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Grand Hotel - Mackinac Island
Grand Hotel named one the World’s Best Resorts by Conde’ Nast Traveler Readers of Conde’ Nast Traveler selected Grand Hotel as one of the World’s Best Mainland U.S. Resorts in the magazine’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. Grand Hotel is situated on the southwestern bluff of Mackinac Island overlooking the Straits of Mackinac and - in the [...]

Hotel Iroquois - Mackinac Island
Hotel Iroquois Wins 2010 Conde’ Nast Readers Choice Award Hotel Iroquois has received the 2010 Conde’ Nast Readers Choice Award as one of the top hotels in the United States - ranked #31 in Best Small Hotels category. Every year since 1988, a select sample of Condé Nast Traveler readers have taken the Readers’ Choice Survey. [...]

Mission Point Resort - Mackinac Island
Mission Point Resort offers a true resort experience with four dining options ranging from fine dining to carry out picnic baskets. Enjoy tennis, bocce ball, croquet, The Greens of Mackinac 18-hole executive putting course, a Tower Museum with spellbinding views and historical exhibits about the Straits of Mackinac, our Kids Club to give you adult [...]

Market Street Inn - Mackinac Island
The Market Street Inn offers a variety of uniquely furnished guest rooms at affordable rates and a cozy sitting area where you may relax after a day of sightseeing and having fun on Mackinac Island. We have six Queen bedrooms, two King bedrooms with a Jacuzzi, and a special Garden Suite that accommodates up to [...]

Metivier Inn - Mackinac Island
Metivier Inn opens for the 2011 Season on May 12 and closes on October 22, 2011. Room rates are daily, based on single or double occupancy, up to quad occupancy for the suite and 2Q room. Rooms are subject to Michigan Sales Tax and a hotel fee. All guest rooms are air-conditioned with private baths. A [...]

Original Butterfly House - Mackinac Island
The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House is the first of it’s kind in Michigan, and the third oldest LIVE butterfly exhibit in the United States. The world renowned facility has 1800 sq ft of tropical garden filled with hundreds of live butterflies from four continents. Visit this fairy tale garden where beautiful butterflies of every imaginable [...]

Chippewa Hotel Waterfront - Mackinac Island
A stay at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront puts you right in the middle of all the charms of Mackinac Island. Choose a main street room and wake up to the clip-clop of the horse carriages passing along the street below. Stay in a Harbor View waterfront room or suite and enjoy the views of the [...]

Bay View Bed and Breakfast - Mackinac Island
Built over a century ago in 1891, Bay View on Mackinac Island still celebrates her original family heritage in the Grand Victorian style that is truly Mackinac. Beautifully positioned on the bay, Bay View is the only B&B / Inn of her type and style resting on the water’s edge. Each guest room will embrace [...]

Cloghaun Bed and Breakfast - Mackinac Island
Cloghaun is one of the oldest Victorian homes on the Island. Thomas and Bridget Donnelly left Ireland in 1848, and completed Cloghaun in 1884. This lovely home has been preserved by their descendants and now offers guests a tranquil, romantic interlude from the demands of everyday life. Eleven guest rooms individually designed and decorated with antiques [...]

Lake View Hotel - Mackinac Island
A lot of people will mention the wide white porch while others will tell you first about the swimming pool in the center of the hotel that is enclosed within a four-story atrium. We like that this hotel is directly across from the ferry docks, and in the midst of the bustling activity of Main [...]

The Island House - Mackinac Island
Located a mere two blocks from downtown Mackinac Island, the Island House has the perfect balance of relaxation and convenience - it is a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. The Island House has 93 guest rooms as well as three suites to serve your needs. Other amenities to make [...]

Cottage Inn of Mackinac Island
Located on quiet Market Street, the Cottage Inn is just one block from the downtown area. Ferry Docks, Mackinac Island State Parks, historic Fort Mackinac and the Mackinac Island Marina are only a short stroll away . Featuring a large front porch for enjoying breakfast or just relaxing while taking in the clip clop of [...]

Mackinac Island Lodging Favorites
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Ryba’s Fudge Shops
On Michigan’s world renown Mackinac Island, the sweet aroma of fudge wafts out onto the street from four Ryba’s Fudge Shops. It’s a thriving business and part of its charm is that onlookers can actually see the fudge being made. Each batch of fudge is handmade: the ingredients are heated to just the right temperature, poured [...]

