1 Day Exploring Mackinac Island, Michigan's Most Charming Island!

Our first stop after crossing into Michigan's Upper Peninsula is Mackinac Island, one of Michigan's most famous tourist destinations. The island, which is located smack dab in the center of the great lakes is like taking a step back in time. This beautiful island is home to tons of fudge, horse and carriage rides, tons of history, and crystal clear waters. Join us as we explore one of Michigan's best destinations.
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0:00 Intro to Mackinac Island Travel Vlog
0:43 Ferry to Mackinac Island
1:46 Getting around Mackinac Island
2:29 Biking Mackinac Island
4:36 Mackinac Island's Native American History
6:45 Mackinac Island Downtown
8:24 Liz's Birthday + One Wheel!
12:25 Teaser for Next Video
12:43 Outtakes
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[@WeFreestyleForever]

I live in Michigan, been to Mackinaw Island many times. I always try to find a day in the middle of the week during September when it's not crowded. It's an amazing place. Awesome ferry ride, and Starline has a ferry ride that goes directly under the bridge during certain times. Plus Its $10 per person I think to take a tour of the Grand hotel.

[@michellebieke2589]

Everyone should visit Mackinac Island at least once. I had the privilege to work there one summer! Kingston Kitchen was one of my favorite spots to eat. Looks like you were camping at the Straits State Park in St. Ignace….the view of the Mackinac Bridge is amazing from there. Love that campground.

[@marianmarek7299]

Been to Mackinaw Island many times and I see something new each time. It’s a gem of Michigan

[@tulipthorn]

Thank you for speaking about and highlighting the native American history and population. Happy belated birthday. Great video quality and great content. Thanks for sharing.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you for watching!

[@lorijulian8368]

Happy birthday Liz! I'm really enjoying your travel vlogs thru my state. We are from the Great Lakes Bay region and spend almost every weekend from April thru mid-October in the Traverse City area. So many festivals, art and antique fairs, wineries, breweries and distilleries in a one hour radius keeps us entertained all season long. We make it to Mackinaw Island every couple of years. Looking forward to your trek across the UP. Hopefully it includes Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point and Copper Harbor. Goofy note: Mackinaw Island locals call the tourists "fudgies" and UPers call folks from the lower peninsula "trolls" because we live below the bridge!! Enjoy!

[@Jeffrose_]

I have been there. I am 55 yrs old now but I was 11 when my parents took me and my sister. I still remember it well. Super thanks for taking me along with you.

[@Liz2727271]

You should meet the UPS driver on the island. She is so cool. She has lived on the island forever. I look fo her ever time I visit. A little person with a lot of memories.

[@EatSeeRV]

That's awesome! We did notice a guy with a buggy full off Amazon boxes. We didn't speak with him though. - Dennis

[@re575817]

I am always amazed at the video quality of your presentations. They rival network productions. Thanks for another great post. Thank you both again.

[@shepherdsvoice3245]

My ancestors on my dad's side used to own this Island! Mackinac Island fudge is some of the best around!😊 You guys make awesome videos and happy to see you are having so much fun!

[@loganferris4402]

Take it back it was stolen from you.

[@lindafryar6158]

Thank you for this reminder of how awesome Mackinac is. You’ve shared things I didn’t see on my adventure. You two do remarkable work. Was nice meeting Dennis at Julian Price a few days ago. Hope you enjoyed our special North Carolina beauty, too! Keep “seeing”!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Nice to meet you too Linda! Yes NC showed us a wonderful time! 🍁 - Dennis

[@aemdesigns3746]

It’s so awesome to see this on KZbin! I live close to Mackinac Island and it’s my favorite place in the entire world! Love your channel!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for traveling with us!

[@EagleArrow]

Such beauty, but wicked winters.

[@gwendolynhowitt4016]

I was just there last week and it's absolutely gorgeous and well worth it for a trip.

[@karendavis7734]

Beautiful…I appreciate you sharing the Native American history of the island!🙌🏾😊

[@EatSeeRV]

We enjoy learning about it and feels it's important to share it's history which is often overshadowed by history after colonization. Thanks for watch and glad you enjoyed it!

