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May’s Candy Shop

May's Candy Shop
May’s Candy Shop continues to make traditional fudge and candies that are still popular with our customers. From grandpa’s famous Peanut Brittle to the family’s long withstanding fudge making process with new modern flavors, May’s hopes to provide favorite treats to the new generation of customers and fans alike.

Family Candy Makers

The 4th generation candymakers continue the traditional fudge and candy business at the oldest candy shop on Mackinac Island in Michigan. With over five generations of candy makers, May’s Candy Shop continues to sell the best candies and fudge through the summer season. Heather, Carolyn, and Lee have stepped in to maintain their father’s, Marvin S. May, legacy. With a diverse background in business, sales, design and many years growing up and learning the candy process, the current owners have provided a unique and modern approach in the confectionary business.

May’s Candy Shop
7351 Main St
Mackinac Island, MI
906-847-6486

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Sugar Loaf – Mackinac Island

The dramatic breccia mass rises 75 feet above the ground and is the largest of Mackinac Island’s many limestone stacks. 

Centuries ago a huge lake that geologist call Lake Algonquin covered all but the center of Mackinac Island.  Sugar Loaf was then a small, eroding island cut off from the surrounding land area.  When the water receded, the stack was left standing as a tower of rock.

East side of island a short distance inland from the shoreline, Located on Sugar Loaf Road at Point Lookout.

Sugar Loaf via Wikipedia

Sugar Loaf is a 75-foot-high (23m) landlocked rock or stack in the interior of Mackinac Island in Lake Huron. Created by erosion during the period of postglacial Lake Algonquin, Sugar Loaf is the largest post-glacial erosion feature in the Straits of Mackinac.

The immense rock, which consists of resistant limestone breccia, was cut off from Ancient Mackinac Island or the Turtle’s Back by the glacial meltwaters of Lake Algonquin. Polar storms released by the retreating ice sheet created erosional forces much stronger than any existing today on the Great Lakes.

The rock lies within the boundaries of the Mackinac Island State Park near the junction of Crooked Tree Road and Sugar Loaf Road. It can be seen from Point Lookout, near the Island’s highest point. – >> Read More on Wikipedia >>

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Sugar Loaf On Mackinac Island – Photos From Instagram

Here are the latest photos of Sugar Loaf via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your visit to Sugar Loaf, choose “Sugar Loaf” as your location and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.

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Arch Rock on Mackinac Island

Rising 146 feet above the water, Arch Rock is a natural curiosity which spans fifty feet as its widest point.  It was formed over thousands of years by wind and water eroding soft rock below, leaving only the hard breccia rock which forms the arch.

East side of island near the shoreline, Located by taking Lake Shore Road, Arch Rock Road, Arch Rock Bicycle Trail, or Huron Road

Arch Rock via Wikipedia

Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline 146 feet (45 m) above the water.

Limestone breccia is not an ideal material for natural bridges, and this type of formation is quite rare in the North American Great Lakes region. The Native Americans saw Arch Rock as a place of numinous power, and told many stories and legends about it. >> Read More on Wikipedia >>

Arch Rock – Top Twelve Photo Opps on Mackinac Island

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Arch Rock On Mackinac Island – Photos From Instagram

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The Jewel – 18 Scenic, Playable Holes of Golf

The Jewel is comprised of the Grand nine, across the street from the hotel; and the Woods nine, set in the interior of Mackinac Island. The Jewel features unparalleled scenic beauty, lush landscaping and meticulously manicured tees, fairways and greens.

The Grand nine was built in 1901 and redesigned in 1987 by prominent golf course architect, Jerry Matthews. He also designed the Woods nine, added in 1994. Transportation between the Grand nine and Woods nine is by specially designed horse-drawn carriage. Clubs are available for rental. Golf carts and pull carts are available. To reserve tee times, please call (906) 847-3331 and ask for the Golf Shop.

Grand Hotel – The Jewel
286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3331

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Sanders – Mackinac Island

Located on beautiful Mackinac Island. Sanders offers the original bumpy cake, cream puff sundae’s and milk chocolate hot fudge topping, premium ice cream, creamy fudge, caramel apples, specialty chocolates, and the list goes on…

Sanders still follows the simple standards of using the finest quality ingredients in all of their Chocolates, Candies and Fudge Toppings. Fred Sanders Chocolates and Toppings are still made following strict formulas by dedicated lifelong candy makers.

Sanders – Mackinac Island
7330 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-0250

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The Gate House


The Gate House will open for the season on Friday, April 29th for dinner! See you then!

A casual restaurant and bar just a short walk down from Grand Hill. Serving lunch and dinner beginning at 11:00 a.m. every day. Late night and Children’s menus are also available. Relax with a cocktail on our outdoor patio or view your favorite sporting event on one of many indoor televisions. You can also enjoy live musical entertainment most evenings. Check the Restaurant Events Calendar for live music schedule, food/drink specials and more.

Overnight guests of Grand Hotel on the Modified American Plan receive a $20.00 per adult credit towards the food portion of their bill.

There is tipping at The Gate House.

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1547 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island
906-847-3772

Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Lunch and Dinner:  11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday
Late Night Menu: 9:00 p.m – 1:30 a.m.

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