MICHIGAN: THE GREAT LAKES STATE
BY CLAY LARROY
Traveling can
be an important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot
of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another
one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will
make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want
to plan a vacation contact me!
Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, situated in Michigan's Cheboygan
County at the top of the state's Lower Peninsula, is linked to the Upper
Peninsula by one of the world's longest suspension bridges. The city has become
Michigan's most popular vacation destination, offering many historical and
cultural attractions and acting as a gateway to the scenic Upper Peninsula with
its hiking trails, state parks and recreation areas, and sandy beaches.
The city itself has a rich history, having been
first settled after French explorer Jean Nicolet negotiated with the local
tribes in 1634. It became a fur-trading post and later the site of a busy fort
and trading store. By 1882 the settlement had become a flourishing town; today
it is a popular shopping destination, with many unique stores and restaurants
lining its main street, and boasting more than 50 hotels and holiday resorts.
Regular ferry services connect the city with historic Mackinac Island, just
offshore.
The most popular time to travel to Mackinaw City is
during summer (June to August), when cool breezes from the ocean moderate the
summer heat, making conditions ideal for beach-going and outdoor activities.
The population of this small-town swells enormously during high season, so if
you want to avoid the crowd’s holiday in Mackinaw City in spring or autumn, when
days are mild and nights cool.
Sightseeing in Mackinaw City
A holiday in Mackinaw City means days full of fun
and activity in one of Michigan's favorite holiday destination. The pretty town
is a mix of old and new, with some historic attractions like a lighthouse and
Fort Mackinac, complemented by numerous modern institutions like a thrilling
waterpark, more than 100 shops, laser light shows, and quality golf courses.
For nature lovers there are parks and, of course, lovely sandy beaches. Many
also travel to Mackinaw City for ferry access to the delightful Victorian
outpost of Mackinac Island. A holiday with Mackinaw City as a travel hub
provides access to attractions of all kinds and should ensure everybody from
toddlers to grandparents is entertained
Visitors to Mackinaw City can make use of the
Mackinaw Trolley Company, which offers two and a half hour tours of the city,
pointing out attractions and narrating its history. There are many charter
buses all over the city as well as Shepler's ferry, which carries passengers to
and from Mackinac Island in a little over a quarter of an hour. Rental cars are
available for hire and drivers require a valid driver's license. Travelers’ are
advised to note that Mackinac Island has banned motor vehicles.
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The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is,
Michigan's really cold.
Derek Jeter
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