Murdick’s Fudge - Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island’s rich history and glorious natural beauty have drawn millions of visitors for decades. A flavorful part of the Island’s history is Murdick’s Fudge. Recently we were designated by the Historical Society of Michigan for a Centennial Business Award. We are justifiably proud of our rich heritage and will continue to live up to [...]

May’s Candy Shop
Greetings from May’s Candy Shop on Mackinac Island, Michigan. We make and sell a variety of fudge and candies: from Super Double Chocolate to Coconut Fudge, and unique candies like English Toffee and our popular Pecan Rolls. We make over 14 fudge flavors! All of the candy we make are from our very own family recipes. [...]

Murray Hotel Fudge Shop
Open from May through October. Made fresh daily in the Murray fudge kitchen. Innovative new flavors each season to tantalize your taste buds. Try s’mores, blueberry cheesecake, vanilla chocolate chip, heath, tiger, heavenly goo, coconut bon-bon, butterfinger and carmel apple pie. Order by phone, gift packages available. Located in the Murray Hotel downtown. Mail order fudge is available May [...]

Joann’s Fudge
Every batch of our authentic Mackinac Island fudge begins the old fashioned way, with lots of fresh cream and butter. Our fudge is made fresh daily with absolutely no artificial ingredients or preservatives. So bring a little bit of Mackinac to your home today! We have 30 fantastic flavors to chose from! Be sure to check out [...]

Grand Hotel Dining - Mackinac Island
Every meal is an event. Throughout the history of Grand Hotel, dining has been one of the brightest highlights of the guest experience, and every meal is truly special, thanks to exceptional food, service and ambiance. A number of dining options are available, from the legendary Main Dining Room—which overlooks the Straits of Mackinac and where [...]

Carriage House - Hotel Iroquois - Mackinac Island
We are proud to welcome you to one of the finest restaurants on Mackinac. The Carriage House dining room is well-known for its excellent food, fine service and beautiful waterfront location. Directly overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, guests can dine in our glass-enclosed dining room or on one of our outdoor waterfront verandas. Serving lunch and [...]

Woods - Mackinac Island
Located a short horse-drawn carriage ride into the wooded interior of Mackinac Island. The opulent Tudor mansion loaded with Bavarian charm provides for a delightfully casual dining experience. Test your skill on America’s oldest operating duckpin bowling alley. Enjoy before- and after-dinner drinks at Bobby’s Bar opening at noon daily. Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dress code [...]

The Gate House - Mackinac Island
A casual restaurant/bar just a short walk down Grand Hill. Serving lunch, dinner, and beverages inside and outside. Televisions and live music. Overnight guests of Grand Hotel on the Modified American Plan or Full American Plan receive a $20.00 per adult credit towards the food portion of their dinner bill. There is tipping at The Gate [...]

Goodfellow’s at Lake View Hotel - Mackinac Island
Completely re-designed and re-constructed in 2008, Goodfellow’s Italian Chop House offers delicious foods prepared by our talented team of Executive Chef Keith Lynch, Banquet Chef Erika Lynch, and Sous Chef Jason “The Kid” Fettes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served seven days a week Goodfellow’s Italian Chop House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in a cozy, inviting [...]

Pink Pony Bar & Grill - Mackinac Island
The famous Pink Pony is the Island’s foremost entertainment establishment, offering many mouthwatering dining options, a full complement of refreshing beverages and extraordinary live entertainment. View The exceptional location provides the Pink Pony with beautiful views of the harbor that are unavailable anywhere else on the island. A favorite for locals and island visitors breakfast, lunch [...]

Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant - Mackinac Island
Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant is best known as one of the island’s night spots, but it is also a favorite for Mexican/southwestern dishes, along with traditional American fare. (Check out the Menu.) During the day you can sing along with the piano. At night, it’s a great place to watch or participate in the eclectic [...]

Favorite Thing To See or Do on Mackinac Island!
There so much to see and do on Mackinac Island, it’s almost impossible to pick out a favorite. Adventures abound - carriage tours, horseback riding, shopping, hiking, biking, dining, relaxing on a porch, enjoying time with friends and family and loved ones. Do you have memory of Mackinac Island that keeps you coming back to [...]