Mackinac Island wins top summer travel destination in USA Today Reader’s Choice vote — again

It is the second consecutive year that the Michigan Island won national recognition from USA Today.

“Earning this top honor for the second year in a row demonstrates just how special of a place Mackinac Island is to many people,” said Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret Doud. “I want to thank our island community for their unwavering commitment in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and extend my gratitude to all the individuals near and far who voted for Mackinac Island.”

USA Today describes the island as a place where one will “ride on horse-drawn carriages along car-free roads, observe fudge being made (and then sample it) and tour the historic Fort Mackinac.”

As many Michiganders already know, the island is also home to Mackinac Island State Park where visitors are often found hiking, biking, kayaking and sightseeing. USA Today specifically calls out the beauty of the limestone Arch Rock as a pull for tourists.

Mackinac Island is now the No. 1 ranked summer travel destination two years in a row by USA Today in its annual 10Best Reader’s Choice vote. (Photo courtesy of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau)

“We are so incredibly proud Mackinac Island has earned the title of the No. 1 best summer travel destination for the second year in a row,” said Tim Hygh, executive director of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. “We are immensely grateful for our island community for casting their votes and to the travel experts and readers at USA Today 10Best for recognizing the island once again. We look forward to welcoming guests to come experience all the charm the island has to offer this summer.”

Mackinac Island has also been voted No. 1 best island in the continental U.S. in 2022 by Travel + Leisure Magazine readers. Other awards have been given to Mackinac Island by Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor and Expedia.

To read the USA Today article, visit 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-summer-travel-destination-2024/.