Mackinac Island: It’s Like Stepping Back in Time!!

Mackinac Island is like no other place! It is an island only accessible by ferry… and NO cars are allowed!! Bikes are the main mode of transportation… or horses. Yes, horses! The taxis on the island are horse drawn carriages, and so is the trash pickup.
This place is like stepping back 100+ years to a simpler time. Main Street is filled with shops and restaurants but the rest of the island is spread out. There is an 8 mile hwy around the edge which is the only hwy in America for bike only traffic.
And don’t miss the Grand Hotel, it is spectacular! It boasts the longest front porch in the USA! It is lined with rocking chairs that have a magnificent view of Lake Huron.
Oh, and don’t forget to get some fudge! Did you know that fudge is the most consumed food on the island? And the locals call tourists ‘fudgies’???
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[@robertcowan8620]

We were there last year, and I had to laugh when I saw a pile of Amazon packages on a buckboard pulled by horses.

[@debbiec6216]

i guess that would be funny. No matter what, Amazon everywhere.

[@lorettachapman4244]

The Movie, Somewhere in Time was filmed on Mackinaw Island, with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymore…

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes very good movie .

[@rosemountfarms2897]

Hollyhocks flowers the are Biennial which means they bloom every other year but if you have a enough they bloom continuously Landscape paradise

[@Backstagemom3701]

Lilac festival is spectacular every year.❤

[@jenniferduffy9292]

As a college student I worked on the island for two summers in the 80’s. It was quite an experience living there for 3 months.

[@gardensofthegods]

Wow really cool can you share anything about that ... any vivid memories or interesting stories ?

[@loriariss5528]

Those beautiful tall flowers are called Hollyhocks Enjoy the island !!

[@walterbryan1798]

Looks like a time capsule from the early 1900s! Very cool views.

[@jodyfletcher4311]

I remember being there as a kid. They were filming “Somewhere in Time” with Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour. I really need to go back!!!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes very good movie . Yeah what a magical looking place

[@debbiec6216]

I have never heard of that movie.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@debbiec6216 I saw it years ago and then saw it for free here on the tube . Anyway it is a really good movie .. not for everyone especially if you only like action films or horror movies . You might want to check out a movie trailer for it . I don't know if they ever re-made it ... I hope not but this one had George Reeves and Jane Seymour in it .

[@bryanthughes7911]

You two hit the major highlights of a day trip the Island, the fact they vent the fudge fumes to the street is both evil and genius. As a life long Michigan resident, visited the island many times as both a kid and adult. It's a very special place, glad you got to enjoy and then share via KZbin a jewel of Michigan. 👌👌

[@ujustaddwater]

Little known fact. You have fudge that is made on Mackinac island then you have Mackinac island fudge and it’s made in Zilwaukee Mi. Near Saginaw. It is sold in so many fund raisers everywhere.

[@gardensofthegods]

Interesting , so people think they're getting the real thing when they buy it for the fundraisers but it's not the real thing ... ?

[@dianehall6686]

Those flowers are Alcea rosea (single) and they're commonly called hollyhocks. I'm a Master Gardener and have grown them for years--easy as can be to grow from seed.

[@annepetry2340]

Love the hollyhocks - such a lovely, old-fashioned flower! I'm so glad you've had a good visit in Michigan! There are soooooo many wonderful places to visit and things to do in our beautiful state. ❤

[@teresalewelling7318]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I just loved it.

[@CruisingEngineer]

The tall flowers are Hollyhocks. I'm from Michigan and spent a lot of time "up north" and going to Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel. Yes, there is a dress code. Love the smell of horse poop (we've had several over the years).

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes what the horses drop has a so much more of an organic scent to it rather than what comes from cats and dogs ... I know what you mean .

[@justjulesinmi]

Definitely hollyhocks. We had them in front of my childhood home. Guess I thought they had them everywhere.

[@CruisingEngineer]

@@gardensofthegods Ah yes, very "organic", the grass/alfalfa goes in green and comes out just as green. Horses are not known for an effective digestive system, just efficient. 🤣

[@CruisingEngineer]

@@justjulesinmi We have them here in New Mexico!

[@debbiec6216]

@@CruisingEngineer thanks for the information. When we used to raise cows, they only ate grass fed / grass finished , no grains. You must be a knowledge of wealth.

