Psst. Here's a tip for the perfect holiday gift: World-famous Mackinac Island fudge! If you've been to Mackinac Island, you know why fudge is everyone's favorite sweet treat. Maybe you've walked down Main Street and sniffed the irresistible scent of fudge wafting through town. Maybe you've watched…
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Here’s a tip: Of all the things that stand out on Mackinac Island, exceptional customer service is right there at the top of the list. It’s natural for visitors to show gratitude to the workers who make their experience truly one of a kind. Yet, because Mackinac Island is so unique, you might come…
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You may be out of the office when you’re on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you want to be out of coffee. Relishing a cup o’ joe is a morning ritual for many of us. From the sound of the pour, to the arresting aroma, to that very first sip: Drinking coffee is a process that awakens the spirit…
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Lilacs and fudge are big deals on Mackinac Island. So are horse-drawn carriage tours and bicycle rides, butterfly houses and historical sites. But on the last weekend in October each year, nothing on Mackinac Island is bigger than Halloween costumes. The annual Halloween Weekend on Mackinac Island…
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Many Mackinac Island visitors spend their days biking and hiking the trails of Mackinac Island State Park, exploring historic Fort Mackinac or just relaxing and enjoying the sun’s warmth on one of Mackinac Island's serene front porches. Then, come nightfall, their experience of Mackinac Island…
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Each fall, when the days shorten and the air cools, Mackinac Island is ablaze in vibrant colors. Yellows, oranges and reds paint the bluffs and line the streets. The scene is absolutely gorgeous. Yet, fall color on Mackinac Island offers just a glimpse of the beautiful colors you can see all year…
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You don’t have to look very far to find world-famous Mackinac Island fudge when you visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island. With more than a dozen fudge shops, the sugary treat is everywhere! And for many Mackinac Island visitors, sampling the many decadent flavors of fudge is a highlight of their trip…
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In downtown Mackinac Island, Nicole Doud owns three stores. Little Luxuries is a one-stop gift shop that offers a touch of whimsy. Canvas & Paddle is a cozy “Up North” shop with cabin decor. And the Artists Market of Mackinac Island features the works of more than 100 artisan makers from around the…
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You might already know about world-famous Mackinac Island fudge. And when you visit, you'll see it everywhere. In fact, there are more than a dozen fudge shops right downtown. But did you know there are twice that many liquor licenses on Mackinac Island? Even though it's smaller than four…
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There’s a lot of fudge on Mackinac Island. Each day during the summer, downtown fudge shops make 10,000 pounds of it! But it’s hardly the only sweet treat on Mackinac Island. Just as each restaurant on Mackinac Island is unique, each one offers unique desserts to supplement your steady diet of…
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