MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – The signature clip-clop of horses’ hooves is muffled by a blanket of fallen leaves each autumn on Mackinac Island. Crisp breezes blow across the Straits, and the smell of fudge permeates the air.
Those are just a few reasons that Michiganders – and people across the country – are fawning over fall visits to the island.
Today, Mackinac Island was named the No. 1 Best Place to Visit for Fall by USA Today. The publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards asked travel enthusiasts to vote for their top places to visit in autumn. Last year, Mackinac Island landed in second place; it came in third in 2023. This year, it moved up another notch to claim the top ranking.
“Fall on Mackinac Island is a remarkable experience from the tranquil atmosphere to the brilliant fall colors, and we are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,” said Tim Hygh, executive director of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
The award is a testament to the island’s captivating autumn season, which offers visitors a relaxed pace with numerous ways to experience the fantastic fall colors without a vehicle.
Rounds of golf, bike rides around the island, horse-drawn carriage rides, and visits to shops and restaurants can stretch to the end of October on Mackinac. Looking for a hotel or resort package to save on your stay? Check the tourism website here.
RELATED: Triple Crown: Mackinac Island named Best Summer Travel Destination – again
The award is just the latest jewel in Mackinac’s stack of honors. The island was recently named the No. 1 Best Summer Travel Destination for the third year in a row.
Mackinac Island named best fall travel destination in U.S.
