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Mackinac Island Information & Overview


Mackinac Island is an island and resort destination and part of the State of Michigan. Located in Lake Huron at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Home to Native American settlements in the 17th century, it's location was strategically part of the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the scene of two battles during the War of 1812.

Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony in the late 19th century. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration, resulting in the entire island being listed as a National Historic Landmark. Mackinac Island is well known for its numerous cultural events, wide variety of architectural styles, fudge and its ban on almost all motor vehicles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park.

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