The Magic of Mackinac Island, Michigan
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2021
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The Magic of Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island in Michigan felt like a theme park:
- a short ferry ride is required to get there
- there are no cars allowed only horses and their carriages
- you'll find the majestic Mackinac Island Grand Hotel rivaling the imaginary Grand Budapest Hotel
- there are endless mounds of fudge (check out Joann's Fudge) and good restaurants
- you can take a dip in the crystal clear waters #unsalted with an arch rock to hike up to
You get the idea. This place has a rich history, and although this is not a travel guide per se, we do share what an action-packed day would look like on the island!
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I lived on Mackinac Island for a season....back in 1994? It was wild and weird and awesome.....Biked everywhere, worked in a T-shirt shop...our employer paid for our housing on the island. A bunch of us lived in a house. It was fun. I love going to the Mission Point Resort and going to the bar and sitting and looking out at the lake while having pizza and a drink....There was a fancy restaurant in the middle of the island...and the biking trails throughout were so cool! Lots of history and I may have encountered a ghost!!!
What an experience! That sounds amazing, would have loved to see how it was back then! Thanks for sharing Cara, all the best!
@@ONWorldTravel I honestly don't think it's changed much ...looks very similar......
If a freighter went by the bartender at Mission Point rang a bell and offered a beer for a buck
If anyone out there is a Christopher Reeves fan, please watch Somewhere in Time. Great movie if you don't mind crying at times. It was filmed at the Grand hotel..
That’s cool, will have to check that out! Thanks for sharing Troy!
Was filmed on the island too not just in the Grand Hotel. You guys didn’t reference the movie or did I miss it. Lol. Was just up there in St Ignance and Petosky for J4 weekend. Love it there!
Yes. A very sentimental film!
My husband of 40 years and I went to see the movie on our very first date 42 years ago :)
Wow, this is my one of my FAVORITE movie6... I didn't know this.
I visited from Australia and loved this place the Grand Hotel is bloody expensive where they filmed SOMEWHERE IN TIME featuring Christopher Reeve And Jane Seymour in 1980.
I've worked there 2 seasons going back this year. I've been all over but the island is my favorite place in the US. So beautiful and relaxing.
Want to move there!
@@dans5662youll want you move out too!
As a cinematographer this video was really well done🙌 great broll and good editing
Loved this trip with you guys! 🤩 Such a cool historical place that you showed it’s true beauty 🥰🌷 I love that you share points of interest and how to travel on a budget! Always fresh & entertaining 😎 Michigan is a definite must on my travel list 💗 👏
Mackinac is awesome! So much history and beauty, for sure. Glad you enjoyed it Joanie! :)
The biggest thing about Mackinaw Island is the history and you didn't share any of that. The beautiful old homes (some from the 18th century), the fort, the churches, the gardens and the interior of the island. If you stay until the last ferry back at 11pm you'll have several hours with out all the tourist and its so beautiful after dark. Not to mention coming back on the ferry with all the lights lit on the Mackinaw bridge. I spent a season working at the Grand Hotel in the late 90's. It's not like Disney! Its a real place that many people call home.
I encourage everyone to come and experience it for themselves. Bring your own bike, get away from the docks and explore. Mackinaw city is tiny and fantastic too.
That is true Gail, Mackinaw has a very rich history. We read a lot about the history but chose not to share it in the video. We wanted to do a more visual/lighter video on what the average visitor would experience. To be honest, we could have easily spent more time there and learned even more about the history. Thanks for sharing, all the best!
The biggest thing for you is not the biggest thing for everyone Karen.
Having lived there, one would think you would know how to S P E L L MACKINAC ISLAND!! There's a different spelling between Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City. And Charlevoix is definitely pronounced "CHARLEVOY" and NOT "CharleVUWAH"... just so irritates me to watch all these dumb vlogs of young people RVing cross-country like they're doing something so uniquely bohemian yet they so rarely bother to research and area's history or simple pronunciation of where they are. Ask a local. They'll at least know how to pronounce where they are, and if they don't know much else about the area,, they'll likely know someone who does. It's real simple.
@@shutupshelley1793 It's sad that your life is so empty that this is how you spend your time. 😆
I worked on Mackinac Island when I was a teenager back in the 60s it was a wonderful experience and I’ll never forget. I need to go back and see how much it has changed.
My mother's family are all from here and these two are doing a commendable job showing it off. Thanks..
Your videos are so much fun to watch! Getting better every week! Keep making us laugh!
So nice to hear Chris, always appreciate the feedback! We do our best to always have fun with it 😂
Just came across your video, I usually go to Mackinac Island and stay a few nights! The scene you showed in the hotel hallway and thought of ‘The Shining’, priceless! I say this every year I am there!! Made me laugh…but so true!! Great video
For the content you are delivering, you should have millions of subs, great work as usual!