[@karendavis7734]

@@EatSeeRV I’m a Michigander and have yet to visit Mackinac Island. My husband and I are now planning a 3 year slow travel adventure through out Mexico in fall of 2022 (home base in Queretaro). I wanted you both to know that seeing Mexico through your eyes and experiences has helped in our decision making. Thank you for that. I loved, loved watching your Mexican adventures. I wish you both the very best in what lies ahead!

[@EatSeeRV]

This is so wonderful to hear! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey south. I'm sure Mexico will be there with open arms and kind smiles!

[@sarahcovell1169]

memories...I am from Michigan and loved coming here as a kid. thanks for posting

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad we could rekindle some memories here!

[@bobsandtveit9773]

Thank you for coming to our beautiful state and showing your subscribers what we have! Enjoy the UP!

[@EatSeeRV]

It's beautiful ❤️ thanks for having us!

[@jahangirhussain8118]

I have being there this summer, love ❤ this place and will go again hopefully

[@danielshires3580]

Thank you for being so much Michigan I’ve lived here my whole life and everything you shown I’ve been there and I love it thank you

[@laurierevill]

one of my favorite places on earth!

[@Mr91495osh]

I had no idea the water was so beautiful either.

[@helennuttall]

So interesting and enjoyable, such a beautiful island, so many people!! Thanks for sharing the views and your balancing skills! 👍😁

[@donaldtharp]

Happy Birthday Liz! Looks like a fun time. Love that 1wheel. I actually spent two weeks at a resort in Cadillac Michigan when I was in college, playing with my club band. I remember the movie Grease had just come out, and We had learned virtually all the songs from that soundtrack.

[@moore_2_explore]

Happy belated BD! Thanks for sharing this....we're headed thru the UP and into the mitten in the next couple of weeks and really appreciate all the great 411! Dave and Lorrie

[@vgsuri]

Happy belated birthday, cheers from Michigan 🎊❤️

[@lseptember7931]

Thanks ThankU ThankU! AWESOME!! Can’t wait for the next adventure!!🙏🏾😍🚐🐾

[@ignition1991]

I am a huge fan of this island. I even visited this past winter! It was awesome!

[@mariebrumer3440]

It is beautiful. I never thought a lake would like that.

[@davidswoope9536]

Awesome I’m glad you are back in the US thanks for the great videos my wife and 2sons have gone to a lot of the places you go to that you show us thanks

[@jacquelynhudson5475]

welcome to michigan yall ... this my first coming on here... it lovely see both yall display my home state

[@brent880]

My wife and I are taking our travel trailer and heading up to Mackinac island in the middle of September. We are looking forward to it. Thank you for the brief tour.

[@mattfoster5934]

Bring lots of layers September can be absolutely beautiful but the nights are chilly

[@brent880]

Thanks for the info. Question, can we bring our on bikes and take them over on the island?

[@katherinenelson5905]

@@brent880 I know I have seen people bring their own but I'm not sure if there is an extra cost.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes you can!

[@mattfoster5934]

I think they have band e-bikes on the island but regular bikes you can bring over on the boat

[@DestinationUnknownTravelVlog]

Happy Belated Birthday Liz!!!!!! Dennis you are such a natural on the one wheel! Drinking a beer and all. #Goals 😂

[@garymann5998]

Great video the island is really a different kind of place, we were there several years ago, the Grand Hotel is amazing inside, hope you were able to take a walk inside. Travel safe.

[@catherineclark236]

Welcome to my home. I'm glad you came to visit. 😊

[@EatSeeRV]

Are you a permanent resident there? Or just a Michigander?

[@bethlef5168]

Another great video!! Happy Birthday!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Beth!

[@norasmission7394]

Yaaayyyy !! Thank you guys for sharing ! We love you :)

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for traveling with us!

[@348loadedlever3]

I just spent all last week on the island peddling everywhere. I would recommend spending 10 bucks and go through the grand hotel, it is awesome. Enjoyed walking past the big mansions on the hill, other side of the grand hotel. Stayed at Bicycle street inn, the Jamaican restaurant was right behind us. Those Jamaican people seem very nice. The bike trail was open at night and on the weekends around the perimeter of the island, it was closed to make repairs from the high water erosion from 2020. Also the sailboats gathering for the races was a nice touch, the sunsets with all those sailboats on the horizon looked pretty neat. I was watching your video hoping to see me and my bright orange Super 32 bike( didn’t see it ).

