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The island has a year-round population of approximately 500, mostly in the historic village of Mackinac IslandMackinac Island is a city located on Mackinac Island in Mackinac County in the U. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 523. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14. located on the southern tip. The population grows considerably in the resort season, when it is crowded with tourists, accommodating an average of 15,000 people a day. The highest point of the island is the historic Fort George (since 1815Events January 3 Austria, Britain, and France form a secret defensive alliance treaty against Prussia and Russia. January 8 War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans February 3 The first commercial cheese factory is founded in Switzerland February 6 New Jersey g officially called Fort Holmes), which is 320 feet (97 m) above the lake level and about 890 feet (270 m) above sea level.
The island is accessible by private boats, by ferry from St. IgnaceIgnace is a city located in Mackinac County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,678. It is the county seat of Mackinac County 6. Ignace Township is located just to the north of the city. Ignace is the eastern terminus of or Mackinaw CityMackinaw City is a village in Emmet County in the U. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 859. The population greatly increases during the tourist season with seasonal workers for the large number of hotels and o and small planes. The airport has a 3,500 ft (1,070 m) paved runway, and charter air service from the mainland is available. During the winter months when the lake is frozen, the island is accessible by snowmobileYellowstone National Park NPS Photo A snowmobile is a land vehicle propelled by one or two rubber tracks, with skis for steering. They are designed to be operated on snow and ice, and require no road or trail. Most snowmobiles are powered by two-stroke ga. Residents save their Christmas trees at British Landing (the site of an 1812Events January 1 the Allgemeines Burgerliches Gesetzbuch, the Austrian civil code enters into force in the Austrian Empire February 2 Russia establishes a fur trading colony at Fort Ross, California February 7 The strongest in a series of massive earthqua assault on the fort), which are placed along a route marking 5 miles (8 km) of safe ice.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the island with the exception of emergency and service vehicles. Travel on the island is largely by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage. Bicycles, carriages, or saddle horses are available for rent, although inexperienced carriage drivers are cautioned to avoid busy town areas. An 8.5 mile (14 km) road rings the island, and numerous roads cover the interior. The circular road is Michigan State Highway M-185Michigan State Highway 185 or M-185 is a highway in the U. state of Michigan that circles Mackinac Island, a popular tourist destination. An 8-mile long route, it is highly scenic due to its proximity to the beautiful Straits of Mackinac that divide the U, one of the only highways in the United States without motorized vehicles.
The island is also famous for the many candy shops that line the streets of the village. The most popular items at these stores are the locally-produced fudge and taffy.
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