Getting Here
All ferry lines offer parking for persons with disabilities and have experienced dock porters to assist with unloading and loading your vehicle. Please understand, a few of the ferries to the Island have stairs to the passenger cabin and do not permit persons to travel in the luggage area. If you are unable to walk, contact the ferry company in advance to inquire about stairs or other limitations to ensure smooth sailing.

City Ordinance
The city of Mackinac Island prohibits personal vehicles and only allows golf carts on the golf course. However, they do permit electric wheelchairs or Amigo style scooters for persons with disabilities. If you would like to bring your own electric scooter but are unsure if it will be permitted, please contact the Mackinac Island Police Department (906) 847-3300 or for the City of Mackinac Island Vehicle Ordinance, click here.

Where to Stay
Most all properties on Mackinac Island are ideal for persons with disabilites. Though there are a few quaint older properties which would be difficult for wheelchair users for various reasons (stairs, small bathrooms/bedrooms, no elevators, etc.). When choosing a place away from downtown Mackinac Island please realize there are many hills and bluffs that could prove difficult to navigate without taking a horse drawn carriage. It is necessary to be specific with your vacation needs when talking with the reservationist while booking your room, they will ensure your needs are met or refer you to another property.

Carriage Tours
If you have limited  mobility; please know that the regular horse drawn carriages and taxis require a person to be able to stand and climb up approximately two stairs to enter and exit the carriage.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours has built one special carriage that is wheelchair accessible.   This carriage needs to be reserved at least 24 hours in advance, with a specific time for the tour. Reservations are taken on a first come-first served basis only. Please keep in mind that there may be limited availability on busy days.  The covered carriage will seat up to 2 persons in wheelchairs and up to 8 other people on bench seats in the front. The rates are the same as the regular public tour rates for a regular sightseeing tour.  The carriage can also be reserved for taxi service, or private tours by the hour, as available.  Please call 906-847-3307 from 9:00 am to 4:00 PM, Monday-Saturday late April through October, to make a reservation.

Bike and Electric Amigo & Adult Stroller Rentals
Electric Amigo scooters are available to those with disabilities or medical conditions, because the scooters are limited in quantity, adult strollers are also available.

Orr-Kid's Bike Shop 906-847-3211
(Electric Amigos, wheelchairs and adult strollers available)
Ryba's Bike Rental 906-847-6261
(Electric Amigos, wheelchairs and adult strollers available)

Attractions
Mackinac Island Butterfly House, Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, Fort Mackinac, Biddle House, John Jacob Astor Fur Museum, Beaumont Memorial, American Fur Company Store, Grand Hotel, Mission Point Resort, Governor’s Summer Residence

All attractions are accessible by wheelchair or stroller with the exception the following: the Haunted Theater requires a person to walk up one flight of stairs to enter. The Cupola Bar at Grand Hotel requires a person able to walk up two flights of stairs. The Tower Maritime Museum at Mission Point Resort requires a person to be able to walk up three flights of stairs to reach the top of the Tower.

Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran
For day sails, the Mackinaw Breeze Catamaran is docked at the Chippewa Hotel. For persons with limited mobility-meaning you must be able to walk and swim, it very enjoyable. Please note: for those with limited mobility, it can be very difficult to get on and off the boat as one has to take a large step from the dock to the deck of the boat which is often moving.

Mackinac Island State Park
Most paved trails in Mackinac Island State Park are easily accessed for persons with disabilities. The least steep hill to scooter or wheelchair up to the bluff area of the Island is via Mission Hill near Mission Point Resort or Grand hill on Cadotte Avenue. Fort Hill is very steep.

Arch Rock
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours brings all ticketed passengers to Arch Rock via horse drawn carriage. For those that prefer to hike or roll, we recommend traveling up Mission Hill and following the signs west to Fort Mackinac and henceforth, Arch Rock.

Freshwater Coast
Because we do not have sandy beach areas, for those who like to sun, please know the shoreline is accessible but we would recommend you bring assistance due to the often sloping rocky ground cover.

Golf
The Jewel at Grand Hotel and Wawashkamo Golf Club offer golf carts while the Greens (executive putting course) at Mission Point does not.