What island on Lake Michigan has no cars?

Mackinac Island is a car-free town in Northern Michigan that placed a ban on motor vehicles way back in 1898 and makes an exception only for emergency responders and snowmobiles. Golf carts are allowed on golf courses. Besides that, everyone travels by foot, bike, or carriage.



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They bring their own bicycles because motor vehicles are banned on Mackinac. And even if cars were allowed, many people would bring bikes anyway because Mackinac has more than 70 miles of natural and paved trails around the perimeter and through the interior of the island.

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Mackinac Island: Bicycle capital of the world | Michigan.

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Approximately 500-600 people reside on Mackinac Island on a year-round basis.

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Crime for the resident populations tend to be minimal. The recently released 2016 FBI statistics show Mackinac Island had eight violent crimes, or the equivalent of about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents, putting it at No. 5 behind Detroit, Muskegon Heights, Benton Harbor and Highland Park.

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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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Do any celebrities live on Mackinac Island? Yes, celebrities have houses on Mackinac Island. A few are actor Vince Vaughn, Director Ron Howard, and Michigan's own Bob Seger.

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