Top Things to do in Mackinac County
Top Hotels in Mackinac County
- 1. Island House Hotel
- 2. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront
- 3. Mission Point Resort
- 4. Grand Hotel
- 5. Bicycle Street Inn & Suites and Waterfront Collection
- 6. Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Inn on Mackinac
- 8. Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace
- 9. Breakers Resort and Beach Bar
- 10. Bear Cove Inn
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Mackinac County, Upper Peninsula
Discover the best top things to do in Mackinac County, United States including Gustafson's Smoked Fish, Caddywampus, Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, Manley’s Fish Market, Maeve's Arts, Gold Mine Jewelry and Custom Design, Threads of Mackinac, Fort de Baude Museum, Great Turtle Toys, Island House Bike Shop.
Restaurants in Mackinac County
1. Gustafson's Smoked Fish
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By msm5286
This is shop inside a gas station, not the most promising of locations. It has, though, wonderful smoked fish. (A friend who really knows smoked fish said it was the best she'd ever had.) It also has jerky (which we didn't try) and other items. Among the many items in the shop are bags with a variety of trenary toast flavors. I loaded up on the cardamom flavored, and wish I'd picked up more! (If you haven't tried it--trenary toast is a twice-baked bread imported by the Finns who settled in the U.P. It's a local specialty, and wonderful!) Unfortunately, unless the store has changed policies recently, it ships only the jerky, not the smoked fish. The shop/gas station is on highway 2 (the road that skirts Lake Michigan), roughly halfway between St. Ignace and Naubinway. Going west, you will pass Little Brevoort Lake on the right. Approx.2 miles further, watch for Wildwood Lane going off to the left. The gas station will be the next thing you see on the south (left) side of the highway. If you come to Ozark Road on the right, you've gone too far. There is a largish sign for the store.
2. Caddywampus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
The turtle outside of the shop, indicates this place might be a little out of the ordinary. This is a fun and unique place to explore; filled with interesting and engaging items among which one can browse and enjoy. Set back, by the entrance to the Main Street Inn; it's well worth a visit (and, likely to bring one a smile or two).
3. Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 589angiem
Every time I am back this store is a MUST! I always find a little treasure to bring back home! There is something for everyone!
4. Manley’s Fish Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
This is a wonderful little local, smoked fish store. Its ramshackle, rustic ambiance adds to the experience. After picking up some smoked whitefish, and then a burger, fries, and malt from Clyde's Drive-in; we went to Bridgeview Park and had a wonderful picnic (with the seagulls enjoying the fish skin, almost as much as we did the meat). This was one of the best meals we had during our trip. The fish was so good, one could even forgive the Packers' orientation to the fish market (being Bears & Colts fans ourselves). We look forward to a return visit to Manley's, on our next trip to the area. We would definitely like trying the smoked salmon and trout (both being sold out when we stopped in).
5. Maeve's Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Maeve's Art is an Art Gallery featuring reknowned oil painter Maeve Croghan's Luminous Oil Nature Paintings of Mackinac Island, the Upper Peninsula, Canada, California, Tuscany and other beautiful locations. Maeve's paintings are collected worldwide and have been shown in many Museum Showings. The Gallery also shows local ceramics and jewelry, as well as other eclectic hand de artisan items.
Reviewed By 712HeatherR - Ithaca, United States
Stop in to this little place and be wowed by the beautiful paintings and other works of art! Very delightful, glad we ventured in!
6. Gold Mine Jewelry and Custom Design
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Gold Mine Jewelry & Custom Design has been building friendships for over 30 years through trust and service. We're proud to featuring our original Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island and Great Lakes pieces all designed in house by our jeweler and GIA certified graduate gemologist.
7. Threads of Mackinac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Memories, stories, and experiences woven together make the fabric of our lives, bring a piece home with you from Threads of Mackinac. Our island apparel was stitched for your enjoyment with cozy t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and items for the entire family —while paying homage to the threads of the island, the stories, and memories that give the secluded destination its charm.
Reviewed By shopgal65 - Syracuse, United States
This was the first year in 15 years that we were not able to go to Mackinac Island. I wanted to get my husband a new t-shirt for his birthday as a surprise. I ordered (via website) a blue/gold short sleeve t-shirt with the simple Macinac (M) logo. I was contacted ny the owner and told that they did not have the shirt I ordered in stock due to a vendor issue. I was given the offer to choose anything I wanted for my husband and they would expedite shipping. How awesome is that!! I chose the same t-shirt that I originally ordered, but in gold/blue. Micah shipped me the gold/blue t-shirt AND a long sleeve blue/white t-shirt with the Mackinac Island (with horses) logo!! The package came within a day or so and I was so surprised to see TWO shirts. The quality of the t-shirts is great! I can't wait to shop at Threads of Mackinac next year in person and to thank Micah in person. My husband loves his new shirts!
8. Fort de Baude Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Boasting an impresive collection, the Fort de Buade museum houses items spanning more than 17,000 years, including Native Amerian artifacts, Colt firearems, and the enigmatic Newberry Stones. Every history buff will find something to pique their interest. Located within the museum is the McKenney & Hall Gallery, a stunning showcase featuring digtal imiages of Native American dignitaries from the early 1800s who visited Washington D.C. The oil portraits were destroyed by fire in 1865, but thanks to the foresight of Thomas McKenney, head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at that time, lithographs had been created and preserved the images for the future. The complete set of copies of 120 portraits hang in the gallery. Admission to museum is by donation. Visit our webpage for current events and hours of operation and current . Tour groups welcome by appointment. Fort de Buade Museum is owned and operated by the Michilimackinac Historical Society
9. Great Turtle Toys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
10. Island House Bike Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Bike the M-185, the only state highway prohibiting motor vehicles with a rental from Island House Bike Shop. Stop along the way for a picnic. Sites along the way include the Straits of Mackinac, St. Ignace, Mackinac Bridge, Devil's Kitchen, Arch Rock, British Landing and more
Reviewed By insurancemom2018
Just came back from an overnight business trip to Mackinac Island and brought my teenager son. Since I have not been to the island since I was a young child and this was his first time we had a 1-2 day to see the island we chose to rent bikes. So happy that we went just a little farther from the dock to Island House where we could rent a great quality bike to comfortably see the true beauty of Mackinac Island. Thank you Cayce- we will definitely be back and refer our friends.