[@dlalex42276]

I went on a field trip to Mackinac Island in 2009 or so when my daughter was in 4th grade with her school. We stayed a couple nights at the Island House Hotel. It was beautiful. We went to the Grand Hotel for the lunch buffet and didn’t have to be dressed up so yes the dress code is only in the evening. We visited Fort Mackinac and a few other places on the island. They have a place where they make taffy too. Overall it was a great trip. The island is so beautiful. We went in May, it was cold but not as crowded.

[@debbiec6216]

Thank you for your information. I have heard May is the best time. I didn't know it was cold in May, glad you mentioned it. I am assuming June starts tour season?

[@sandradouglas6874]

Oh I hope you travel up to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario…Lake Superior is a must see as well as the fall colours on the trees.

[@rosemountfarms2897]

We did this tour back in the 80s We are farmers and horse lovers but loved the fudge too It was on my bucket list So much beautiful scenery

[@Backstagemom3701]

Whitefish dip is amazing

[@amberf9727]

I remember many summers on Mackinac Island, being originally from Upper Michigan. Yes….I am a Yooper! You MUST go to Copper Harbor in the UP on Lake Superior next!!

[@gardensofthegods]

You know anyone who's ever been on the island in the winter time ? Just wondering what that would be like

[@jimdgrousedogs]

I visited Mackinac Island with my family as a young kid and had two main memories from that trip. The first one was we rented bikes with one being a tandem bike and we biked around the island. The tandem bike was fun, but challenging for us kids as we wanted to be the in the front. The second memory that stick out to me was eating lunch at the Grand Hotel. This sticks out to me because every table had a waiter dressed in all white formal wear and a hand towel standing the same way and every waiter was black. I was probably less than 10 years old but remember wondering why all the waiters had to be black and why they had to wait at our table.

[@debbiec6216]

Good info . I have never been to Mackinac Island. And I bet, it's costly to stay in a hotel ? At this point, I am only gathering info , for my future visit.

[@maryjaniga1997]

Holly hocks. They were commonly planted around outhouses for camouflage.

[@taustin6524]

As stated, he flowers are hollyhocks. We had them growing everywhere when we lived in Wyoming. Probably not going to see them in the south.

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Fellow Louisiana gal when we went we dumped the horseradish into the dip and got an extra you should have seen the looks when both were empty 😂

[@dutchbrad8695]

People from below the Mackinac Bridge are called fudgies! They are also called Trolls, since they live below the bridge. If you travel through the UP, do not miss the Big Spring (Kitch-iti-kipi), Pictured Rocks, and Tahquamenon Falls. Oswald Bear Ranch is also pretty cool in Newberry. Have fun, so jealous!

[@samanthar6823]

Also called Flatlanders!

[@Jackiebrook126]

The one thing I remember from Mackinaw Island is the smells. One good and one bad like you said. I live along Lake Huron in the thumb area and the water here is clear and very blue. They call our area Blue water area and the bridge connecting Canada and the US is here in Port Huron called the Blue Water Brides. Can't wait for your next video from the falls in the UP.

[@EECCTravels]

You live in a beautiful place!!

[@dianev5810]

Nothing beats summer in Michigan! Hope you're enjoying it all, happy to see Mackinac is as pretty as ever. Too bad you didn't get to visit the fort. Take care!

[@danakamhout2666]

You are making me homesick. Michigan is the best place to be in the summer!

[@EECCTravels]

I totally agree!

[@gardensofthegods]

I always wanted to go to Michigan . Have you ever heard of anybody being on Mackinac island in the winter time .

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Cool island! Bucket list place to see! Y’all always do great tours!

[@msjewls93]

My husband and I look forward to your videos. Every time my husband gets home from work I always ask, is there a new video and we pop it on! We’ve watched y’all since all your cruise videos. I always joke and tell him how jealous I am of the amazing things y’all get to do, and see! Look forward to seeing many more ❤️❤️❤️

[@tregyuop]

The one thing that is a must, going to the buffet at the Grand Hotel at noon. Dress casual. It’s pricey but a must do once in your life. The food is fabulous.

[@markhamilton7700]

We have family in Michigan so.we have been to Mackinaw island and can't wait to go back.

