Sign for Doud’s Market, America’s oldest family-owned grocery store, hanging outside the storefront on Mackinac Island.
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How to Visit Mackinac Island on a Budget: 7 Smart Tips to Save Money

If Mackinac Island is famous for anything, it’s horse-drawn carriages, historic charm… and sky-high prices. As a budget traveler, I put off visiting for years, assuming it would be way out of reach. But last summer, I finally made it happen—and guess what? Visiting Mackinac Island on a budget is totally doable with the right…

Two white draft horses pulling a delivery wagon loaded with boxes down Main Street on Mackinac Island, passing by Doud’s Market and colorful historic buildings.
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Mackinac Island Itinerary: The Perfect 2-Day Escape to Michigan’s Most Charming Island

I’d dreamed of visiting Mackinac Island ever since I first heard about the magical, car-free island where horse-drawn carriages still rule the roads and fudge shops outnumber stoplights. This summer, that dream finally came true—and it was every bit as enchanting as I imagined. In this post, I’m sharing my tried-and-true Mackinac Island itinerary—a two-day…