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Looking to visit Mackinac Island with the family, but need to keep the trip budget friendly?  Here are a few tips: Fill up your water bottles! Make sure that everyone brings their water bottle from home. There are water fountains where you can fill up your bottles at the public restrooms. Pack a picnic lunch. Pack everyone a picnic lunch and eat it in Marquette Park! Marquette Park is the perfect spot to people watch, see the ferries coming and going and enjoy the sunshine on Mackinac. Bring your bikes across on the ferry. If you bring your bikes across...

This blog post was originally posted on the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau's Website Here: https://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/douds-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 the market. The result? A truly impressive market on a small island that stocks fresh produce, fresh meat, pizza, beer, wine, liquor, and snacks. Plus, a substantial deli and bakery as well as specialty foods for...

We love Mackinac in the fall! Are you planning a trip to visit this fall? The weather is cooler, the streets are quieter and it’s just a beautiful time to visit with the leaves changing! We love spending the fall days exploring different parts of the island! Our fall bucket list this fall includes: A lunch from Doud’s and a picnic in the park - this is one of our favorite things to do, no matter what the season!  Biking Around Mackinac. The fall leaves are SO pretty to see!  Stopping at the Cannon Ball for Donuts + Cider. The...

When you’re on Mackinac looking for a quick lunch with incredible views, consider stopping by The Dog House, located at Windermere Point! The Dog House is the must stop hot dog spot on Mackinac! Here are some recent reviews of The Dog House:  Looking for quick and inexpensive while you are having a bike ride look no further. Its a simple spot with the basics being hotdogs, brats, and burgers. Also, they offer root beer floats. The view where you sit is surreal. Great place for an ice cream and a great view. The menu is delicious, but also meant...

It feels like summer is officially here on Mackinac! ☀️  Each day we are a little busier and each day it’s getting a little sunnier and warmer! We can’t wait for school to be out for the summer and the season to really get going! If you’re visiting Mackinac Island, we have put together a Summer Bucket List of some of the best spots to visit + activities to do. The best part is - everything is family friendly! Save this post for later when you’re planning your vacation on Mackinac!  Any bucket list items we forgot? Be sure to...