Dining and Snacks

Food and Beverages at Mackinac State Historic Parks

Mackinac State Historic Parks features one of the most picturesque restaurants in northern Michigan, the Tea Room at Fort Mackinac, operated by Grand Hotel. However, snacks and beverages can be found throughout our historic sites. 

Fort Mackinac Tea Room, Mackinac Island

The Tea Room, operated by Grand Hotel, has been a memorable part of a Fort Mackinac visit for decades. Located on the patio outside the 1780 Officers’ Stone Quarters, the Tea Room offers lunch from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily, and snacks and beverages all day. 

The Tea Room is open during Fort Mackinac operating hours. Fort Mackinac admission required. 

Fort Mackinac Food Cart, Mackinac Island

Nestled between the Officers’ Wood Quarters and Post Guardhouse is the Fort Mackinac Food Cart, operated by Grand Hotel.

Here you can find hot dogs, chips, ice cream treats, soda, bottled water, candy, and more. Open in the summer months and operational during Fort Mackinac operating hours. Fort Mackinac admission required. 

Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center, Mackinaw City

The Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center is nestled under the Mackinac Bridge and is the gateway to Colonial Michilimackinac. Inside the Visitor’s Center you can find bottled water, soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, candy, chips, and more.

Patio seating is available on the east side of the Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center. No admission is required to visit the Visitor’s Center. 

Hearthside Museum Store, Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City

The Hearthside Museum Store, located inside the South Southwest Rowhouse inside Colonial Michilimackinac, features bottled water, soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, candy, chips, and more. Colonial Michilimackinac admission is required to visit the Hearthside Museum Store. 

 

Dousman’s Mill Historic Site

Bottled water, sports drinks, energy drinks, soda, chips, and candy can be found at the David A. Armour Visitor’s Center. 

*NOTE* Dousman’s Mill is closed for the 2026 season. 

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Mackinaw City

Bottled water and beverages are available at the Fog Signal Building Museum Store at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. No ticket required to visit the Fog Signal Building Museum Store. 

 

Mackinac Island State Park

A vending machine can be found at the Mackinac Island Airport. 

 

Michilimackinac State Park

A vending machine is located outside the Michilimackinac State Park Restrooms. 

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