Stepping foot on beautiful Mackinac Island feels like stepping back to a time when life was simpler in some ways without the hustle and bustle of the city or a busy schedule directing you this way and that. For many, summer is just as busy as the rest of the year; however, a planned Mackinac
At the picturesque, family-oriented Mission Point Resort, you can be pampered in 242 guest rooms and suites and enjoy a variety of dining choices, including the experience of its signature restaurant, Chianti, serving upscale Italian fare with an extensive wine list and one-of-a-kind martini bar. The resort also offers lakefront dining at Bistro on the
Cawthorne’s Village Inn 1304 Hoban St. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night menus year ‘round – a favorite of locals and tourists for 45 years. Breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and appetizers, steaks, chops, burgers and ribs. The house special Planked Whitefish has received world acclaim. Chillin’ & Grillin’ Waterfront Cafe 7279 Main St. Outdoor casual
The minute you step off the ferry, you’re greeted by the delicious scent of Mackinac Island fudge! Its aroma is ever present – there are several different shops and more than one of each scattered around the island. They include Murdick’s Fudge Kitchen, JoAnn’s Fudge, Ryba’s Fudge, May’s Candy Shop and Murray Hotel Fudge Company.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Mackinac Island during the summer months – but what is it like on the island during the winter? For approximately 450 full-time island residents, it is an opportunity to sit back and enjoy a little peace and quiet as the tourist season winds down. Tony Brodeur, owner of
Most people get to Mackinac Island on one of the ferries that will scoot folks across the Straits quickly and safely. Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry, Shepler’s Ferry and Star Line Ferry are available services. It’s possible to get there by air as well from Pellston Airport, about a 15-minute drive from the island, or from
Great Turtle Kayak Tours Professionally guided tours and rentals on a single or tandem kayak or stand-up paddleboard (located on the beach behind Martha’s Sweet Shop and the Horse Corral Mall). Sip ‘n Sail Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry offers the Island Royal Queen III; tours are approximately 90 minutes long. Mackinac Arts Council Music in
Established in 1895, Mackinac Island State Park was Michigan’s first state park. It is this magnificent park that encompasses so much of the island’s natural beauty appreciated by Michiganders and out-of-state tourists alike. It is home to Fort Mackinac, founded during the American Revolution, as well as the historic site of the British Landing in
The Grand Hotel whispers of history and romance. Since 1887, it has beckoned guests to a bygone era of quaint hospitality and charm. Family owned for three generations, this National Historic Landmark is one of the finest summer resort hotels in the world. Guests enjoy the old-world hospitality with afternoon teas in the parlor, croquet
