{"id":614,"date":"2020-12-25T12:58:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T12:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2021-07-08T00:16:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T00:16:05","slug":"top-five-reasons-to-visit-the-pink-pony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/?p=614","title":{"rendered":"TOP FIVE Reasons to Visit The Pink Pony &#8211; Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Fourth of July is this coming weekend. And to help kick off the mid-summer vibe on Mackinac Island here&#8217;s our photo album of the TOP FIVE REASONS to visit the Pink Pony.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been to Mackinac Island, there is a very good chance you&#8217;ve stopped by the Pink Pony. Perhaps someone said, <strong>&#8220;Meet me at the Pony.&#8221;<\/strong> Or you just wanted to <strong>&#8220;pony up&#8221;<\/strong> to the legendary serpentine bar. Or maybe it was just time to have <strong>&#8220;yachts and yachts of fun&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons are many but just to help out we&#8217;ve gathered together our TOP FIVE reasons to visit the Pink Pony during your trip to Mackinac Island.<\/p>\n<h2>PINK PONY PATIO<\/h2>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/northguide\/36087212884\/in\/album-72157688340488835\/\" title=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4434\/36087212884_0267ffe363_z.jpg\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Truly an iconic Michigan stop, the Pink Pony Patio offers great views of the Mackinac harbor, fresh air, afternoon entertainment, and a 25 person jacuzzi tub. Grab a seat under a pink umbrella, stretch out on the deck, or post up at the waterfront bar.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>LIVE ENTERTAINMENT<\/h2>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/northguide\/36087217084\/in\/album-72157688340488835\/\" title=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4420\/36087217084_3ed31cd237_z.jpg\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Pink Pony is the only place on Mackinac where you can hear live music twice a day! Talented local musicians accompany the afternoon sunshine on the patio. After dinner, head on up to the main stage and enjoy the Pink Pony nightlife, led by house musician Myk Rise (pictured), who is famous for his rendition of Cecilia by Simon &#038; Garfunkel and much, much more!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>RUM RUNNER AND OTHER SIGNATURE SUMMER COCKTAILS<\/h2>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/northguide\/36087214534\/in\/album-72157688340488835\/\" title=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4345\/36087214534_e41ee7f42c_z.jpg\" width=\"400\" alt=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Relax during your Mackinac vacation with a specialty cocktail from the Pink Pony! The Rum Runner at the Pink Pony is a famous Island recipe of premium rums and fruit juices, served frozen and recommended with a floater.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>MICHIGAN CRAFT BEER ON TAP<\/h2>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/northguide\/36087217604\/in\/album-72157688340488835\/\" title=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4417\/36087217604_49e4eea609_z.jpg\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In 2015 the Pink Pony expanded their draft beer menu from 6 taps to 24 taps, giving craft beer lovers a bountiful selection of great brews, many made in Michigan by one of the state&#8217;s renowned craft breweries.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>GREAT FOOD ALL DAY LONG<\/h2>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/northguide\/36087217274\/in\/album-72157688340488835\/\" title=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4440\/36087217274_626f6c5f42_z.jpg\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Pink Pony offers everything from tasty breakfast options, to popular lunch items, to deliciously hearty dinner entree, and homemade desserts, and even late night snacks. The menu features fresh ingredients and house-made sauces, dressings, and plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian choices. (PHOTO: Whitefish Tacos &#8211; Three flour tortillas with pan seared whitefish, house citrus slaw with a tangy ginger dressing, finished with an avocado aioli. Served with tortilla chips and fresh homemade salsa.)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>AND DON&#8217;T FORGET &#8211; To drop by the Pink Pony Store.<\/h2>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/northguide\/36087218264\/in\/album-72157688340488835\/\" title=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4438\/36087218264_924df43442_z.jpg\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Pink Pony - Mackinac Island\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Show off your favorite Mackinac hot spot by having your own Pink Pony items! The shop sells quality apparel, bags, jewelry, gift items and more. You can shop Pink Pony all year long at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.PinkPonyMackinac.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.PinkPonyMackinac.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.PinkPonyMackinac.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit The Pink Pony Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>TOP FIVE Reasons to Visit The Pink Pony &#8211; Photo Gallery<\/strong> (Click on photos for slideshow view)<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div class=\"flickrTag_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4440\/36087213254_e206739039.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"If you've been to Mackinac Island, there is a very good chance you've stopped by the Pink Pony. Perhaps someone said, &amp;quot;Meet my at the Pony.&amp;quot; Or you just wanted to &amp;quot;pony up&amp;quot; to the legendary serpentine bar. Or maybe it was just time to have &amp;quot;yachts and yachts of fun&amp;quot;. The reasons are many but just to help out we've gathered together our TOP FIVE reasons to visit the Pink Pony during your trip to Mackinac Island. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087213254\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4440\/36087213254_e206739039_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4358\/36113376043_04431ac882.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"PINK PONY PATIO - Truly an iconic Michigan stop, the Pink Pony Patio offers great views of the Mackinac harbor, fresh air, afternoon entertainment, and a 25 person jacuzzi tub. Grab a seat under a pink umbrella, stretch out on the deck, or post up at the waterfront bar. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36113376043\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4358\/36113376043_04431ac882_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4434\/36087212884_0267ffe363.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"PINK PONY PATIO - Truly an iconic Michigan stop, the Pink Pony Patio offers great views of the Mackinac harbor, fresh air, afternoon entertainment, and a 25 person jacuzzi tub. Grab a seat under a pink umbrella, stretch out on the deck, or post up at the waterfront bar. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087212884\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4434\/36087212884_0267ffe363_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4420\/36087217084_3ed31cd237.