How does Mackinac Island rank in tourism?
Mackinac Island Named Best Island in America Lansing, Michigan – With over 300 years of American architecture, Mackinac Island, Michigan, was named in the top five best-rated islands in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine (November/December 2007). One of Michigan’s top vacation destinations, Mackinac Island is a step back in time, with transportation limited to horse and buggy, bicycle or foot, and surrounded by clear, blue Great Lakes waters, the island is a tranquil escape from a fast-paced, harried world. National Geographic Traveler magazine enlisted a panel of 522 international travel experts to rank islands based on a specific set of criteria. The ‘best-rated’ islands scored 77 or above. These islands are in excellent shape, are still relatively pristine, and are likely to remain so at least for the immediate future. “Word is getting out that Michigan has some of the most spectacular vacation destinations in the world,” said George Zimmermann, vice president of Tra
