I worked a total of 7 seasons, including a winter so i know the wonderful seasons. I was also blessed to have had my dream wedding there at Inn at Stonecliffe, 2005. These are some of the best years of my life. The Island is and will always be a part of me. Mackinac Island IS Pure Michigan!
I love Mackinac Island! Would love to be an Islander. Not a fan of winter, but lived in Michigan all my life. There is such beauty and magic on the Island.
Love spending my summers with my Grandmother on Mackinac Island up in the village. She had a giant wicker swing I'd sleep on sometimes at night. It was an amazing childhood. Grocery shopping at Dowds, ballet lessons at the town hall. My brother-in-law was the Chef at the Grand Hotel. Sisters worked at tracers and the Grand and me and the St. Onges and other kids went all over the island. I wanted to spend the winter with my Grandmother and go to school there but my mom would never let me. I cherish those days.
I am a Native Texan and my family has been in Texas since 1835 (before it was a state) so I don't think I could stand the Michigan winters. However, I do want to come visit Mackinac Island, Detroit and other places in Michigan. Mackinac Island intrigues me because of the bicycles and horses only rule as well as history- MY kind of place! I love this contrast of Summer Tourist Season and Winter Citizens only season. I love the Mayor's vision! More cities need her vision! By the way, one of my Swedish ancestors who came to Texas in the 1870's left for Michigan because he said it was too hot in Texas! I want to see the carriage museum and stable! Maybe I should come in the Winter since I am not fond of big crowds and like the local feel! Jackson train station looks amazing too! Perhaps my Swedish ancestor, Victor Sandstrom was there! I am a Certified Historic House Specialist and Horse Property Specialist so these places are right up my alley! I'd like to compare the "Texas" Bar B Q to TEXAS BarBQ. Sure looks authentic! My husband Ralph has his own smoker here in the Austin Texas area so we are BarBQ afficionados! LOL
We got our credit card robed from that restaurant across from that big hotel, never let the staff take your card away make never let your card out of your site. The fraud department contacted us but they looked after it . They had charged 800 bucks to our card, one of the servers that took care of us at that restaurant so please be very careful. The police said it goes on a lot at that island
Michigan winters can be deadly. but if your smart it shouldnt be an issue. Detroit sucks. its a dangerous dump. we do every thing we can do, to avoid detroit. The island is very expensive. very touristy. very busy. but wonderful. shop the main street. THEN go ride around the island. Wife and I kayaked from the mainland to the island last summer. amazing experience.
Every city makes fun of tourists. You should hear the stuff we'd say, down in Florida....lol Love your sense of humor, by the way! Amazing tour, informative, and enjoyable. I've always wanted to visit Mackinac Island....in the winter....but, I've probably stay...lol. I reside in Idaho, now....after years of travel nursing all over America. I just might get to the Island.
I live in a tourist town in northeast Florida. I sure wish we had an off-season when there were no tourists. It's like living in downtown Disney world. I live in a tourist town in northeast Florida. I think we can safely close to tourist development Council now…
Let me see, Ella Sharp Park, the birthplace of the Republican Party, if down South the antebellum homes on Washington and Franklin Streets, the diversity, Cascades, the old Jackson Car Manufacturing plant, and all you can find is a train station or some barbecue joint. WOW!
LOL I live here and Mackinac Island does not have motorized vehicles like cars and motorcycles but we DO have things like work trucks, police cars, and ambulances. So stop trying to pretend that Mackinac Island is not unique! Mackinac is the only city that bans cars in the United States. Point proven Tong Yang who probably never even been in the state of Michigan.
All the signs and maps say "Mackinac Island". How come many people including you say "Mackinaw Island". I was amazed that even the mayor said it wrong! Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Bridge but Mackinac Island. There might be a native American accent the way Mackinac is pronounced. But isn't it officially Mackinac Island? Please verify and let us all know. I am a proud Michigander and very fond of its history. Please let me know what is proper. Thank you.
You do a video of MI but not a single local indian is shown just the white man.I use to live and work on the island back in the early 70's.If it were'nt for the local indians makianc would sink into lake michigan
I worked a total of 7 seasons, including a winter so i know the wonderful seasons. I was also blessed to have had my dream wedding there at Inn at Stonecliffe, 2005. These are some of the best years of my life. The Island is and will always be a part of me. Mackinac Island IS Pure Michigan!
Michael Flynn I worked at the Grand for a year. It sure is beautiful isn’t it Michael? 💕❤️
I love Mackinac Island! Would love to be an Islander. Not a fan of winter, but lived in Michigan all my life. There is such beauty and magic on the Island.
Vintage Black Arabians I loved living on the island for a year! Totally agree with you about our winters too 😂💕❤️
This is the best show on tv, we watch it all the time
Love spending my summers with my Grandmother on Mackinac Island up in the village. She had a giant wicker swing I'd sleep on sometimes at night. It was an amazing childhood. Grocery shopping at Dowds, ballet lessons at the town hall. My brother-in-law was the Chef at the Grand Hotel. Sisters worked at tracers and the Grand and me and the St. Onges and other kids went all over the island. I wanted to spend the winter with my Grandmother and go to school there but my mom would never let me. I cherish those days.
Well written. If you were an author I'd buy your works.
