It's a common mistake spelling it as "Mackinaw" since the gateway city from Michigan's mainland to
Mackinac Island
is the most popular northern Michigan vacation community of
Mackinaw City.
It's a small island where horses are king since there is an automobile ban. Learning more about
Mackinaw Island Mi
is totally fascinating. There are only 523 people who live on the island year round.
Insider Tip: Just don't pronounce Mackinac Island with a hard "k" at the end - Mack-i-knack - or the locals will know you aren't from northern Michigan and will see you as a tourist "fudgie."