If you're visiting the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, "you have to do Mackinac!" The island is a beautiful must-see, but it can come with a hefty price tag. Here are my best tips for making your day out on Mackinac Island budget friendly, including a “free” lunch at the Grand Hotel! BTW, you’ll always find links to the places and resources referenced in our videos in the description below! ⬇️

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CAMPGROUNDS we stayed at in this video:
▶︎ Kinross Charter Township RV Park East: https://www.kinrosstownship-mi.gov/rv...

TIMESTAMPS for this video:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Ferry tickets
1:56 Transportation on island
2:57 Bring your own food
3:43 Make it a day trip
4:01 The Grand Hotel
6:56 Walkability of the island
9:04 Skip the museums
10:23 Carriage House
11:34 State Park vs National Park
13:13 Arch Rock
14:19 Shoulder season
15:40 How much did we spend?

PLACES AND LINKS referenced in this video:
▶︎ Shepler's Ferry: https://www.sheplersferry.com
▶︎ Doud's Market: https://www.doudsmarket.com
▶︎ The Grand Hotel: https://www.mackinacisland.org/lodgin...
▶︎ Mackinac Island National Park: https://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/n...

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