We set out from Chicago, driving first to Detroit, with plans to continue on to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Even though I once lived in Birmingham, a suburb of Detroit, I had never ventured to the Upper Peninsula. Along the way, we spotted a sign for Mackinac Island and decided on a whim to take the ferry across. What a delightful surprise that turned out to be! In fact, it became the highlight of our entire trip.
Mackinac Island is unique because no cars are allowed'just bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, which adds to its charm. To top it off, the iconic movie Somewhere in Time was filmed there, making the visit even more special.