[@travelingcatphotos]

Happy Birthday and wow, you were SO brave with that One Wheel! Looking forward to the bonus vid!

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha 😆 determined for sure! Thanks just finished editing today 😊

[@dprice2800]

you need to stay on the island after the last ferry goes out, it's a beautiful and peaceful place as the day crowd moves out. one of my favorite places.

[@ayranmcintosh]

Wonderful video. Happy birthday Liz!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you so much Ayran!

[@dollyla229]

Hi Liz and Dennis! We visited Michigan a few years ago when we attended a family reunion. Mackinac Island was one of our destinations. We also drove through the UP and came down through Wisconsin. Michigan is a beautiful state.

[@EatSeeRV]

It really is. Sounds like you had a lovely road trip!

[@itsjustme7487]

Thank you. We 'ganders think so too.

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

🥳 🍾 🥂 💃 happy belated birthday Liz. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. That was a fun video. Loved the balancing act on the one wheel. Hadn't seen one before. Travel safe and see you in the next video. 🇳🇱 🙋‍♀️ 🇳🇿 💖

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you so much Oma! ❤️

[@agustinserrano2136]

Tahquamenon falls state park is a nice hike too!!

[@agustinserrano2136]

Happy bday glad you guys are in Michigan and having fun!!I love Mack island make sure you visit the soo locks

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! We are enjoying our time thanks!

[@ipr439]

Happy Birthday Liz 🎈

[@AnaCatarina1964]

Glad I found you!!! Happy Birthday🥳🎂🌸

[@EatSeeRV]

Welcome to the party!

[@tracybrown2115]

Happy belated birthday! Looks like you are at Straits State Park in St. Ignace. Very clean campground. Did the Mackinac trip this past June. Hope you may have gone to Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring) in Manistique on your way from The UP to Wisconsin.

[@MarkLindelien]

happy Birthday to you. what a great video

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks!

[@FloridaandBeyond]

Happy Birthday! The island is very charming. Definitely remember to bring our wallet when we visit lol. The water color is beautiful. Great video!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you!

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

Loved it as usual. Pam and I got rained on late May so skipped the Island. Perhaps next late May. Bien Viajes.

[@EatSeeRV]

Bummer! Next time. But that's probably a good move. I don't think it would have been too fun in the rain.

[@ericvaneck4296]

We enjoyed our time there too but we stayed in Mackinaw City and checked out the fort and light house there too. Too bad you missed going to Mackinac Island Wine shop to check out the hundreds of craft beer they had for sale. The blueberry beer was really good.

[@kathyline11]

That was a pretty cool video!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dennysisk6260]

Looks like it'd be a cool place to visit

[@billwaterhouse5894]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ 🎂🥂

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you

[@dspmikey]

the Movie " Somewhere in Time" was filmed there at the Big Hotel

[@oklahomastumbleweeds3507]

Oh man I’ve wanted to try a one wheel it just looks too cool. Great video your editing experience and software really puts your vlog above and beyond. Dan - Oklahoma’s Tumbleweeds

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you for that! We put a lot of work into it. One wheels are so fun!

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ME BACK HOME OMG I MISS IT SOOO MUCH 😭 I live in the desert now and it's DEFINITELY A CHANGE THAT IS FOR SURE. Yes you get used the the horse poo smell lol and they have the BEST FUDGE EVER 😍 Is the Pink pony bar and restaurant still there. That jamaican restaurant must be new. We didn't have that back when I was young. Again thank you SOOO MUCH FOR THE LOVELY VIDEO ON MY HOME. Now you MUST do a Cheboygan and Petoskey video but in the summertime lol the winter's are cold and only a couple of thing's are opened.

[@EatSeeRV]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the Mackinac Island video! Thank you for traveling with us! - Dennis

[@findingyourperfectmeal6192]

Great video.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you!

[@MrAlbarry51]

I think Mackinaw Island is the jewel of our state and love the way you documented your visit. Thank you for sharing our state using your special gifts. As always it’s so much fun seeing it through your eyes.

[@alr2656]

Mackinac is awesome!

[@EatSeeRV]

It was really cool!

