Mackinac Island is a charming car-free getaway where horse-drawn carriages, stunning Victorian architecture, and fudge shops create a timeless retreat.
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"Mackinac Island is ranked as the No. 1 most cycle-friendly city in the world due to its lack of motorized vehicles and high percentage of low-stress bike routes, scoring over 99 points in multiple categories." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'
"Known for its preserved Victorian architecture and car-free environment."
"A car-free island known for its horse-drawn carriages, Victorian architecture, and the newly renovated Inn at Stonecliffe."
"Mackinac Island is renowned for its car-less lifestyle, where visitors travel by snowmobile in the winter and by horse, bike, or foot throughout the year, offering a unique and tranquil experience." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"Mackinac Island is unique in that cars and trucks are banned, so residents and visitors rely on horse-drawn carriages and bicycles for transportation. Its historic downtown has cozy cafes, quaint shops, and plenty of well-preserved Colonial, Georgian, and Greek Revival architecture. One T+L reader sums up the destination perfectly: “there’s no place like it.” (Mackinac is home to three of T+L readers' 10 favorite midwest resorts: Hotel Iroquois, Island House Hotel, and Grand Hotel.)" - Travel + Leisure Editors
