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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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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Mackinac Island safely welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. They experienced ferry boat rides from the mainland and enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides. They savored delicious Mackinac Island food, soaked up beautiful summer weather and watched…
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Is the COVID-19 quarantine making you feel restless? Mackinac Island just might be the perfect antidote to your family’s cabin fever. No, not visiting Mackinac Island…at least, not yet. But you can bring a bit of Mackinac Island home to you in some creative ways during these days of social…
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It’s almost Black Friday! That means it's a great time to plan your trip to Mackinac Island because many places to stay, restaurants and shops – and ferry boat companies, too! – are offering holiday specials. You can get bonus cash on purchases of gift certificates, for example, making your money go…
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Time for a break from the routine? A place to unplug, unwind and relax? Welcome to Mackinac Island! It’s spelled M-a-c-k-i-n-a-c, yet pronounced Mack-in-awe. (It’s a French thing.) But however you say it, it’s how you experience Mackinac that matters. Mackinac makes for a fantastic family vacation…
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Readers of Conde Nast Traveler Vote Mackinac Island Among World’s Best Islands We’re thrilled to be named among the winners in this year’s Conde Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards list of Best Islands In the U.S. Over 429,000 readers submitted millions of ratings, sharing their recent travel…
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Valentine’s Day has come and gone, marking the official season of love and there’s no better time to begin planning your own romantic getaway here on beautiful Mackinac Island. Starry nights, lapping waves, and opportunity for romance every step of the way included with each stay. From couples spa…
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