Mackinac Island

[bishir]

I'm going to Mackinac Island for the first time in June and I was wondering if anyone one here would like to give any tips are suggestions on the trip.

Thanks,

James

 

[Quick Turbo V6]

Watch out for the horse turds It's nice up there. When in June are you going? The ST. Ignace car cruise is at the end of June I think.


Scott

 

[bishir]

First week of June..

 

[VernLee]

Rent a couple bikes, great way to get around, you can ride all the way around the island,

 

[bishir]

We have a bike rack and planned on bringing our bikes. Will we be able to bring them with us?

 

[Quick Turbo V6]

Originally posted by bishir
We have a bike rack and planned on bringing our bikes. Will we be able to bring them with us?

Yep you can bring them. Unless you want one of those two person bikes to ride. You know the one where you'll be doing all the work and she will just sit there Or maybe that just happens to me..........


Scott

 

[bishir]

Originally posted by Quick Turbo V6
Yep you can bring them. Unless you want one of those two person bikes to ride. You know the one where you'll be doing all the work and she will just sit there Or maybe that just happens to me..........


Scott

Yeah, those tandem bikes are a fight waiting to happen.

Looking for a nice relaxing vacation this year (ie. sitting around) and this sounds like a good place.

 

[Drivenmenuts]

Take a light coat or sweatshirt with you. That island can get cool with a lake breeze. The island is basically a tourist trap, but has some historical significance. Ft. Mackinac was occupied by the British, the US, and the french. The downtown area has those little shops that women seem to love, but also has a few bars to grab a cold one too, if you know what I mean.

You'll exit east off I-75 before you get to Mackinaw Bridge. Go thru the downtown area and there will be the ferry services not far away. Just look for signs for Sheppler's or Arnold's ferry boats.

And bring your wallet. That island isn't cheap.

 

[bishir]

Originally posted by Drivenmenuts


And bring your wallet. That island isn't cheap.

Thanks, but my wife had that already.

 

[VernLee]

Bishir, I assume you will be driving, what route will you be taking into Mich.

 

[bishir]

I haven't decided yet, but will be coming from INDY.

 

[bishir]

Hey, so far Michigan isn't too bad. I'm in Lansing and when I stopped for the night there was a small cruise-in at the local diner.