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - The Pink Pony is the only place on Mackinac where you can hear live music twice a day! Talented local musicians accompany the afternoon sunshine on the patio. After dinner, head on up to the main stage and enjoy the Pink Pony nightlife, led by house musician Myk Rise (pictured), who is famous for his rendition of Cecilia by Simon &amp;amp; Garfunkel and much, much more! &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217084\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4420\/36087217084_3ed31cd237_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4333\/36087217384_9dd21b94e2.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - The Pink Pony is the only place on Mackinac where you can hear live music twice a day! Talented local musicians accompany the afternoon sunshine on the patio. After dinner, head on up to the main stage and enjoy the Pink Pony nightlife, led by house musician Myk Rise. (PHOTO: Paul BeDour performing on the Pink Pony patio.) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217384\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4333\/36087217384_9dd21b94e2_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4345\/36087214534_e41ee7f42c.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"RUM RUNNER AND OTHER SIGNATURE SUMMER COCKTAILS - Relax during your Mackinac vacation with a specialty cocktail from the Pink Pony! The Rum Runner at the Pink Pony is a famous Island recipe of premium rums and fruit juices, served frozen and recommended with a floater. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087214534\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4345\/36087214534_e41ee7f42c_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4442\/36087217754_5e0d96aa66.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"RUM RUNNER AND OTHER SIGNATURE SUMMER COCKTAILS - Relax during your Mackinac vacation with a specialty cocktail from the Pink Pony! The Rum Runner at the Pink Pony is a famous Island recipe of premium rums and fruit juices, served frozen and recommended with a floater. - (PHOTO: the famous Pink Pony Bloody Mary) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217754\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4442\/36087217754_5e0d96aa66_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4417\/36087217604_49e4eea609.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"MICHIGAN CRAFT BEER ON TAP - In 2015 the Pink Pony expanded their draft beer menu from 6 taps to 24 taps, giving craft beer lovers a bountiful selection of great brews, many made in Michigan by one of the state's renowned craft breweries - Founders, Bell's, Short's, Mt. Town, Upperhand, Blackrocks, and more. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217604\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4417\/36087217604_49e4eea609_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4434\/36087217734_8bb54389aa.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"MICHIGAN CRAFT BEER ON TAP - In 2015 the Pink Pony expanded their draft beer menu from 6 taps to 24 taps, giving craft beer lovers a bountiful selection of great brews, many made in Michigan by one of the state's renowned craft breweries - Founders, Bell's, Short's, Mt. Town, Upperhand, Blackrocks, and more. - (Photo: All Day IPA by Founders Brewing Co.) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217734\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4434\/36087217734_8bb54389aa_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4440\/36087217274_626f6c5f42.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"GREAT FOOD ALL DAY LONG - The Pink Pony offers everything from tasty breakfast options, to popular lunch items, to deliciously hearty dinner entree, and homemade desserts, and even late night snacks. The menu features fresh ingredients and house-made sauces, dressings, and plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian choices. (PHOTO: Whitefish Tacos - Three flour tortillas with pan seared whitefish, house citrus slaw with a tangy ginger dressing, finished with an avocado aioli. Served with tortilla chips and fresh homemade salsa.) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217274\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4440\/36087217274_626f6c5f42_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4419\/36087217634_58e1515909.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"GREAT FOOD ALL DAY LONG - The Pink Pony offers everything from tasty breakfast options, to popular lunch items, to deliciously hearty dinner entree, and homemade desserts, and even late night snacks. The menu features fresh ingredients and house-made sauces, dressings, and plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian choices. (PHOTO: Boursin Stuffed Chicken with mashed potatoes and Michigan vegetables.) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087217634\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4419\/36087217634_58e1515909_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4438\/36087218264_924df43442.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"AND DON'T FORGET - To drop by the Pink Pony Store. Show off your favorite Mackinac hot spot by having your own Pink Pony items! The shop sells quality apparel, bags, jewelry, gift items and more. You can shop Pink Pony all year long at &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.PinkPonyMackinac.com&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;www.PinkPonyMackinac.com&lt;\/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36087218264\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4438\/36087218264_924df43442_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4413\/36781799711_13371bc7e3.jpg\" class=\"flickr\" title=\"AND DON'T FORGET - To drop by the Pink Pony Store. Show off your favorite Mackinac hot spot by having your own Pink Pony items! The shop sells quality apparel, bags, jewelry, gift items and more. You can shop Pink Pony all year long at &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.PinkPonyMackinac.com&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;www.PinkPonyMackinac.com&lt;\/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18594295@N07\/36781799711\/in\/set-72157688340488835\/&quot;&gt;view&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;flickr&amp;raquo;&lt;\/a&gt;\" rel=\"lightbox[dce610082c8cb8ec1d2f157a2a68b49e]\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4413\/36781799711_13371bc7e3_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flickr_img square set\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<p><><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.PinkPonyMackinac.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit The Pink Pony Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Fourth of July is this coming weekend. And to help kick off the mid-summer vibe on Mackinac Island here&#8217;s our photo album of the TOP FIVE REASONS to visit the Pink Pony.\nIf you&#8217;ve been to Mackinac Island, there is a very good chance you&#8217;ve stopped by the Pink Pony. Perhaps someone said, &#8220;Meet me [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[65,64],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=614"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mackinacblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}