TravelTravel + Leisure Names Mackinac Island No. 1 Island in Continental USSavePrintA horse-drawn carriage at Mackinac Island, Michigan. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service7/20/2022|Updated: 7/20/2022By Maureen Feighan From The Detroit NewsDetroit—The rest of the world is catching on to what Michiganians already know and have known: Mackinac Island is the best.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesYou Saved for Retirement—Now What?Feb 02, 2026Creamy Sweet Chicken and Broccoli RiceJan 29, 2026Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast for 2026Jan 28, 2026Ask Angi: How Can I Control Pests in Winter?Jan 27, 2026Related TopicsMichigantravelMackinac Island