Mackinac Island is full of extraordinary places, and Ice House BBQ is definitely one of them. At first glance, it may seem like a typical restaurant. But there’s a lot more than meets the eye! For starters, let’s check out the history of Mackinac Island’s Ice House BBQ [caption…
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What do Mackinac Island and Yellowstone have in common? They were the first two national parks in the United States. That’s right! Before Mackinac Island became home to a bustling downtown with unique boutiques, art galleries and fudge shops, it was a natural paradise full of incredible sights. And…
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Needing a taxi when you visit Mackinac Island? Here is a list of everything you need to know, from how to arrange a taxi and how much they cost to where they go. Keep reading for a list of frequently asked questions, or download the printable FAQs here. How do I get a taxi on Mackinac Island? Unlike…
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Dating back to 1884, Doud’s Market has been in existence for 138 years. Current owner, Andrew Doud is a fourth-generation market owner and proudly carries on the family tradition to this day. Andrew took over the market in 2007 and closed the store for an entire winter to do a complete renovation on…
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Survey says: Mackinac Island is one of the world’s best travel destinations. In fact, Travel + Leisure readers have voted Mackinac Island No. 1 on a list of the Top 15 Islands in the Continental U.S. in the publication’s World’s Best Awards this year. Readers hailed the “Jewel of the Great Lakes” as…
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The cannon blasts from Mackinac Island's historic Fort Mackinac. Horses clip-clop through the streets pulling carriages of visitors as they enjoy a horse-drawn tour of Mackinac Island. And the Mackinac Island ferry boats arrive with enthusiastic guests ready to explore. There’s a hum out on the…
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Coming off a historic year for Mackinac Island tourism, your favorite Mackinac Island businesses are prepping for a busy 2022 season. And while you’ll see familiar names, business fronts, and faces as you visit Mackinac, we’re excited to share 7 new businesses that have recently joined the Mackinac…
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Whenever you visit Mackinac Island, it’s really important to catch the last ferry back to the mainland if you’re not planning to spend the night. Because if you miss that boat, then you’ll be spending an unplanned night on Mackinac Island! Once that last boat leaves, there’s no looking back. The…
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In a word, no. While some employers and entertainment destinations around the country may be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as the pandemic continues with spread of the omicron variant, that is not the case for visitors to Mackinac Island. At least, not right now. Mackinac Island visitors…
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Mackinac Island is mostly a spring, summer and fall destination with the primary visitor season running from May through October. And after a hard six months of work, many Mackinac Island businesses close by Halloween. But the arrival of fall color and a slowdown in tourism doesn’t mean the work is…
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