Sunday August 31-Wednesday September 3, 2025
Sunday
Saying “Bye for Now” & Stocking Up
We said “bye for now” to our friends Candace and David from Too Nasty. Since we never got a photo together yesterday, we made sure to brighten the day with an early morning one 😁. We’re hoping to see them again sometime after Chicago!
After they left, we grabbed our backpacks and walked to the grocery store and fish shop to pick up the rest of our provisions for the coming week. Then it was back to the boat to finish up a few things before our friends Ron and Alisa arrived.
Once they got in, we enjoyed snacks and beverages on the back deck while catching up. Later, we took a short walk out to the lighthouse, had docktails with other Loopers, and went to dinner at the Mackinac Grill. A fun first night all around!
Mackinac Island Magic
The next morning, we were ready to head to Mackinac Island. It was a short one-hour trip from St. Ignace, and docking at the marina went smoothly. Once we were settled, we walked to town and got tickets for a carriage ride. It was a lovely two-hour tour around different parts of the island—absolutely beautiful, and made even better by the picture-perfect weather!
After the tour, we strolled over to the Grand Hotel. Sitting on the porch in the rocking chairs, we ordered a few bites and some drinks—each of us tried something new and unusual, and we were all happily surprised.
Of course, we had to explore inside as well. We found a cozy little bar up on the 5th floor and just had to sit and enjoy another sip.
Next stop? A bit of shopping and, naturally, some fudge! We wrapped up the day with dinner at the Pink Pony—delicious food in a super fun atmosphere!
Tuesday
Traveling to Boyne City
Today was mostly a travel day. We left Mackinac Island and made our way down to Charlevoix, then continued into the bay to reach Boyne City. We’d heard the town had an award-winning Main Street full of great restaurants and shops, and it did not disappoint.
The marina was beautiful, and once we walked into town, it exceeded all expectations. We ended up at a European restaurant that served absolutely terrific food—and it was packed for a Tuesday night. A great end to a travel day!
Wednesday
Rainy Start, Charming Finish in Charlevoix
We woke up to rain this morning, so we stayed put until it mostly cleared by early afternoon. Once the skies brightened, we made our way back up to Charlevoix.
After getting settled at the marina, we headed out for a walk and found a cute spot called The Vue to relax for a bit. Later, we had dinner at the Bridge Street Tap Room—great food and a cozy atmosphere.
Charlevoix is such a pretty town. Even with the gray skies, its charm shines through.
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