This place rocks, great atmosphere helped by having actual high quality items at reasonable…read moreprices. Staff are kind and knowledgeable and won't try to upsell you. Got a beautiful mug, an ornament, and a foldable knife that i still haven't quite figured out how to use yet. Plenty of space to look around. Great place would return upon visiting

Super cute bookstore where we found a sticker and a magnet for our trip souvenirs. The space is a…read morebit cramped because it's chock full of books, games, toys, and gifts. I liked seeing the book nooks set up because we actually have one at home to build. I always love a good bookstore, and bookstores on vacation are even better. I will definitely stop in again the next time I'm on the island.

For those of you who still like to hold books in your hands and turn pages, Island Bookstore is…read morehere for you. This is a cute little bookstore that's tucked into a small shopping center area off of Main Street. Mostly, this bookstore specializes in regional and Mackinac-specific books and gifts. You will find some popular commercial books, but this isn't like one of those big chain bookstores. This is a niche bookstore, where you can find books about hyper-local topics. You'll also find things like maps, bumper stickers, magnets, calendars and other things like that -- mostly about Michigan and island life. They also have a huge selection of children's books, plus some toys and plushies. When I visited at the end of the tourist season, they were having a huge sale. Books were anywhere from 25% to 40% off! So, I guess if you're looking for a deal, the time to visit is at the end of the season, when they're trying to move product.

What a find! This…read moreis a cute little gift shop featuring lots of home decor and Mackinac Island related merchandise. If you're interested in Lilac Festival or Somewhere in Time memorabilia, then this is the place for you. It's largely geared to women, with the emphasis on jewelry, clothing and home decor, with a bit of nautical-themed and Northern Michigan type souvenirs, like some of the other gift shops located in Mackinaw. Unlike most of those, Sophia's doesn't cater to the typical tourist, selling a glut of the same coffee mug, t-shirt and fudge as everybody else. It's more of a home decor/jewelry gift shop instead of a tourist destination. In other words, there were no cheap "Made in China" plastic souvenir lighthouses and run of the mill "Up North" bumper stickers in sight. Heck, it even has a row of white rocking and Adirondack chairs out front for guests to relax in, reminiscent of the Grand Hotel on the island. After a day of shopping, who doesn't want to rest their feet? It takes quite awhile to see everything in this store. I really love Lilac Festival (held each spring on Mackinac Island) and have been there for it a few times, so I was pleased to see so much gear devoted to it. I've been collecting the official Lilac Festival posters that come out each season for years now, so I picked up this year's edition here for $10. They had some previous year's Lilac Festival artwork available on clearance and I snagged one from a year that I didn't have yet for a few bucks as well. There was a huge selection of both costume and handmade jewelry, many pieces of which were priced between $40-$60 each. I thought that was reasonable. I loved the Parisian motif of the home decor, including trunks, signs, wall art, candles and more. I fell in love with a cute faux-vintage sign that was simply marked, "Love the Journey." I'm still kicking myself for not buying it when I was there. Ugh. Prices are moderate, considering this is a gift shop in a tourist town where the prices on the most mundane items are jacked up, no matter what. The customer service was great. The cheery lady behind the counter helped me locate the Lilac Festival poster I wanted and chatted me up about my travel plans, where I was from, etc. She was both friendly and helpful, but not in a fake, tourist town way. The only problem seemed to be with the store's inability to run a "chip" credit card. It had to be processed multiple times and eventually run with the pin code to complete the transaction. It was a problem we experienced at several of the smaller gift shops around Mackinaw City. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I have three "chip" cards in my wallet, so it's a problem when the store doesn't have "chip reader" capability. It was weird and kind of a drag, but it didn't deter me from shopping here. FYI If you have a "chip" credit card, beware, because it might take a few minutes to complete your transaction!

Super adorable and very nice owners. We don't buys anything but this was one of my favorite shops…read moreon the island.

My Front Porch is so welcoming and the gift selection is plenty…read more Tucked away on Market St, My Front Porch offers so many quirky gifts and knickknacks. Each room is wall to wall filled with different finds that everyone will enjoy. I especially enjoyed the room filled with so many things for dog lovers. Hundreds of different keychains with various sayings or names on them. I have 3 dogs at home -- Ellie, Lexie and Charlie. Loved seeing their names on a keychain. I had two of my dogs with me for this trip. My dog, Charlie, ended up sitting outside and howling for me to come back. The ladies in the shop got a good laugh about it! I also picked up some Christmas presents while stopping in. Like I said, there's a gift for everyone here! Take the time to really enjoy it!

Very cute shop with Patagonia clothing on one side and miscellaneous housewares on the other. It…read morehas a lot of one of a kind items that's a must see.

Great little store in Les Cheneaux. High quality merchandise. A wide selection of Patagonia…read moreclothing, kids clothes and toys, jewelry and other fine gifts. Worth a stop in if you are in the area.

When I visited there, I felt the feeling of TIMELESS at the moment…read more Those wonderful woody galleries must be kept to protected forever more. So adorable and beautiful, astonish, amazing gallery to visit at least once.

We absolutely love this gallery and have purchased several pieces! Amazing art by some amazing…read morelocal artists. They have a variety of different fine art with scenery from Mackinac Island that you can take home with you. Looking forward to coming back during our next trip to see the new paintings by the artists represented at this gallery. The staff is very nice. Place is very warm and inviting. Highly recommend a visit.

The Grand Hotel recently opened its Mackinac Market on Main, a gift shop featuring Grand Hotel…read moremerchandise and other souvenirs, along with Sadie's Ice Cream Parlor. Smart idea to have a taste of The Grand on Main Street! Since most of the merchandise says Grand Hotel and not just Mackinac Island, I'm not sure how interested the average tourist would be in GH merch if they aren't staying there. A single scoop at Sadie's is $7 but it's HUGE--more like two scoops in my book and perfect for sharing!

A must-see for Somewhere in Time fans! Some great memorabilia and lots of things for sale related…read moreto the movie.

If you are a fan like me of "Somewhere in Time" then a stop here is a must. This was the shop that…read morehe bought the coins in the movie. They have alot of memorabilia from the movie and the staff here is very knowledgable. The Somewhere in Time book guides you through the films production and details film sights and their location on the island. Shop till you drop S.I.T. fans