Exceptional commercial opportunity in the heart of Mackinaw City, currently home to the Mackinaw Pastie Company. This 1,600± sq ft building is ideally located near downtown shops, restaurants, ferry traffic, and the waterfront, capturing consistent seasonal foot traffic in one of Northern Michigan's most visited destinations. The highly walkable setting and proven business location make this space well-suited for food service, retail, or specialty use. A rare chance to secure a prime, high-visibility commercial property in a vibrant tourist corridor with strong exposure and long-term potential.
FOR SALE prime commercial building located in the heart of Mackinaw City! Mackinaw City is the gateway to the world famous Mackinac Island and Michigan's Upper Peninsula and sees an average of 1,000,000+ tourists per year. This property boasts over 2,700sqft of space with 25ft of storefront on Central Ave right in the middle of downtown. This property, formerly the Sign of the Loon gift shop, is perfect for a similar store or for something new! With the incredible amount of foot traffic, this property is bound to do well as either an investment to lease out to others or to run your own business!
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Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. - Mackinaw City, Michigan A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established brewery and restaurant located in the heart of Mackinaw City, the gateway to Mackinac Island. Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. is a popular destination for locals and the millions of visitors who pass through each year on their way to one of Michigan's premier tourist attractions. Perfectly positioned just minutes from the ferries to Mackinac Island, this business benefits from unparalleled visibility, high-volume seasonal traffic, and a reputation for quality craft beer, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. The property features a spacious taproom, full-service kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, and a strong brand identity with significant growth potential. Included in the sale are valuable liquor licenses, offering tremendous flexibility and revenue opportunities: Retail - Off Premises (Specialty Designated Merchant) Retail - On Premises (Brew Pub) Retail - On Premises Class C (Resort) Adding to the opportunity is the untapped potential of 8 hotel rooms located on-site. With Mackinaw City serving as one of Northern Michigan's busiest lodging markets, the development or revitalization of these rooms could create a strong additional income stream and further enhance the property's draw as a complete hospitality destination. With Mackinac Island consistently ranked among the top travel destinations in the country, Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. enjoys a steady stream of customers looking to experience Northern Michigan hospitality before or after their island adventure. This is a turnkey investment opportunity to own a thriving business in one of the state's most desirable and iconic locations. Mackinac Island is highly ranked, recognized as the #1 Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025). It also placed #3 Best Island in the Continental U.S
Mackinaw City is located in Michigan. Mackinaw City, Michigan has a population of 660. Mackinaw City is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.61% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.27%.
The median household income in Mackinaw City, Michigan is $49,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,488 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Mackinaw City is 56.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 30.2 inches per year, with 88.9 inches of snow per year.
