Could you use a little break? An escape from the routine? Why not get the girls together for a weekend on Mackinac Island!?! Just like Mackinac Island is a great place for a Guys Weekend, it’s an ideal spot for you and your gal pals to get away for a few nights. Here are just …
The cannon blasts from Fort Mackinac. Horses clip-clop through the streets pulling carriages of visitors as they enjoy a horse-drawn historical tour. And the ferry arrives with enthusiastic guests ready to explore. There’s a hum out on the Mackinac Island streets as businesses open for the new season! With a tourism season of May-October, most …
Scenes from Opening Day for Mackinac Island Businesses Read More »
A trip to Mackinac Island wouldn’t be complete without stopping to get everyone’s favorite sweet treat! With daily fudge-making demonstrations, the sweet scent of fudge being blown out on the sidewalks to draw visitors in, and a title like Fudge Capital of the World, it’s easy to see why Mackinac Island Fudge is almost as …
Mackinac Island Fudge: Order Online for the Holidays Read More »
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. From art galleries to hardware stores, gift shops …
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 incredible sunsets beyond the Mackinac Bridge. Yet, for all the ways …
Welcome back! 4 Mackinac Island businesses re-opening this year Read More »
All season long, from April through October, Mackinac Island caters to visitors from all over the world. Come November, and the 500 or so year-round residents have the place mostly to themselves for a few months. So, they do what people in other communities do. They get together with friends. They celebrate holidays. And they …
Christmas on Mackinac Island! Winter season begins with tree lighting, bazaar Read More »
Halloween marked the end of the main travel season on Mackinac Island. Tourist traffic has slowed, and ferry schedules have been scaled back. But, of course, just because Mackinac Island is one of America’s best little summer beach towns doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to visit in the winter, too. Even though Mackinac …
Offseason, non-peak season, low season, shoulder season, value season. Whatever you call it, now is time to save money on Mackinac Island. As the shops, places to stay and island attractions prepare for the season finale at the end of October, there are great opportunities to take advantage of deals and discounts that enable you …
In downtown Mackinac Island, Nicole Doud owns three stores. Little Luxuries is a one-stop gift shop that tries to bring a touch of whimsy into your life. 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 …
What one-of-a-kind shops on Mackinac Island have in common Read More »
Like to hike? Or mountain bike? How about slice through the water in a kayak? If outdoor recreation is your jam, then Mackinac Island is a destination you don’t want to miss. Yes, Mackinac Island. That place with the world-famous fudge, fancy hotels and historic fort. That…and so much more. Did you know more than …
5 reasons to visit Mackinac Island before you’re 40 Read More »
The jewel of the Great Lakes. Enjoy beautiful vistas, shopping, and carriage rides during the day, and watch the city transform at night with its happening music and bar scene. Mackinac Island has something for everyone.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
7274 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3783
www.mackinacisland.org
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