It's in the book, "100 things to see before you die." If you aren't familiar, Mackinaw Island in Michigan has no motorized vehicles--only horses and bicycles. There's an 8 mile loop around the island along with lots of other "touristy" things to do. I rented a bicycle and did one loop, lunch at the pub, then a second loop on my one-speed beach cruiser. Highly suggest it!
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05-06-2009, 04:53 PM #1
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Add Mackinaw Island to cycling dream vacations!
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05-06-2009, 05:08 PM #2
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And they have amazing fudge. Mmmmmmm.
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05-06-2009, 05:10 PM #3
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I've done that too!
Stayed at The Grand Hotel. It was July and it was too cold to swim
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05-06-2009, 06:05 PM #4
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Yes, that is a very good time! Just make sure if you rent a bike on the island that the tires have air...
In case you couldn't guess, I'm speaking from experience.
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05-06-2009, 08:31 PM #5
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Oooooh, now I want to watch Somewhere in Time!
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05-06-2009, 08:37 PM #6
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There are pictures of me, in my pram, in front of the steps of the Grand Hotel. I was even wearing a bonnet.
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05-11-2009, 10:17 AM #7
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It's pretty much always too cold to swim up there. Brrrrrrrrr.
Originally Posted by Zen
I've done that too!
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05-06-2009, 09:08 PM #8
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Totally on my list of places I want to ride
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