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The Ultimate Mackinac Island Shopping Guide

Whether you’re looking for the perfect sweater, a Mackinac Island-themed souvenir or a gift for someone special, the shops on Mackinac Island have what you need. Much like the variety of places to stay and the way you get around, shopping on Mackinac Island is unique. With gift shops and fudge…

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Fall on Mackinac Island is the ‘Perfect Season’

Low season, shoulder season, value season. There are lots of terms that could describe fall on Mackinac Island. But when you visit Mackinac Island in the fall, you just might come to love fall as the "perfect season." For one, the visitor experience is phenomenal: Fall weather on Mackinac Island is…

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What one-of-a-kind shops on Mackinac Island have in common

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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Doud’s Market is a Fourth-Generation Family Business

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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Scenes from Opening Day for Mackinac Island Businesses

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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Welcome back! 4 Mackinac Island businesses re-opening this year

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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Girlfriends getaway: Unplug and relax on Mackinac

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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Think Mackinac Island is closing? Think again

The tourist season on Mackinac Island may come to a close at the end of October when the regular schedule of ferry service from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City ends. But the island never closes. Not only do about 500 people live here year-round, but Mackinac Island also remains open to visitors through…

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A Mackinac Island Girl's Getaway

Girlfriend getaways are like, pretty much the best thing ever. Like a glass of wine after work or the perfect hair day without even trying, they really can’t happen too often. There is no other scientifically proven way to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit at the same time. A girl’s getaway is…

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