Where to Dine and Drink on Mackinac Island

"With some 13 fudge shops on the island, there’s no better place on the planet to be a “fudgie” (that’s Northern Michigan slang for “tourist”) than Mackinac Island. Despite some confusing signage down the way, the Murdick’s location at 7363 Main Street was the very first place on the island where fudge was made, and it is as charming as ever today. Stop in and watch these candy magicians as they stir cream, sugar, butter, and more in a massive copper bowl, pour the hot slurry onto marble tables to cool, and then put their paddles to work flipping and turning it into the blocks of fudge that are perfect for taking home to that pet-sitter." - Stacey Brugeman