Appreciate the support, thanks for that! All the best!
Went to the island each year as a child. Great memories. The fort is very cool. The bike ride around the island is best. Thanks
Must have been pretty cool going there as a kid! Probably changed a lot over the year too! All the best
Great making of this video!!🌟 super fun to watch :)
Thanks Joy! All the best!
FANTASTIC VIDEO !!!!! I had no idea this place existed !!!! Looks like a really fun place. Love following you guys !!!! Always entertaining❤️❤️🙌🙌 Blessings to you both !!!!
Hey Krista! We didn't either. Who knew Michigan had a mini Hawaii? haha thanks so much. We appreciate it!
you guys are awesome. it was fun to watch your video. keep it up👍😍
I love this video, Mackinac Island is absolutely lovely.. I only have one small issues with some slight misinformation.. Mackinac Island is actually located within Lake Huron which is actually the 2nd largest lake in the world.
Good to know Mary, thanks for sharing! Appreciate your support! 🙌🏽
That is inaccurate. It's either third or fourth (if you include saline lakes)
@@stanleywang7367 Freshwater lakes: Caspian Sea is #1, Superior #2, Huron #3
@@jamesalexander8872 You're forgetting Lake Victoria. Also the Caspian Sea is saline.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
just discovered your channel. glad to see you hit my neck of the woods. we did our first rv shakedown trip to Indian River Rv camground since it's only 5 miles from our home. It's hard to go rving out of state, when we live in the greatest summer location.
That’s very true Nj! We still had lots we wanted to see, we could easily have spent the entire summer there! And we loved our time at the Indian River campground! Enjoy it! 🙌🏽
Such a cute place. I def wanna check it out one day. Love your videos.
Thanks Ang, you totally should! Such a unique spot!
I’m from down south Michigan. Love going up there. Always a great time.
It’s always a treat to see your videos every week.
Thanks for the kind words Linda! 😃
Great video, well done. Next time I would suggest spending at least one night on the island, the evenings downtown are great. The Bicycle Street Inn, Murray Hotel, Chippewa Hotel, and the Lake View Hotel are some good options.
Actually I'm going tommrow so I'm really excited about what I'm gonna see!!, Honestly Mackinac Island looks so beautiful 😍
Omg…your grand hotel sequence was funny! Love the r-e-d-r-u-m reference!!! You guys are truly gifted..
Haha you know we had to do it, immediately thought of that scene when I saw the carpet 😂
Great video good video editing very entertaining and I watched it to the end
Haha thanks Michael!! Cheers!
You two crack me up!! Living the dream🤪🤪
Horn's is a must, great folks run it, food is always outstanding!
This is awesome. We’re from Michigan (Constantine) and I’ve never been to Mackinac Island. Sad but now exciting!
I loved this video! Great camera work, great editing. You are getting a sub.
Thanks Matt! Cheers, all the best!
Wow what a beautiful place-can’t wait to visit when borders open!
Yes, def add it to your list! 🙌🏽
As a local, I thought this was a funny video, but also as a local, I must correct the use of Mackinac and Mackinaw. It’s MackinaC Island, and MackinaW City…..😎
very cool key points in Michigan I am from Michigan and you guys did great
Thanks for the feedback!! All the best!
This is such a love hate relationship. I love watching you guys, hate that I’m not full time in my camper. Keep the videos coming so a man can dream. 🥲🥲🥲
Haha it’s gonna happen for you Matthew! What you focus on eventually becomes reality!! We’re rooting for you, all the best!
The island ambulance sticker scheme is designed like a horse carriage. Glad you enjoyed your trip to northern Michigan. Good skiing in the winter if you like to ski.
Good to know Tom! I’m sure it would be so beautiful under the snow 🙌🏽
Good to know Tom! I’m sure it would be so beautiful under the snow 🙌🏽
Great video! Love your channel!!
Thanks Frankie! Means a lot, all the best to you!
The montage of the hotel hallways were SO COOL AND FUNNY
Haha thanks 😂
OMG...I almost pissed my pants laughing with the Red roooom!
Haha glad you caught that Michalene! 😂
Another great video!! I have always wondered if the island was a little bit like Disney Land lol Great insight on it THANKS
Haha definitely had Disneyland vibes 😂 thanks again for watching Wendy!
Michigan looks beautiful!
"It feels like a theme park." FOR SURE! Very Stepford Wives. And I agree with your assessment that somehow it's poopy, smelly AND YET super charming - ha!
Haha poopy yet charming sums it up nicely 😂
Great video!
