Mackinac Island is one of the premiere tourist destinations in the Midwest, located off the state's coast within Lake Huron. The entire 3.8-square-mile island is protected as a National Historic Landmark and has been a nationally-renowned tourist retreat since the Gilded Age, preserving beautiful examples of Victorian-era architecture such as the spectacular Victorian Grand Hotel. Visitors can enjoy a trip back in time during their stay, as the island is famously car-free to protect its significant natural areas and quaint downtown region's historic character. Outdoor recreational opportunities are offered at the massive Mackinac Island State Park, with boutique stores, upscale and casual restaurants, and happening nightlife spots populating the island's urban areas. Cultural attractions include the preserved buildings of Fort Mackinac, a former British and American military outpost, and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, which showcases works by regional indigenous artists.

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