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
One of Flint’s early pioneers was an American Revolutionary War veteran named Jonathan Beach. Beach Street in Downtown Flint is assumed to have been named after Jonathan Beach or the Beach family. His story begins out East in Goshen, Connecticut where he was born around October 1760 or 1761, the son of Deacon Edmund and
Still need plans for the Fourth? Don’t worry … My City Magazine has you covered! Check out the Independence Day Events going on around Genesee County. Enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social and a carnival midway, 10am to 5pm, July 4 at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint MI. The Flint 4th
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live with a disability? Maybe you’ve wondered about the appropriate thing to say to a disabled person– or maybe you are a person who lives with a disability and are bothered by the odd way that members of the public sometimes treat you. The Disability Mini Expo
Flint SOUP is dishing up more bowls than ever before – which translates to even greater support each year for local community projects. Started in 2012 by Adrian Montague, Flint SOUP is a monthly dinner that raises startup money for creative projects in the Greater Flint. According to Adrian, it has grown from 40 to
What can you do with an old hat that’s been sitting in the back of your closet for way too long? The Lakes Area Arts Council would like you to dream up something interesting and transform that hat into a contemporary work of art as an entry in this year’s Artzy Hat Prize Competition. Last
