Is it safe to swim on Mackinac Island?

Of course, Mackinac Island is surrounded by beautiful blue water so you can swim in the Straits of Mackinac, too. But you should know that the shores around Mackinac Island are rocky, so be sure to pack some water shoes if you want to take a dip in the Great Lakes.



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If you do choose to spend the night on Mackinac Island, you'll find a variety of places to stay with rooms at a wide range of price points. In addition to hotel rooms, Mackinac Island lodging options include resorts, B&Bs, condos, cottages and homes.

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Mackinac Island experiences the cooling effect of the surrounding lakes. More than 100 million Americans live near an ocean or one of the Great Lakes, but most of us don't have a big pool of water nearby. As a result, summers are hot in places like Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee.

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