Eek I’m headed up there for the lilac festival, live near Detroit so we go all the time. Loving watching y’all discover it for the first time
Thanks, we really enjoyed it! Michigan’s got lots to see!
You two are so funny & entertaining . Great video.
Thanks Nick! 🤘🏽
Extremely underrated content. Keep grinding out videos!
Thanks GDJ! We appreciate your support!
Wow, putting this place on the list!
we couldn't believe it was in Michigan! Looks like a mini hawaii with no sharks. WIN!
Thank You For Sharing 🇺🇸
Let the man close his eyes 👀. ;) Thanks for the adventure.
Haha thanks Brad, all the best!
Glad you enjoyed one of Michigan's many treasures. I'm surprised you didn't mention the filming of "Somewhere in Time" with Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymore.
One of my favorite places on earth, Makkena Island. Definitely have to work at least an overnight on the island. Lots of really nice bed-and-breakfasts. So awesome to wake up in the morning so that clean fresh air and the sound of horse clopping. Maybe even learn how to play euchre??
Some friends and I are planning a trip here this coming fall. Funny how when we got the idea you posted this video the same day! Must be fate
Heck yea Michael, you’ll love it! Very beautiful and the coastal loop is a must do whether you walk or bike it!
Good Video!
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Excellent video
lol... I love your channel banner. Insanely good haha.
Going to Mackinaw this weekend with the family... so thanks for this!
Thanks! 😂
Omg it looks hella clean
Tis
Nice video 👍
Thanks! 🤘🏽
Awesome Videos My Niece Came From Guatemala to work at Grand Hotel. i Going in 1 Week to See Her.
Great look at Macinac! Having just been there a few weeks ago, I can still smell the poo and taste the fudge, or is that smell the fudge.....? Anyway, thanks for showing the Grand, we cheeped out and didn't pay to go in😉. Love your videos! Dave and Lorrie
haha I'm sure most of our next videos you guys will say "hey we were just there too." ;) thanks Dave and Lorrie! Safe travels and great meeting you again!
Friend of mine from Michigan says the parts of Michigan I've been to several times isn't even considered Michigan to people who live in northern Michigan. In that case, I've never been to Michigan. Otherwise, I have been several times. And I can see why she would miss it.
mackinac island is one of my favorite places
This is a quiet day!
The air must be magnificent there
I think I was here a day after you guys. You need like 4 days 3 nights on Mackinac Island!
We could have easily stayed longer but had already booked the next place, might just have to come back 👍🏽
I am adding this city to my bucket list, I don't know when I am going to visit the USA but will make it one day surely.🙃
Btw you guys are super funny...💐💐
I love the grand Budapest hotel reference, firs thing I thought of when I heard the nsme😂
Had to, that’s immediately what we thought of!
One of the places I wanna visit 💖
You’ve got to Michelle!! Definitely do a tour of the Grand Hotel too, I think it’s $10 for the day!!
Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 love your videos
The lake Mackinac Island is on is actually Lake Huron, the split is by the bridge
Good to know, thanks for sharing! 🙌🏽
i’ve been here a lot and my parents surprised me with a trip in 2 weeks! can’t wait
That’s awesome, have a great trip!
@@ONWorldTravel thanks!
You two are hilarious!
🤓 we have fun with it lol
Just an amazing place for everyone.
It’s a good time!
Thank you for visiting the Great Lakes, the north coast of the United States.
I’m so surprised I’ve never heard of this spot before, gorgeous fr
That island is really good I was in boic blan island n we flight that’s really cool Great Lakes…….
During the winter time uff dare to spin over frozen lake lol 🤣🤣🤣
I just watch my first video.
Automatically hooked!
Woo! Glad you found us Mitch! :-)
Darn Lake Superior. It’s bigger than Lake Huron but no one goes to visit Lake Superior to swim in it because it’s always freezing!
Heard it’s beautiful there too!
@@ONWorldTravel Factcheck; Lake Superior is quite swimmable after mid-July in general. Whitefish Bay on east end of Lake S in particular. 65-80degrees if you're lucky. Also Marquette beaches are awesome!
My husband and I were visiting the island, and as we were in line to get on the ferry to leave, the coast guard had a safety check of peoples bags. We all joked they were looking for fudge! that in order to be allowed to leave you had to buy fudge as a get off the island tax!
The building on the left that's green,is that where the fudge is made at on the huge piece of marble? I haven't been there since I was around 10 years old, I'm now 57. Memories, first went the when I was camp than my parents went..
Yea they make it on these huge marble slabs in each store!! Definitely lots to choose from, felt paralysis by analysis as soon as we walked in 😂 had to pick the right one!! I’m sure it’s changed a lot, would be interesting for you to go back! All the best!
