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The lack of cars on Mackinac Island adds to the tourist destination's "old-time" feel, along with its 19th-century Victorian architecture and the presence of horse-drawn carriages.
Here are 12 photos that show why Michiganders like myself are furious with Mike Pence for bringing cars onto the island.
Michiganders are furious over Vice President Mike Pence's motorcade on the historic Mackinac Island - and for good reason.
As a native Michigander, Mackinac Island holds a special place in my heart. The quaint town barred vehicles in 1898 over health concerns for the horses that live on the island. Natives tend to bike everywhere, or travel by horse-drawn carriage.
The lack of motor vehicles adds to the area's "old time-y" feel, in addition to the 19th century Victorian architecture and horse-drawn carriages throughout the city.
One example of a Victorian-style building is The Grand Hotel, built in 1887 and known for having "the world’s longest porch with views of the Straits of Mackinac."
Visitors access the island via one of the two ferries: Shepler's Ferry and Star Line Ferry. Fog horns from the ferries are often heard around the island, adding to the sense of nostalgia.
As one of the country's premier summer tourist destinations, roughly one million people visit the island each year. Without cars, they enjoy outdoor-oriented activities on the 70 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback-riding trails Mackinac Island has to offer.