[@zoegibson3514]

Hollyhocks! They were my Gran’s favourites 😊 Fun fact we saw a lot of them in Visby, Sweden on our recent cruise.

[@alaksandra1979]

Now you need to watch Somewhere in Time ❤

[@loreleir5087]

It's a wonderful movie. Definitely a chick flick.

[@judithmiddleton8996]

I love your Michigan vlogs. It’s my home state. I enjoy Mackinaw Island in the fall. The color change, cooler temperatures and no crowds! I also loved your vlog on Sleeping Bear Dunes. I was just there. I missed you by a week. Michigan has a lot to offer, we have the magnificent Great Lakes. I’m happy you are exploring on Ellie.

[@debbiec6216]

I love fall , foliage , but this time, we are visiting Northeast. I have other parts of Michigan and visited this state, a lot . We ran upon St. Joseph , that beach was very nice , I didn't know it, even exist. I have been to 41 States so far, and each state has something to offer, and it depends on what you are looking for in those states. My Dream : visit all 50 states and I'm getting closer . After this fall 2023 " I have visited 46 States.

[@debmcfarland6076]

Jack Barnwell Designs does ALOT of the landscaping on the island. His work is incredible

[@lynnette3020]

we love it there, that was a poppy flower.

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

“Somewhere In Time” - one of my very favorite movies. I saw so many locations from the movie in your video.

[@ryetcajourneys]

The flowers look like either Gladiolus or Hollyhock

[@Dave17101]

I am a flatlander or FIB as they like to call us and I love the people there, so down to earth and kind. BTW, if I was like the kid climbing on that monument back in the day my dad would have opened up a whole can off woop a** on me.

[@samanthar6823]

Love Mackinac Island, grew up boating in Mackinaw City, worked a summer during collage on the island and had our honeymoon there.❤

[@harryslater2587]

The movie Somewhere in Time was shot at the Grand

[@SarahCJohnson]

Hey!!! You’re in my backyard 😮! My hubby and I go every year for a couples weekend!! Our favorite place on the planet! Besides a cruise ship 😉 of course! If you haven’t yet, you ought to check out Grand Traverse, Benzie, and Leelanau counties in the northern lower peninsula. Most beautiful area in the state of Michigan!

[@debbiec6216]

Did you ever stay on the island? If so, where's the next best to stay?

[@SarahCJohnson]

@@debbiec6216we’ve stayed at the Pontiac Lodge, the Murray Hotel and the Harbour View Inn… all were spectacular! I’d stay in any of them again!

[@trishkeller920]

Mackinac Island is on my list! Thank you!

[@reneekiela154]

Flowers I believe are Hollyhocks!

[@jennifertriesthat]

Thanks for making this video! I have this on one of my places to visit.

[@sportsfam7612]

The flowers look like Hollyhocks. We always had them growing up. They are awesome, but they are also poisonous.

[@annecalkins7167]

You made it to my home town of St.Ignace!!

[@nevillechant27]

Love your vlogs , wish you could make them 20/25 mins long , always feel a bit short , however thanks guys

[@derekwustman2559]

The smoked whitefish dip at Pink Pony is SO good. Glad you two are able to enjoy a true pure Michigan summer. It's what keeps most of us here through the terrible winters is the amazing summers.

[@joannewhitman313]

Have a place on Lake Erie n Canada and it is very clear and you can see the bottom unless there is a storm. After a storm, the lake is turned up and very dirty but it inky lasts a couple of days.

[@marinawalker9346]

Thank you guys for showing us the island. If I’m not mistaken they did do a Hallmark movie there. It’s so very beautiful! Safe travels from Tennessee!

[@ginnyward9919]

I had them all over my yard here in Virginia. We call them Rose of Sharon. Look them up and see if it’s the same ones.

[@angelakosbab5366]

Beautiful

[@sandrasmith7346]

I’m so glad you went to Mackinac Island and shared it with us. What a bummer that you couldn’t go in the Grand Hotel. 😢

[@shawnelgersma6795]

traverse city michigan is cherry capital its a nice city as well

[@anitalittleton5859]

Been to Mackinac Island twice, love it.

[@mrgreen9900]

DANG, I have been wanting to see Mackinac Island! Loved St Ignas was in the area for work 4 years ago in the wrong time to go!! THANKS for the UPPERS DELIGHT And as I expected it is the have and the have nots! Hate that!