[@agustinserrano2136]

Love saint iggy

[@sistemaaries9568]

I really liked your videos for Mexico , greetings

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you :) We loved those videos too. Definitely some of our best!

[@karenstankiewicz9394]

Happy Birthday🎂🎂🎂

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you so much!

[@aniljamod420]

Nice

[@ftkinsella]

Michigan has lots to give. I like the weather because it can get warm during the day but will drop at night for sleeping. See ya next week guys. Cheers!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes we've loved that! The last few nights were cuddling weather 🧸Kind of like Canada, eh?

[@pamelag2223]

Another beautiful location in the greatest country on this amazing earth!

[@autumn0-032]

i’m from michigan and i love mackinac island! i hope you had a great time. :)

[@EatSeeRV]

We did thank you!

[@autumn0-032]

@@EatSeeRV you’re very welcome

[@toddwatkins3067]

There's alot of waterfalls in the up all are beautiful

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes we've already seen a few!

[@sherriweber7105]

Happy Birthday Liz! Glad you loved Mackinac Island. I knew you would. My brother was there himself and sent us some fudge from Joanns on the island. You filmed it while there. It’s one the fudge shots that’s his favorite. They are good. I’m not sure when you were there. He was there two weeks ago. Him and his girl friend have their bikes so they brought them there. You know the movie with Jane Seymour in it and Christopher Reeves it is called Some Where In Time. They filmed it there on the island. At the Grand Hotel. Glad you had fun and thank you for the video and telling of how it got its name Mackinac Island. Have a great day and see week and birthday 🎂 🎉🎈🍷

[@EatSeeRV]

I didn't know they filmed that movie there. That's cool. The hotel was beautiful but we didn't get to go inside (they charge and have a dress code we clearly didn't qualify for). We were probably there around the same time as him. That was sweet to have sent you fudge! - Liz

[@sherriweber7105]

@@EatSeeRV Ya that hotel is more for the rich I guess. I almost walked up with a friend one time but it was too far from the road. We got up almost half way and turned around abs we saw people even back then all dressed up. But I’m so glad you loved it there.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@EatSeeRV Ya I know he shears sends us fudge when he goes there.

[@BethNichol2025]

you do not need to only do bikes or carriage. we walked to the arch. we toured many buildings and relaxed in green areas. We also played horseshoes at the Grand Hotel. The island is an expensive tourist area, but you can do it frugally also. Just plan ahead. Decide where you want to spend your time and money. It us a must visit at least one time in your life.

[@lindamaurice9923]

Happy Birthday

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you 😊

[@CurieuxNomades]

We love your travel vlog, always interesting and fun to watch. May I ask where you get your beautiful bag back (0:41) ? Thanks! Anne & Eric

[@EatSeeRV]

We bought it in Oaxaca Mexico ❤️

[@itsjustme7487]

So far, Mackinac Island is my favorite place in Michigan and on Earth.

[@climatehero]

You should have spent a few days at Mackinac Island, seeing how absolutely stunning it is. Oh well!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wish we could have. They're booked out till November. We called so many hotels.

[@agustinserrano2136]

You have to hike near pictured rocks as well lol

[@agustinserrano2136]

Oden state fish hatchery has some really cool fish ponds if you have time to stop on your way back down

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you, I would love to explore more if that area when we return. Especially the Odawa history in Harbor Springs. - Dennis

[@felix121984]

Looks like Martha's Vineyard meets Colonial Williamsburg.

[@rl8185]

👍👍

[@josephcasson867]

We saw you while we were there!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wow! Really?! You should have said Hi!

[@josephcasson867]

@@EatSeeRV we did have a brief conversation while our daughter was running around at your friends rv.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha oh yes! You should have said we met you there! We remember you !

[@PrincestonTheFrenchBulldog]

You need to go to sedney nature preserve and picture rocks in upper peninsula next.

[@EatSeeRV]

Ok!

