This place in Michigan was simply named No. 1 summer season journey vacation spot for 4th 12 months in a row

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 Best Summer Travel Destination within the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice journey award contest.

The win is the 4th consecutive win in a row for the island.

The announcement was made official throughout a ceremony on the Michigan capitol constructing in Lansing.

“Mackinac Island is the epitome of Pure Michigan, and I’m so proud we’ve been named the ‘Best Summer Travel Destination’ by USA Today for the fourth straight year,” mentioned Governor Whitmer.

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are digital journey awards that present readers with suggestions for sights, issues to do, and high locations from the general public’s perspective.

Nominees are initially chosen by a panel of contributors and editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.

The public is invited to vote on-line each day for his or her favourite nominee over a four-week interval to find out the ultimate rankings.

Mackinac Island has a number of occasions upcoming together with the Mackinac Island Lilac competition in June, Independence Day celebrations in July, and America250 programming all through the summer season.

Mackinac Island has received a number of awards from journey guides.

Other Mackinac awards embody Best Island within the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure, Top 15 U.S. Islands by Conde Nast Traveler,2026 No. 1 Summer and 2025 No. 1 Fall Travel Destination by USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards.

For extra info on Mackinac Island and journey planning, you’ll be able to take a look at the Mackinac visitor guide or the island’s website.