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Mackinac Island Trip
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items If you've ever wanted to visit Mackinac Island in Michigan but didn't know how to plan it, this is for you. All on this list i've tried to include prices, times and a little extra info so you don't have to do the research yourself!
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Transportation
Places to stay
Things To Do
Restaurants
Shopping
Transportation
Getting to the Island you need a ferry (you can fly but its expensive). They have 2 ports, one in Mackinaw City, the other in St Ignace. Tickets for a round trip is about $39 (Adult) or $27 (Children), Parking is $15 for the day and overnight is $25 ...
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
If you want to rent a bike (there's a lot of walking otherwise) then this is a good place. For an adult rental it's $18 per hour, $68 four hours or $98 for a full day. For children a basic bike is $13 per hour, $48 four hours or $64 for a full day. T...
Mackinac Cycle Bicycle Rental
This rental shop is a bit of a cheaper option if you plan to only have a bike for a short amount of time. For an adult it's $16 per hour or $96 for a full day. Basic child bike is $10 per hour or $60 for a full day. They do offer strollers as well.
Mackinac Bike Barn on Mackinac Island
Places to stay
Naturally peoples go to place to stay at is the Grand Hotel, it's an absolutely beautiful place to stay. If you're wanting to stay on the island you'll definitely want to book at least 2-3 months in advance or as early as you can. Prices can range fr...
Grand Hotel | Mackinac Island, Michigan
This is a beautiful hotel right in downtown Mackinac Island. The price is usually around $260 - $600 per night depending when you're wanting to book.
Mackinac Island Suites | Lilac Tree Suites Downtown
This hotel is a little off from the Islands downtown but still within a 5-15 minute walk. They offer waterfront views, an on site restaurant and an indoor pool. Prices typically range from $320 - $800 per night.
Historic Waterfront Mackinac Island Hotel
Things To Do
This carriage tour is AMAZING way to tour the Island and get off your feet for a bit. The tour takes you around the whole island and is usually around 2ish hours. Tickets start at $46 (Adult) and $17 (child) for just the Sightseeing tour, $59 (Adult)...
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Provides Horse Drawn Island Transportation
This is such a fun thing to do with the family or just by yourself, it's all pretty beginner friendly too if you're like me and don't have much experience with horses. One hour (pretty beginner friendly) $75 per person, hour and a half (less beginner...
Cindy's Stable
This butterfly house is so cute and fun to do with the family! It's $15 (Adult) $10 (Child), the best deal will be to do the middle package carriage tour for this though. Hours are 9:30AM - 5:30PM during peak summer.
Wings of Mackinac
This is the other butterfly on the Island, if you don't want to do the other one included with the carriage tour to save a few bucks this is a good option. Ticket prices are $14 (Adult) $8.50 (Child), hours are 10AM - 6:30PM during peak summer.
The Butterfly House | Mackinac Island, Michigan
This will be the biggest deal to get that will cover a lot of ground and if you're any kind of history buff. This ticket includes the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum (open May 8-October 4), the Biddle House, Mackinac Island Native Am...
Historic Downtown Mackinac Island
Restaurants
Mary's Bistro is right on the water and is known for their grilled meat, rotisserie chicken and coffee crème brûlée with prices ranging from $10 - 40 depending on what you get.
Mary's Bistro Draught House
The Pink Pony is just as good and fun as it sounds! They have amazing sandwhich options, Ribs and a fun alcoholic menu. Prices typically range from $20 - 30.
The Pink Pony | Bar & Restaurant
The Seabiscuit has a wide variety of options for breakfast and later for dinner and lunch amazing seafood! Price range is between $10 - 50 with dinner being a bit more pricey.
Seabiscuit Café Mackinac Island
Watercolor Cafe is a cute little cafe on the water that offers a bit of breakfast/lunch options and specialty lattes like “Fudge Shop” which is caramel, mocha and toffee nut.
Watercolor Cafe
Shopping
You can't go to Mackinac without stopping to get fudge!
Handcrafted Mackinac Island Fudge, a Ryba Family Tradition
I know some people love to pick up a book when they visit a new place and this is the perfect place to shop!
The Island Bookstore
This little cookie place has some of the best cookies on the Island!
Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
Poppins is a great place to go for some fun souvenirs!
Poppins
A fun little souvenir shop!
Balsam Shop