Mackinac Island, a small island on Lake Huron, is part of the state of Michigan and is the tourist "jewel". Year round here live almost 500 people - and in the summer months, about as many horses. Its special attraction: it can only be reached by plane or ferry, cars are strictly prohibited on the island - already for more than a hundred years! its first tourist "boom" Mackinac Island experienced at the end of the 19th century: rich Victorians spent their holidays here and enjoyed the scenic beauty and seclusion of the island.
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The most famous sight of the island is the Grand Hotel. The gleaming white buildings with its imposing, some 200-meter- long porch is one of the most photographed attractions of Mackinac Island. Other popular photo opportunities are Arch Rock, a limestone arch shaped by wind and weather giving way to the views of the crystal clear waters of Lake Huron and Fort Mackinac, which was built in 1780 by the British. Among the culinary specialties of the island is "fudge", a high-calorie sweetness, which mainly consists of cream, butter and lots of sugar. Who has nibbled too much should afterwards start out on foot or by bike to Fort Holmes. It is located at the highest point of the island and offers a wonderful view over the surrounding countryside.
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