I am a Native Texan and my family has been in Texas since 1835 (before it was a state) so I don't think I could stand the Michigan winters. However, I do want to come visit Mackinac Island, Detroit and other places in Michigan. Mackinac Island intrigues me because of the bicycles and horses only rule as well as history- MY kind of place! I love this contrast of Summer Tourist Season and Winter Citizens only season. I love the Mayor's vision! More cities need her vision! By the way, one of my Swedish ancestors who came to Texas in the 1870's left for Michigan because he said it was too hot in Texas! I want to see the carriage museum and stable! Maybe I should come in the Winter since I am not fond of big crowds and like the local feel! Jackson train station looks amazing too! Perhaps my Swedish ancestor, Victor Sandstrom was there! I am a Certified Historic House Specialist and Horse Property Specialist so these places are right up my alley! I'd like to compare the "Texas" Bar B Q to TEXAS BarBQ. Sure looks authentic! My husband Ralph has his own smoker here in the Austin Texas area so we are BarBQ afficionados! LOL
We got our credit card robed from that restaurant across from that big hotel, never let the staff take your card away make never let your card out of your site. The fraud department contacted us but they looked after it . They had charged 800 bucks to our card, one of the servers that took care of us at that restaurant so please be very careful. The police said it goes on a lot at that island
Michigan winters can be deadly. but if your smart it shouldnt be an issue. Detroit sucks. its a dangerous dump. we do every thing we can do, to avoid detroit. The island is very expensive. very touristy. very busy. but wonderful. shop the main street. THEN go ride around the island. Wife and I kayaked from the mainland to the island last summer. amazing experience.
Sweet! ❤
I love Mackinac Island so much !
Most beautiful place you could ever see
My happy place…stay at the cottage inn often.
I am in the background of this.
Nick,your right,ive been to mackinaw island and i love it there,its basically my home away from home
^5
Every city makes fun of tourists. You should hear the stuff we'd say, down in Florida....lol
Love your sense of humor, by the way! Amazing tour, informative, and enjoyable. I've always wanted to visit Mackinac Island....in the winter....but, I've probably stay...lol.
I reside in Idaho, now....after years of travel nursing all over America. I just might get to the Island.
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I grew up and both in Jackson MI and I've never been in the train station.
Come to Mackinac Island during Christmas. It's awesome. You will experience a warm comforting visit. Mackinac is awesome during the winter.
wow this is like so awesome!☺
Their Mayor said a mouth full. They won't to keep their history and traditions. So is our America:) God Bless
Blah. Blah. Blah. Quit watching CZcams then. The forefathers were not.
Looks like a lot of fun.
It’s pretty cool seeing stuff like this about a place I’ve been to countless times, and hearing them mention Sault Sainte Marie since I live there.
I'm from DeTour
I was born in Jackson, MI in 1968. Grew up in the U.P. !!!
going to Mackinac island on the 15 &16 😍 can't be more exited
I live in a tourist town in northeast Florida. I sure wish we had an off-season when there were no tourists. It's like living in downtown Disney world. I live in a tourist town in northeast Florida. I think we can safely close to tourist development Council now…
I miss living there!
I'm the little girl in the pink coat in the sled lol
I would love to visit.
I want to visit in January.
HOME. I live in GR but, the island is home.
Let me see, Ella Sharp Park, the birthplace of the Republican Party, if down South the antebellum homes on Washington and Franklin Streets, the diversity, Cascades, the old Jackson Car Manufacturing plant, and all you can find is a train station or some barbecue joint. WOW!
2:21, that is a nice sounding Khalenberg D2
I want that winter Island trip on my wishlist and not Jackson Prison because I worked inside there doing demolition work.
Ok after seeing the bbq I want that on my wish list to please.
at 07:36 I see a automobile! Looks like a TRUCK! BUSTED Mackinac, totally busted!
Are there houses for rent on the island?
Hell Yeah
bro what a mustache!
Pornstache
LOL I live here and Mackinac Island does not have motorized vehicles like cars and motorcycles but we DO have things like work trucks, police cars, and ambulances. So stop trying to pretend that Mackinac Island is not unique! Mackinac is the only city that bans cars in the United States. Point proven Tong Yang who probably never even been in the state of Michigan.
I went too Mackinaw Island once and it was closed and i never went back!
Why is it pronounced makinaw but spelled with a (c) at thevend
paxwallacejazz it’s a French word it is not pronounced
starbucks.. now how sad
We can get you a pooper scooper job.
All the signs and maps say "Mackinac Island". How come many people including you say "Mackinaw Island". I was amazed that even the mayor said it wrong! Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Bridge but Mackinac Island. There might be a native American accent the way Mackinac is pronounced. But isn't it officially Mackinac Island? Please verify and let us all know. I am a proud Michigander and very fond of its history. Please let me know what is proper. Thank you.
French pronounciation
is medical marijuana allowed on the island?
Its recreational now so it should be allowed however on the slide because its probably frowned on but I will definately take a couple oz with me. Lol
I do not believe the claim that the store is the oldest in the country. One would think the oldest would be in Virginia or Massachusetts.
It's the oldest family owned grocery store
It probably needs a few more qualifiers such as "The oldest family owned grocery store on an island in Michigan".
Lol
Peggy is a real renegade
They keep saying no cars but every video has a vehicle lol
You do a video of MI but not a single local indian is shown just the white man.I use to live and work on the island back in the early 70's.If it were'nt for the local indians makianc would sink into lake michigan
There's not a lot bud
Actually not a lot of native population on Mackinac Island, moreso northern at St Ignace.
Could have got ol' Ted Nugent in this episode. But the left wing wanna-be hippie-crits drove him out of Jackson.
He should be kicked out of the country not just Jackson.
I think the point is to Michigan look interesting and inviting, though.