Location: Mackinac Island
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What to do and see in Mackinac Island, Michigan (MI): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Charming Mackinac Island is a throwback to old-timey seaside leisure, from the candy-colored facades of downtown shops to the impressive (record-breaking, in fact) front porch of the Victorian-era Grand Hotel. Mackinac is world-famous for its homemade fudge, available in every flavor you can imagine. Work off your sugar high with a round of golf, a bike ride along a seaside trail, or exploring the limestone bluffs of Mackinac Island State Park.
Restaurants in Mackinac Island
1. 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).
2. 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!
3. 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!
4. Threads of Mackinac
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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!
5. 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.
6. Great Turtle Toys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
7. Murdick's Fudge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Murdick's Mackinac Island handcrafted Fudge and peanut brittle is made daily with only the finest of Michigan ingredients from our original 1887 recipe.
Reviewed By TheHoovers2019
Lots of options and our favorite fudge that we tried in the area! We got the German chocolate fudge and it was by far the best fudge I’ve ever had! So yummy!
8. Murdick's Fudge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Murdick's Mackinac Island handcrafted fudge and peanut brittle is made daily with only the finest of Michigan ingredients from our original 1887 recipe.
9. Poppins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By M3871LMmichelleb - Grand Rapids, United States
Poppins is an awesome store on Mackinac Island! Lots of great unique gift items and lots of journals. The Poppins Home and Caddywampus stores are also great. These are the best shops on the island, Check them out!
10. Ryba's Fudge Shops
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 85 reviews
On Michigan’s world-renowned Mackinac Island, the sweet aroma of fudge wafts out onto the street from four unique Ryba’s Fudge Shops. Passersby stop to watch as confectionary artists handcraft the creamiest, most decadently delicious fudge following family recipes and a meticulous process perfected over four generations. Treats free of gluten, dairy, nuts, sugar, and animal products are also available. Shop while on Mackinac Island or order online any time. After all, there’s fudge, and then there’s Ryba’s fudge.
Reviewed By BKSNtravel - Indianapolis, United States
No stop on Mackinac Island is complete without some fudge. We had the chocolate walnut - wish it had more walnuts. My husband had the peanut butter fudge. All was delicious.
