Mackinac Island Winter Season
“One of the Top Ten Christmas Towns in America”
~HGTV
Mackinac Island is indeed open year ‘round. But, the hearty few that visit find a completely different Mackinac Island to experience, which is unlike the spring, summer or fall travel season. This makes it the perfect getaway for those who want a much slower pace-so that it is easier to get quiet, hang out and enjoy the company of friends, family and the great outdoors.
Events
December 3-5, 2011 Christmas Bazaar
Selected as one of HGTV’s Top Ten Christmas Towns,come kick off the Holiday season and pick up unique crafts at the town’s Christmas Bazaar.
December 31, 2011 New Year’s Eve
Join us for some great parties and outdoor splendor as everyone rings in the New Year. There are great meals, great music and no one has to worry about driving.
January 1, 2012 Baby New Year
Father Time hands the year off to Baby New Year on January 1st and we celebrate on Mackinac Island with football parties at the downtown pubs.
January 13-16, 2012 Martin Luther king Weekend
After King’s death, United States Representative John Conyers and United States Senator Edward Brooke introduced a bill in Congress to make King’s birthday a national holiday. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill and made his birthday a National Holiday. Take a peaceful weekend on the Island & reflect on his life as we all pay tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
February 4-6, 2012 Mackinac Island Winter Festival
Join us at Great Turtle Park with a bonfire cook out, sledding, snow golf, archery, snow volleyball, broom hockey and help select the images at the school for the 2013 Mackinac Island Calendar.
February 10-12, 2012 Great Turtle Chili Cook Off
Hit the cross-country ski trails surrounded by snow falling on cedars then make your way to the event of the winter. The annual chili cook off takes place at Cawthorne’s Village Inn Restaurant, where chefs and average Joe’s duke it out for the first, second and third place honors.
February 17-20, 2012 Washington’s Birthday Bash
President’s Day Weekend is a great time to hit the snowy trails for this extended weekend across America.
March 16-18, 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Snow, Fog, Ice, Water…makes for a typical March on Mackinac Island. Revelers are invited to play Snow Volleyball and the Annual Jamie Bynoe Street Hockey Tournament downtown. Oh…and there will be plenty of Irish Cheer!
Getting Here
Arnold Line Ferry (906) 847-3351
www.arnoldline.com from St. Ignace only until the Ice freezes in January
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry (906) 643-9440
www.sheplersferry.com from St. Ignace starting October 26, 2011 until the Ice freezes sometime in January
Great Lakes Air (906) 643-7165
www.greatlakesair.net from Mackinac County Airport, St. Ignace
Sleeping Here
Bogan Lane Inn (906) 847-3439
www.boganlaneinn.com
Rooms from $85
Cottage Inn (906) 847-4000
www.cottageinnofmackinac.com Call for select dates
Harbor Place Studio Suites (906) 847-3347
www.harborplacestudiosuites.com Downtown
Rooms from $75
Mission Point Resort (800) 833.7711
www.missionpoint.com
New Year’s Eve special: rooms from $129 please note: the resort is not open, just the Straits Lodge, guests will need to have meals in the downtown restaurants.
Pontiac Lodge (906) 847-3364
www.pontiaclodge.com Downtown
Rooms from $85.00
Sunset Condos (906) 847-3407
www.sunsetcondos.com Up Island, perfect to snowshoe or cross country ski in and out
Rooms from $95
Eating Here
Mustang Lounge (906) 847-9916
www.mustangonmackinac.com
Village Inn (906) 847-3542
www.viofmackinac.com
Shopping
Doud’s Market (906) 847-3444
www.doudsmarket.com
Harrisonville General Store (906) 847-3553
Getting Around
Mackinac Island Taxi Service (906) 847-3323 All reservations for evening or early morning must be for evening or early morning taxi service by 3pm.
Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
Cawthorne’s Village Inn (906) 847-3542
www.viofmackinac.com
