Mackinac Island named top summer travel destination by USA Today

Jillian Fellows, The Petoskey News-Review
Ferry boats leave and arrive at Mackinac Island on July 21, 2021.
Ferry boats leave and arrive at Mackinac Island on July 21, 2021.

MACKINAC ISLAND — It’s no secret that Mackinac Island is a great place to plan a vacation.

Readers of USA Today agree, with the island taking the top spot in its best summer travel destinations list for the second year in a row.

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According to USA Today, “Between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, you’ll find Mackinac Island, where you’ll ride on horse-drawn carriages along car-free roads, observe fudge being made (and then sample it), and tour the historic Fort Mackinac. This Lake Huron-based continental island is also home to Mackinac Island State Park, where you can hike, bike, kayak and take photos of the local natural beauty, including the stunning limestone Arch Rock.”

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is seen on July 21, 2021.
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is seen on July 21, 2021.

With Mackinac Island in the number one spot, other destinations on top 10 list include: Ocean City, New Jersey; Catalina Island, California; Cody, Wyoming; Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania; Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama; Door County, Wisconsin; San Juan Islands, Washington; Ocean City, Maryland; and Space Coast, Florida.

Arch Rock is one of Mackinac Island's most famous landmarks.
Arch Rock is one of Mackinac Island's most famous landmarks.

USA Today is owned by Gannett, the same company that owns and operates the Petoskey News-Review, Cheboygan Daily Tribune and Sault Evening News.

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.

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