Mackinac Island is a 3.8-square-mile island within Lake Huron that has served as the indigenous home of the Odawa people, the site of a strategic fur trading center during North America’s colonial period, and a popular resort colony during the late 19th century. Today, much of the island is preserved within Mackinac Island State Park, though a variety of tourist attractions remain for year-round fun. The island is famously car-free and is listed as a National Historic Landmark, showcasing beautiful Victorian-style architecture at sites such as the Victorian Grand Hotel.

Fort Mackinac preserves 14 buildings associated with a British and American military outpost, while the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum showcases works by local and indigenous artists. A variety of tourist attractions are also located throughout the island, including boutique stores, fudge shops, and nightlife spots.

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