News — Doud's Market

Step back in time to 1900 - and imagine The Bogan Drug Store on Main Street. In 1922, Patrick Doud replaced this structure with the current building that is still standing today.  We are excited to announce that the location of the former Bogan Drug Store will open in this spring as Patrick Doud’s Irish Pub!  The pub will honor the man who helped contribute to build a number of Mackinac Island structures that are still standing today.  Who exactly was Patrick Doud?  “Patrick Doud, Mackinac Island’s principal contractor, has erected more cottages and public buildings on the island than...

Looking for the perfect way to treat your family this holiday season! Mail your family a Cookie Box from Doud’s Market! We love all the holiday memories that can be made decorating the house for Christmas - and having a cookie as a treat along the way! This cookie box from Doud’s Market is an easy way to keep the family traditions going, while cutting down on the mess!  We can't wait to help you celebrate the holiday season as a family with this cookie box. Want to mail the box to family that you won’t be celebrating the holidays...

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...

Planning a fall trip to Mackinac Island? We have so many ideas of ways you can spend your trip!  A spot that many people forget to visit is Fort Mackinac! It’s an amazing site on Mackinac that is full of history. Don’t miss out on the chance to visit and learn more about Mackinac’s incredible history! There are a total of 14 exhibits for you to visit at Fort Mackinac, including some locations on Market Street. Fort Mackinac does an incredible job of making it interactive and very interesting for all ages - including the kids in the group!  Once...