAR Numerous local events for everyone , every month throughout the season . Go to mackinacisland . org for updates .
11 - HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Reference this section , then spend the night on the Island to fully experience this special place .
22 - HISTORY & MUSEUMS History comes alive on Mackinac ! Dozens of museums reveal the Island ’ s significance in American history .
24 - HORSE IS KING Cars have been banned since 1898 , making the horse truly King .
27 - ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Very few places in the world offer such a wide variety of unique activities at one destination .
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSIDE MACKINAC
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE PERFECT MACKINAC VACATION IS INSIDE THESE PAGES
33 - WATER ACTIVITIES See Mackinac from the water on a cruise , boat charter , or kayak .
35 - FLYING HERE Several airlines and nearby airports can get you to the Island fast and easy .
36 - BICYCLING ON MACKINAC
Bring your own or rent bikes and ride the many beautiful wooded trails and paved bike paths .
43 - ARTISTS & ART GALLERIES
Browse through dozens of Island galleries and shops featuring fine artwork by talented local artists .
46 - FAMOUS MACKINAC FUDGE
See accomplished candy makers who have been making fudge for well over 125 years .
49 - SPAS AND SALONS Pamper yourself at an Island salon with a massage or salon treatment .
51 - SHOPPING Visit the numerous , wonderful Island shops and boutiques . Bring home a gift from Mackinac for yourself or for someone you love .
55 - ISLAND DINING GUIDE Raise a glass to the unique variety of truly special restaurants on Mackinac Island .
70 - WEDDING DETAILS Have the
destination wedding you ’ ve always dreamed of . - LISTINGS AT A GLANCE Quickly review
and compare all the Island ’ s lodging and dining options in an easy to read format . Enjoy !
FAST TRACK TO DINING
Scan this QR code with your phone for Restaurant Menus , photos and more !
Did you know the Island is pronounced MACK-IN-AWE , the C is silent
Andrew Doud Brian Bailey Mar Pulte Dominick Miller Liz Ware Shawn Fearon Alan Sehoyan
John Gault Patti Ann Moskwa Veronica Dobrowolski Suze Oostendorp Kris Klay Chris Shepler
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COVER IMAGE :
Looking down Market Street of a tour carriage .
photo by Jeff Dupre
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