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 ArticlesWhat Is the Federal Funds Rate?Jan 14, 2026From Heli-Skiing to Snowshoeing: A Guide to the World’s Most Epic Winter Travel ExperiencesJan 14, 2026Nonalcoholic Options Are Making Dry January More ‘Beerable’Jan 14, 2026Ask Angi: How Can I Refresh My Home This Time of Year?Jan 13, 2026Related TopicsMichigantravelMackinac Island