[@gardensofthegods]

There are other excellent vids on other channels that show you the island also .

[@lisaanderson8235]

I was hoping Alisa would get to enjoy some Mackinac fudge!😊👍Thank you for continuing to explore and showcase our beautiful state.❤️❤️

[@EECCTravels]

Oh you know I was getting some fudge!!

[@gardensofthegods]

@@EECCTravels Incredible that the water is so clear ... btw have you ever heard of any people going to that island in the winter ? I think it would be beautiful and interesting if one had a room with a fireplace and could maybe go sledding and most importantly go for a ride in a real horse-drawn sled which I would imagine they might have .

[@annecalkins7167]

Most of the horses are ferried to the mainland for the winter. There is no reliable way to get feed and hay to the island after the ferries stop running in October. The only transportation to the island in the winter is by plane or snowmobile once the ice bridge forms. Only year round residents stay, and they need to prepare and stock up before winter.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@annecalkins7167 Very interesting , and thank you for telling us this . Hopefully those horses get to rest up and relax when they are sent to the mainland .

[@Albanwinter]

Alisa, Jason...step away from the boats. Step away. Hahaha I've wanted to go to Mackinac Island for a long time now. I used to watch a travel show from Michigan and oh, that place looked soooo inviting!

[@rebeccacraig6604]

Hi to you too I have been watching you guys for a very long time and I just wanted to say I love you guys and love your family. All your cruises that you guys have done we have done multiple cruises but we live in a beautiful place called Indian hills right below South lake Tahoe so if you guys are ever in the mood for seeing another beautiful lake go cruise to South lake Tahoe take the gondola ride up to heavenly valley and also take the MS Dixie ride you can do in the morning or in the evening the evening they have a dinner and a show anyways thank you for all kindness. The Craig's in Indiana hills Nevada out skirts of Carson City Nevada.

[@playinghooky2352]

Please please please let me know if you guys are also going to see lake st clair Michigan!!! I would love to take you all out fishing been watching you for year!! And Semper Fi

[@gardensofthegods]

To make sure they are sure to see your comment please find their thumbnail or logo here where they have responded to others ... and click on to that and put your response there ... they are probably more likely to see it , believe me as a lot of the people who have channels don't read all of the comments .

[@debbiec6216]

I like Lake St. Clair aka Gross Point , very nice section of Detroit , where the "million dollar" homes are along the lake. That was interesting place to visit . There's alot of regions "small towns" in michigan , that's very pretty . I like Lake Orion , michigan , only place we haven't been Upper Michigan . We visit Michigan and Indiana . where we live , it's fast to get to many states , each one , is one a day drive or 12 hours at the most. We have friends in Minnesota, that's another state I like . Overall I like a lot of States in USA. This year we went to 9 States and later another 5 States, total of 14 States this year, the most we have ever went in 5 months. Just like Missouri, there's alot of beautiful ( smaller cities ) , they are nice and clean cities. Well manage. Tenneesee, Kentucky , has pretty "little cities" . I really like Murray Kentucky . Tenneesee , I like Gatlinburg, Franklin, there's a huge list of cities in these States. Wyoming , and my newest State is Utah, oh my , that's a beautiful State too . In South Carolina , there's nice cities Charleston , etc very nice smaller cities.

[@lindastover9541]

Great video ❤❤❤❤

[@pamelahawkins1014]

This is on my bucket list! Where did you guys stay?

[@lovesfall2168]

Glad you're touring our beautiful state of Michigan.

[@briantumara7222]

Welcome to Michigan Check out Harbor Springs and the Tunnel Of Trees

[@AspireToInspire_22]

Great video! I contacted Amy for a quote. Hoping you can get me scheduled for a cruise!

[@quattroformaggi]

i love that there are still dress codes in certain places 👍🏽

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes they certainly need it here in America ... another thing that gets on my nerves is when people take a real big bite of food ... very hard for me to watch . I guess I'm so squeamish .

[@bob.bobman]

LOL two smells... Now the imagination doesn't have to go to far to think of where they source the ingredients for the fudge. 😮

[@Katelyn_loves11]

No rum runner at the pink pony?! Guess you gotta go back.

