The island's Lilac Festival was ranked third among 10 flower festivals in the U.S., according to USA TODAY's 10best Readers' Choice Awards. In 2024, Mackinac Island was first in the best travel ...

Voted a top travel destination by Travel + Leisure and USA TODAY 10Best readers, Mackinac Island continues to captivate ...

The island annual lilac festival takes place in June each year. More than 500 draft horses work on Mackinac Island. They are part of carriage tours, private rides and horseback adventures.