Woo hoo. The week is here. Time to head north to my favorite place in the world. Mackinac Island. I am gonna share some tips and ideas for day visits and weekend visits. One thing you will want to do is buy tickets ahead of time for your ferry. If doing a day visit either ferry is fantastic. So it is more of a personal choice. Online you can get discount and group rates. When you arrive you still have to go to the window to get your actual ticket and bike pass.

http://www.sheplersferry.com. http://www.mackinacferry.com

Some items I recommend for day trips are the following:

• Sunscreen
• Umbrella/poncho
• comfy shoes- tennis shoes preferred
• light jacket
• basket for bike
• extra socks if raining
• bug spray
• backpack

For overnight weekend stays I know that it can be a gamble with weather. That can be said for anywhere. So if you think oh don’t pack it I suggest doing it. Never a bad idea to be safe. Now if you forget you can get all these items shopping in downtown.

• hats/ gloves
• sweatshirts (hoodies with front pouch)
• bike lock
• extra phone chargers to carry with you
• cooler with water/ snacks
• all items above

Follow the Mackinac Tourism Page http://www.mackinacisland.org for events that might be going on . Watercolor Cafe has started their painting classes http://www.watercolormackinac.com . You can also have an IV infusion with Mackinac Wellness. They come to you http://www.mackinacwellness.com

Also be sure to check out the new shops located on Main St to do your shopping for you or family.

• Threads of Mackinac http://linkin.bio/threadsofmackinac
• Pink Pony Club + Shop http://Chippewa-hotel.myshopify.com
• Rustic Chic Boutique http://www.rbcmackinac.com

Tune in to hear a lot of other good tips. Also watch on my Instagram for possible live and lots of pics. https://instagram.com/totallymackinacisland?igshid+YmMyMTA2M2Y=