[@Whitewinger05]

Well,don’t get them confused!😂

[@KironManuelCards]

In Malaysia and Singapore there are car free islands. There are only bikes there .I have been twice to the island in Malaysia.Everything except cars!

[@polarhockey03]

Y’all missed a few opportunities in the mackinac area. For camping mill creek is the best campground from our experience as we much prefer Mackinac over st ignace. Also on the island the carriage tour is a must do if you haven’t been before

[@lizardstravels]

the tall flowers are called Hollyhocks

[@FjHenderson]

I assume your headed for the picture rocks. If you go on the boat toyr go in the morning and if there is no wind your going to be bliwn away by the views of the mirror like of the water against the rock walls.

[@bethfernandez4381]

Hollyhock flowers.

[@justjulesinmi]

So glad you enjoyed Mackinac Island! It's one of our many treasures here in MI. Glad you hit the Pink Pony. The Lake Huron beaches here in MI are very rocky, all down the coast. The waters all around Mackinac are pretty clear...and cold! lol Did you have to pay to go up to the Grand Hotel? They started charging to go up to the porch years ago. I remember being able to just go up and visit when I was a kid. I don't think you were able to enter unless you had a reservation. Not sure, never went inside. Did you get a chance to see where Christopher Reeve sat in the film, Somewhere In Time? That was one of the few times cars were allowed on the island. You'll have to come back when you have a few days to spend time around the Straits, there is so much to see! Loving the sneak peek for the next video! Taquahmenon Falls are a really cool place to visit, too. Thanks for showing how beautiful our #PureMichigan is! 💜✋

[@samanthar6823]

No they are not rocky all the way down the coast of Lake Huron. Try visiting Harrisville through Tawas beaches (Oscoda is the best in my opinion), also some beaches on the tip and western tip of the thumb are sandy.

[@justjulesinmi]

@@samanthar6823 I've been to Harrisville, I guess I only remember the rocky beaches. Thanks for letting me know.

[@samanthar6823]

Come visit the area again, it is beautiful and much quieter than west coast of MI!

[@debbiec6216]

What is their dress code in the evening ? Are there other places to stay on the island?

[@justjulesinmi]

@@debbiec6216 I'm pretty sure the dress code is formal for evening. I'm sure the website has all the information. There are many other hotels and some B&Bs to stay at on the island.

[@debbiedempsky8160]

Looks like a Rose of Sharon, but didn't get a good look at it.

[@joyceroth7211]

hollyhocks

[@ginas.6656]

Heard great things about the great lakes. So what kind of fish is the white fish?

[@EECCTravels]

It is a white flaky fish, very good 👍

[@ginas.6656]

@@EECCTravels does it have a name?

[@samanthar6823]

It's just called white fish. Google the scientific name.

[@samanthar6823]

I looked up the name for you. Coregonus clupeaformis

[@ginas.6656]

@@samanthar6823 thank you!

[@lesleyputnam8261]

I think they are holly hock flowers

[@debbiec6216]

Does it take 1 or 2 days to see this place ? I heard the best time to visit "May", before tourist season. If you wanted to stay on the island, what is the second best place to stay ? Or where is a good website to check out the hotels ,etc? I am a newbie , gathering information. If I'm going to visit this island I'm going to stay on it overnight at least.

[@saboryciudad]

Not having cars sucks 😮

[@zavezey]

i think i talked to u in dolly wood a few days ago

[@christopherandkarencobb2821]

By any chance will you be stopping in Frankenmuth

[@lindahigginbotham8279]

Hollyhocks

[@Hsasummer]

Are you coming to traverse city? It’s beautiful here

[@EECCTravels]

We passed through and spent the night there but didn’t have time to do much. We will be back.

[@Hsasummer]

@@EECCTravels If you do, try visiting The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, it's an old asylum that's been turned into shops and restaurants

[@reneeoverbeck7866]

Are they gladiolus?

[@marlenejohnston9046]

No....they are hollyhocks!

[@joannewhitman313]

Jason, Draught is pronounced draft.

[@connielowe1111]

holly hocks?

[@shelleydavis9956]

A town out of time.

[@IdrizFetinci-kw9br]

I was there with my family,,totally overrated. Never seen more bikes and horse poop in my life,everything is ridiculously expensive.

[@zidri1]

Overrated,expensive,not really worth it.