Although many Mackinac Island storefronts close for the winter around the end of October, you can still shop your favorite travel destination during the holiday season. From online orders of world-famous Mackinac Island fudge to Mackinac Island gifts, clothing and hotel stays, there’s a lot to choose from.
Here are some ideas for your gift list and where to find them in time for the holidays:
Where To Find Mackinac Island Merchandise For The Holidays
Many Mackinac Island retailers have online shops that are perfect for browsing during the holidays or at any time of year that you can’t be on the island in person. You can find Mackinac Island-themed clothing, coffee mugs, ornaments, lilac-scented lotions and so much more for under the tree. Some retailers even put together gift boxes that make shopping super easy.
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Where To Find Mackinac Island Gift Cards For The Holidays
The online shopping page for Mackinac Island features several restaurants and places to stay that offer gift cards that you can put into someone’s stocking, or just use yourself next season! Many places to stay on Mackinac Island will even give you bonus money when you buy a gift card during the holiday shopping season – $20 extra on a $100 purchase, for example, or $50 extra on a $250 purchase.
Sign up to receive the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau’s E-Newsletter for details on holiday gift card deals.
A different kind of gift card is a seasonal Mackinac Associates membership, which gives unlimited entry into Fort Mackinac and all other Mackinac State Historic Parks attractions for two adults living in the same household, plus all dependent children and grandchildren under age 18.
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Where To Find Mackinac Island’s Black Friday Deals For The Holidays
Save some money on your next visit to the USA’s Best Summer Travel Destination by taking advantage of Mackinac Island’s incredible Black Friday deals. You may be able to score Black Friday or Cyber Monday discounts on everything from lodging and dining to activities and fudge.
Sign up for the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau’s E-Newsletter to exclusive access to the latest Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials. And follow Mackinac Island on social media to stay in the loop on all things Mackinac.
Where To Find Mackinac Island Fudge For The Holidays
Check out Ryba’s Fudge, Joann’s Fudge and Original Murdick’s Fudge for a look at all of the fantastic flavors of world-famous Mackinac Island fudge you can have shipped right to your door or delivered to a loved one all year long.
Keep in mind that orders may need to be placed a week or more in advance in order for delivery to happen in time for Christmas. The websites for each fudge shop include ordering deadlines for holiday shipping.
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Where To Holiday Shop In Person On Mackinac Island
You don’t have to wait until the last minute to buy holiday gifts. Why not plan a fall trip to Mackinac Island and get your holiday shopping all done before Halloween?
If you really want to shop in person during the holiday season, then visit during the first weekend of December when Mackinac Island hosts its annual tree-lighting ceremony. Some shops open for that weekend, while others may be available for shopping by appointment. Check out the Mackinac Island Winter Page for more details on store hours.
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