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Mackinac Island Foods Found Throughout the Country

Mackinac Island may be mostly a May-October destination, but you can still enjoy the flavors of Mackinac Island throughout the year. Keep your eyes peeled for these Mackinac Island foods and flavors in your local grocery store or online! MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE Probably the most well-known Mackinac…

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How to get free fudge on Mackinac Island

Fudge has been synonymous with Mackinac Island for nearly 150 years. Today, it seems as though you can’t take five steps down Main Street without coming across one (or more!) of Mackinac Island’s many fudge shops. World-famous Mackinac Island fudge has become an iconic symbol, and many “fudgies”…

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4 Ways to Have Fun on Mackinac Island Before Summer Is Done

The sweet sights and scents of summertime are very much still in full swing here in America's Coolcation Destination. In fact, if there's still time on the calendar before Labor Day, then there's still time to enjoy the best of summer fun in the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. Take a look…

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5 Things A Kid Must Do On Mackinac Island

An integral aspect of a family’s foundation is the family vacation. It’s a time to bond in unfamiliar territory. To experience something that brings your family closer together. To create memories that your kids will want to re-create with their own kids in the future. That’s what Mackinac Island…

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Mackinac Island Fudge: Order Online for the Holidays

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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When to tip on Mackinac Island and how much

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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Mackinac Island’s iconic Halloween Weekend

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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Fall Color on Mackinac Island -- and Spring and Summer, too

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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Michigan-themed food to try on Mackinac Island

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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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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