[@debs_wheels]

If you can afford it, staying overnight on Mackinac Island is the way to go. The place is overrun with people between late morning and late afternoon. So, an overnight stay means evenings and mornings are peaceful and relaxed.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes couldn't agree more. Book ahead. We tried and they were totally booked up

[@cruzsalvador6590]

cuando regresan a Huatulco Oaxaca ya me inscribí a su canal

[@livinintheedge3728]

If you head out of Michigan and head to Duluth, stay at the Lakehead Boat Basin. It is in a marina! The freighters go right by this area under the Lift Bridge to either load the ship or head out to their next destination. It is also a short walking distance to a wonderful area of town, full of breweries, restaurants, shopping, and a great bike path system. The hometown of Bib Dylan!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for the tips! - Dennis

[@sharonstachiw3313]

Great video. Just wondering where in Canada are Greg and Karen from? Looks like you guys are great travelling companions and have a lot of fun together.!! Happy Birthday!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Toronto area. We did have fun with them! They're good people 😊

[@truckcampinglife]

Happy early birthday.

[@EatSeeRV]

Late birthday but thank you!

[@truckcampinglife]

Well I get an e for effort. :)

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

What a cool place! Except, yeah the people - way too many for me right now. Happy Birthday! Do those one wheel things come with training wheels? 🤣

[@EatSeeRV]

Definitely a lot of people. Thank you! Haha no, no training wheels. Just time.

[@jimdavidson7771]

To me, the better Michigan island vacation is Beaver Island. Much more to do, and a history like no other place in the U.S. Oh, and most importantly.......no fudge.

[@EatSeeRV]

Sounds less touristic for sure

[@lornaatkinson3906]

Happy birthday, new subscriber here. We're thinking about going to Mackinac Island with the RV for a day. We don't know anyone like you met a friend there. Where did you park your RV? Can we just park our RV at the parking lot when we go to the island? Thank you.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for the birthday wishes and sub! We camped in St. Ignace at Straights State Park. We left the RV at the campsite and rode our scooter to the ferry dock. You could park the RV and day trip the island. I think the ferry dock in Mackinaw City has larger RV/trailer parking. The dock parking in St Ignace can accommodate smaller rigs (class c or b). Definitely call ahead and verify before arriving. - Dennis

[@lornaatkinson3906]

@@EatSeeRV appreciate it

[@danaharris5654]

Bummer about the road being closed. My wife and I rode a tandem bike all the way around the island when we were there a few years ago.

[@EatSeeRV]

Wow, I bet that was fun! And also a total no for us haha. We've learned we just excel at things separately sometimes. 😆

[@agustinserrano2136]

You might want check out white fish point museum on your route

[@bhoran1152]

I grew up there (St Ignace).... we used to call the tourists Fudggies as they bought a lot of fudge. (fun fact)

[@shirleybalinski4535]

Actually the road around Macinac Island is a state road. It was closed after being washed out by high lake levels & storms. Mackinac Island was designated America's 2nd National Park after Yellowstone. It was handed back to the State a few years later. America's " western" fur trade started here by the Astor family. They later established Astoria,Oregon.

[@cjennings2876]

Murdicks is the best fudge on the island in my opinion

[@cl6xn821]

3:20 its Lake Michigan btw

[@stacyfraney7002]

What campground did you stay at close to Mackinac Island? Also my husband has a one wheel. I have yet to try it. You are much braver than I am! But he loves it. He bought me a ninebot scooter.

[@EatSeeRV]

Ohh yeah I want a one wheel really bad lol! We camped in Straits State Park just north of the bridge. - D

[@netposerx]

This place is like that TikTok meme "uh oh, people!"

[@ernie7065]

hope you get to the bear preserve in the U.P. Oswald's or something like that... You can also stay free at some casinos in the U.P.

[@ernie7065]

please let older adults know they can take their mobility scooters on the ferry and on the island.... we do that. Most mobility scooters with a full charge can easily go around the island. Also if you stay in St.Ignace it will likely be cheaper and the ride to Mackinaw shorter... and there is a state park there. And, lately the Mackinaw Bridge Authority has been selling former parts of the bridge for $20 at their office adjacent to the toll booths on the St.Ignace side. I will be donating some of the 15 pieces I bought to be raffled off by charitable groups.

[@FrolicsAndFinds]

Which campground did you stay in?

[@daddygc5814]

Why didnt you show the spectacular historic fort on the island?

[@Jeffrose_]

When I was there my parents bought me a hat a t shirt a small brass canon and a bouy.