- When you pack a Mackinac Island picnic and a surprise freighter passes by...
- When you get “lost” riding a bike and accidentally stumble upon historic Mackinac Island’s historic Wawashkamo golf course...
- When you spend an entire day visiting Fort Mackinac and the historic buildings downtown because, well, you can (and you should!)...
- When your morning is 2 hours (or more) surrounded by butterflies at Wings of Mackinac or The Original Butterfly House and Insect World because you’ve got nowhere else to be...
How to Measure Island Time on Mackinac Island
While you’ll get a good feel for Mackinac Island by staying overnight – and we always recommend spending the night on Mackinac Island because there's something truly magical about it – the best way to really appreciate the vibe of Mackinac Island is to spend multiple nights.- You’ll get the lay of the land...
- Start to understand the history of Mackinac Island and how everything is connected...
- Have the time to slow down, take it all in, and feel the energy of Mackinac Island...
- Begin to understand why Mackinac Island has been a place of significance for the Native American People and still is so special today...
Things To Do At Night On Mackinac Island
Here are just some of the many activities to enjoy after dark on Mackinac Island…- Glow-golf at Mackinac Island’s Mission Point Resort
- Ballroom dancing on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel
- Stargazing at Mackinac Island’s Fort Holmes or any of several other spots that are perfect for watching the heavens
- Sunset or sunrise kayak tours of Mackinac Island
- Mackinac Island’s Sip N’ Sail Cruise, a sunset cruise to the Mackinac Bridge with live music and a cash bar