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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...

Planning your upcoming summer stay on Mackinac Island? Be sure to check out Above Mackinac Condos! Above Mackinac Condos are located above Good Day Cafe and Doud’s Market! They are the perfect proximity to everything that happens on Main Street! There are three condos located above Doud’s Market and Good Day Cafe - there are (2) 2 bedroom condos and (1) 4 bedroom condo. Each condo is beautifully decorated and ready to host you and your family and friends! The 2 Bedroom Condos Amenities Include: Walk-in Showers Completely Stocked Modern Kitchen Washer And Dryer Air Conditioning Flat Screen TV's Internet...

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...

Shot from Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau  Did you know that there is live music in Marquette Park weekly on Thursday nights? Grab a lawn chair or blanket and settle in with friends for a night of fun and good tunes!  Music in the Park is hosted by the Mackinac Arts Council weekly on Thursday evenings! This is such a fun time to enjoy good music while on vacation. In August, there is a spectacular line up of artists - including Michigan Rattlers!  We personally are really excited for Music in the Park on August 25th - this is the yearly Mackinac’s...