August 14, 2018
Visiting Mission Point at Mackinac Island
My family and I just got back from a trip to Mackinac
Island and it was so memorable. The kids and I went with my mom in the spring
which was my first time there since 4th grade and after being there,
I knew that I had to come back with Troy. He loves history and nature and
Mackinac Island is a great mix of the two. I want to share some things about
our trip to Mackinac Island with you today!
Where to Stay at Mackinac Island
We stayed at Mission Point Resort at Mackinac Island.
It was an amazing time and such a gorgeous place. We had a room that had 2
bedrooms in it which was amazing since the kids go to bed so much earlier than
we do. They did great in their own room! We stayed in the Straits Lodge which
is the older part of the resort and there are plans to remodel it this winter.
I look forward to seeing the renovations!
The resort is HUGE at 19 acres. We walked a ton during
our time there which was great built in exercise. The resort is so well
maintained and landscaped with all different kinds of flowers. I really loved
seeing all of the beauty.
Mission Point also has a spa, a theatre, golf course, pool
with 2 hot tubs, 3 restaurants, 1 wine bar and a coffee shop. If you stay at Mission
Point, you can easily stay there as much as you want since they offer so much
to do.
Mission Point is located about a half mile outside of
town which we liked because it was quieter there but also plenty to do. It is
mostly families that stay at Mission Point and the resort is super family
friendly. The Wifi was great the entire time which is rare in a hotel. Also, we
took the Shepler’s ferry to and from Mackinac Island this time which was a good
experience.
What to Eat at Mission Point
We ate most of our meals at Mission Point and they
were all great! I had the awesome opportunity to meet with Chef Matthew who
runs all of the restaurants at Mission Point to discuss ideas on how they can
offer healthier options at their restaurants and catering menus. It was a fun
opportunity for me and I loved learning a little bit about the ins and outs of
the dining services offered at Mission Point.
The number one thing that I have to say about eating
at Mission Point is that the staff is seriously incredible. They are amazing
with kids and go above and beyond to make you smile, laugh and have a good
time. The one waiter joked my husband that he brought him steak when he ordered
eggplant parmesan. Just a funny joke that had us all laughing! My daughter
didn’t finish her orange juice one morning and the waiter offered to put it in
a paper cup to go. It made her morning! These little touches at the restaurants
are what will keep you coming back.
-Breakfast
buffet at Round Island Bar and Grill-
This breakfast buffet had tons of options for everyone and my favorite part was
the omelette bar which was made-to-order. I loaded mine with feta, tomatoes,
red pepper, spinach, mushrooms and bacon. It was awesome! They also had fruit,
yogurt, an oatmeal bar, bacon, potatoes, scrambled eggs, waffles and pastries.
-Dinner at
Chianti- If you’re looking for upscale dining with incredible views,
Chianti is the place to go. They specialize in Northern Italian cuisine and
this is the second time that we have eaten there and we enjoyed it both times.
This time, we enjoyed a bottle of Mission Point Sauvignon Blanc wine which was
tasty but I still have to recommend the Garden Gimlet cocktail the most which
is my favorite cocktail ever!
I enjoyed the chicken piccata and the kids shared the salmon
with mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked veggies. I let Adalyn choose what she
wanted to eat and she chose that! I was impressed and she really liked it.
-Lunch or
dinner at Bistro on the Greens- The most beautiful views right on the water
with views of the golf course! My meal was okay here but what we really loved
was my husband’s whitefish sandwich which was super tasty.
What to Eat in Town at Mackinac Island
-Huron Street Pub and Grill- Our first stop once we
got off of the boat was going right to Huron Street Pub and Grill. I just love
the food here and enjoy talking to the owner Tony who lives on the island year
round and is so interesting to talk to! My favorite item is the coconut shrimp
which they marinate in coconut milk and pineapple juice and hand bread. Doesn’t
that sound delicious? I can’t wait to recreate!
We had to order the Brussels sprouts again because
they’re amazing. After talking to Tony, he made me want to try the Chicken and
Waffles which was delicious! What a beautiful presentation too. Troy enjoyed
the brisket sandwich and we also got to sample the Shepherd’s Pie. This
restaurant offers upscale options from what you would expect and I enjoyed
talking to the chef about how they do things such as marinating the chicken in
buttermilk overnight. Who would know how much work goes into making this
delicious food?
-Mustang Lounge-
If you are a burger and fries kind of person, the Mustang Lounge is the perfect
place. Troy ordered a pizza burger and we both agreed that it was delicious! We
also had a Caesar salad, chicken and wild rice soup and buffalo cauliflower.
What to Do at Mackinac Island
-Rent bikes and
ride around the Island- Our favorite thing to do is to rent bikes and bike
around the island! It is an 8 mile bike ride and we rented bikes right from
Mission Point which was the perfect idea because it was convenient and our
bikes were more comfortable than last time. I like to plan about 2 hours for
this trip because we love to stop at all of the scenic areas. Especially Arch
Rock and Devil’s Kitchen!
-Swim in the
pool at Mission Point- The kids love a good pool and Adalyn had fun wearing
her life jacket and jumping in by herself over and over. Mom liked the hot tub!
-Walk near the
water by Mission Point- There is an amazing gazebo where weddings are held
and so much greenery and flowers all around. It is an amazing walk with
gorgeous views. They have Adirondack chairs all over the lawn that anyone can
sit in. We liked looking at the lake and exploring.
-Watch the ferries come and go!
-Visit the Fort-
My husband is big into history and really enjoyed his first trip to the Fort.
Adalyn’s favorite part of the trip was seeing the cannon being fired off. They
have dress-up clothes for kids which was really adorable to see. The next day,
outside of the fort, we saw boy scouts raising all of the flags and the Star
Spangled Banner played. It was so special to see!
-Venture into
the island and hike- I bet you didn’t know that there are a ton of hiking
trails at Mackinac Island! We enjoyed walking to Skull Cave and walking through
the historic cemetery. Oh, and stopping and picking wild raspberries!
Just watching the water, the boats and horses all
around are some of my favorite parts of Mackinac Island. It was busier this
time than in May but we loved the early morning times before many people are
around the island. I highly recommend getting outside of the little downtown
area and exploring if you enjoy nature. There is so much natural #PureMichigan
beauty to see!
Thank
you to Mission Point for hosting us and restaurants for providing meals! Super
special thanks to Sarah from Mission Point for being our tour guide and a
wealth of information as well as being so friendly that she felt like a family
friend!
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