Spending the night on Mackinac Island lets you experience why this island is so magical. The sound of waves and freighters are showcased amidst the ever present clip clop of horses on this historic island. There are over 40 hotels on Mackinac Island ranging from economical to extravagant. Plan your Mackinac Island trip today!
Fire the massive cannon, hear and feel the rifles fire at Fort Mackinac and enjoy butterflies from around the world at two beautiful butterfly houses. No Mackinac Island trip is complete without visiting Mackinac Island State Park, a landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, vibrant forests and mystical geological formations. Also, don't forget to try the fudge: a Mackinac Island staple!
Take a narrated Mackinac Island tour on a horse-drawn carriage. Hire a private carriage for a more intimate tour of the island or rent your own horse and buggy and become the master of your domain. A fun and memorable experience for all who travel to Michigan.
Explore Michigan's first state park, Mackinac Island State Park, on bike or foot along more than 70 miles of natural and paved trails. Visit arch rock, skull cave, sugarloaf and British landing as you traverse through forest trails and carless streets. Bike rentals start at $5 per hour. Free maps are available.
Experience a Michigan historical treasure--Mackinac Island. Arriving by ferry boat, you'll embark on a Mackinac Island tour by horse-drawn carriage with Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, visit the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, step back in time at historic Fort Mackinac and tour the Grand Hotel for one great price!
Mackinac Island is majestically set between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas in the Strait of Mackinac. Visitors take passenger ferries to the Michigan Island from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace. Air service is also available from St. Ignace.