Well, to be fair to the horses and the people walking bikes, Mackinac Island is surprisingly hilly. Just walking up to the fort can wind you if you're not super in shape.
Good choice with the Mighty Mac's Burgers. Kingston's Kitchen is an awesome Jamaican restarant for something different.
During the spring is breath taking beautiful uff
Hi guys, thanks for this awesome informational video. We are planning to visit the island soon…just wanted to know if we can fly a drone on the island?
My brother met his wife up there when they were both working at the Grand Hotel for the summer. In fact, he had to change the flag on top of the hotel, the one at the highest point of the hotel. That would be a great view! It would take me all day to change that flag, I wouldn’t want to come down.
Since the island is on the east side of the Strait of Michilimackinac, it is in Lake Huron. But, the reality, from a topographic perspective is that Lakes Huron and Michigan are arms of a common lake.
This is what it's like when you reject car dependency. Cars aren't evil but they shouldn't be the only option. Walkable infrastructure for the win!
cars are evil if u use them as a necessity
Technically. It is the biggest lake. Although it's counted as two separate lakes, lake Michigan and lake Huron are technically 1 giant lake called Lake Michigan-Huron.
Omg!!!! You guys were staying at the Indian River RV resort!!! I watched you guys pack up and drive off that morning! My mom and I were staying just across the little road from you!!! That’s insane! We stay there all the time! I thought I recognized you at the beginning of the video and then I saw you packing up and recognized the RV resort right away! Are you guys from Michigan?!
Looks like if I had waited 30 more seconds you would have answered some of my questions lol 😂
Hey Jessica! Sorry for late reply, we are not from Michigan originally but love visiting there! It’s an awesome state and the Indian River Resort is amazing! Small world that we were in the same area haha all the best!!
Repent don't say God name in vain
When I was kid and went to the island, I was told the horse poop was Mackinac Mud!!! 😂😂😂
😭 hahahhaa watch out for that mud, it's everywhereeee
My friend Anna sent me here Anna liked it. She didn't tell me about the REDRUM and fudged about it. Lol
Ayyyy Ypsi represent
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New sub 👍
Thanks!!
thank you, that's all.
Thanks homie!! You should meet up with us next time we go to Michigan!! Michigan summer is 🔥
3:22 I feel so bad for those horses.. That's one thing I won't be doing when I go there.
I am wondering what time of year did you visit, as it seemed rather cloudy and overcast. It's a place that I would like to visit just because my grandmother (God rest her soul) is from St Ignace. Also, from what I gathered in this video it seemed to be a major tourist attraction for seniors citizens; is my observation off base? You two looked like the youngest (in your age category) on the island in a swarm of elderly. I am wondering what is the hottest sunny summer months to go visit, as I would not like to be there on cloudy, rainy, overcast days. At any rate, great video!
The water is gorgeous..can you get there with out driving over the big bridge?
Hey Rosalinda!! Yes, you can also take the ferry! Thanks for watching!
i went here for my moms birthday and it was AWESOME! sadly i forgot my bike :(
Awesome place to celebrate a bday, cheers!
Such a great vid👌
Thanks for the kind words!!
Y’all always have fun, wherever. Thanks for taking us to Mackinac, I don’t need to go in person since I’ve been to Disneyworld.
hahaha the first thing I said when I arrived was "Why does this feel like Disney land?" The music in the streets, the horses. They do an excellent job at keeping the place clean, too. Hope you're well Deb! Always love seeing your comments :)
@@ONWorldTravel Hey, kiddos, that’s why I said that, I agreed with your comment after I saw it, it looks like a section in Disneyworld/land. Looks like y’all had fun and enjoyed some good fudge. I really enjoyed your segment from 11:30-12:00! You always have the right moves.
Disney is cool but Mackinac is waaaay better.
Not Disney Land...hope you were joking!! It is a real community year around, with a school, homes, grocery store, fire dep't, horse drawn UPS/ Fed X. They have a mayor & town council. Very isolated in winter( main land is 5 miles away), water frozen over.
@@shirleybalinski4535 drive over the ice?
Wife just bought up the idea of us going there in 2 weeks. We never been there and I never heard of it and we're from Chicago. I was planning to drive south to Myrtle Beach. But still debating if I should check this area out? 🤔
Do the island i live 20 minites from the island now, been there plenty of times but never gets old always new things to see. Stay away from the main strip and bike the whole island if you can. Way better time in my opinion. As someone who has been to the island and myrtle beach multiple times i say go to the island. I always feel at peace there
@@jellis1104 thank you for your time & thoughts. Have a great weekend!
Sorry for late reply, they are both great but very different. You can’t go wrong 👍🏽