All Things Horses
A narrated, horse-drawn carriage tour is the iconic Mackinac Island activity. Yet, it’s just one of many equine activities to enjoy in a land that has been car-free forever. You can go horseback riding on a guided or unguided tour, rent a private carriage for an intimate ride, even drive your own horse and buggy! Or you can visit with the horses in the barn and find a new friend. Plus, Mackinac Island is home to two museums showcasing antique carriages.
Benjamin Blacksmith Shop
Originally built in the 1880s, Robert Benjamin and later his son, Herbert, ran a blacksmith shop into the 1960s. The contents of the shop were moved to the reconstructed building…
Carriage Tours
The official tour of Mackinac State Park, offering narrated tours through downtown to Surrey Hills, Arch Rock, Fort Mackinac and Grand Hotel. Carriage tours depart regularly from the office across…
Cindy’s Riding Stable
For guided and unguided trail riding, Cindy’s Riding Stable is the place to take the reins. Tour Mackinac Island via horseback. Beginners and novices alike will enjoy the ride!
Gough Livery Carriages
Riding in your own private carriage with an informed tour guide for a more intimate way to see Mackinac Island. Tours available daily.
Grand Hotel Horse Stable/Carriage Museum
Located next to Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, this working facility is home to Grand Hotel's 12 horses and is open to the public. It is a great way to…
Jack’s Livery Stable
Jack’s Livery Stable offers Drive Your Own Buggies for cruising the shoreline and throughout areas of Mackinac Island State Park. Buggies are available for two, four, or six passengers and…
Mackinac Horseman’s Association and Community Equestrian Center
Mackinac Horsemen’s Association provides Horseback Riding and Carriage Driving Lessons. Lessons include a safe, educational three-hour Introduction to Riding, or hourly private, semi-private and group lessons at the Mackinac Community…
Mackinac Island Taxi
Radio dispatched horse drawn taxis available 24-hours a day, in season. Standard fares per person.
Surrey Hills Carriage Museum
An antique carriage museum that features a working blacksmith shop, Surrey Hills lets you explore and learn about carriages. Three shops offer food, gifts, and souvenirs. There is a picnic…
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When temps drop overnight, be prepared with one of these quilted vests or jackets featuring Thread’s newest Icon patch. They’re the just right blend of style and function.
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Relax, recharge, and make it Mackinac!💙👍☺️
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Sneak peek of today’s shoot with the Cook Family on Mackinac Island!🌸🐴🌿🦋🌼
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A beautiful night for our first sunset cruise of the season
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The rest of our Mackinac trip - lakes, lilacs, love and laughter...plus a trip over the bridge to the beautiful Upper Peninsula to lehtospasties for the most delicious, flaky pasties!! They had the cutest little picnic area to sit and munch our lunch. Can't wait to go back already! 💗
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Our tale has officially been told!!!
Link in bio to view the official documentary of our latest project, the conceptualization, creation, and christening of our $4M WILLIAM RICHARD. Watch, learn, share. Thanks for being a part of this special chapter in our history book. All aboard the William Richard, now in service making daily trips to Mackinac Island!!
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Hey, it’s our Waterfront North Collection!💙😉
Featuring Main Street and waterfront guestrooms with private balconies.
The 13 room Waterfront Collection North is located directly across the street from our main building and was built in 2015. This boutique building is perfect for couples looking for a romantic hideaway or for small groups looking to rent an entire floor. All rooms come with an amazing view of either Main Street or Lake Huron. Sit on your private balcony and watch the sunrise over the bay with a steaming cup of in-room coffee, or unwind on your Main Street balcony listening to the clip-clop of horses as the island falls asleep. Each of our Waterfront Collection rooms come with a bottle of wine as our welcome gift and a sweet treat each evening.
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Drays, Horses, & Lilacs. It doesn’t get much more Mackinac than this! 🐴💜🌿
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Island colors.
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Wheeling around 𝕄𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕔 𝕀𝕤𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕 with great friends is the life! Our Michigan RV Tour had to include a trip to Mackinac Island which meant a fun day filled with ferry rides, biking, hiking, swimming, horses, fudge and up close views of the Mackinac Bridge.
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Only accessible by boat, once you set foot on this island you immediately feel you have taken a time capsule back to the late 1800’s. The only modes of transportation allowed here are bikes and horse carriages and about 80% of the island is protected by state park land. It’s really hard not to fall in love with this place!
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The best part of our day was sharing it with our best friends. Our 9 kids have all grown up together so reuniting here after months apart made our visit extra special. We biked the island’s 8.2 mile loop that hugs the shores of Lake Huron. This is an absolute MUST-DO! Afterwards we bought fudge at one of the 14 iconic fudge shops, ate famous MOOmers ice cream, skipped rocks, swam in the crystal clear blue water, hiked to Arch Rock, biked the back trails, and took in all of the positive vibes of the Mackinac Island life. This destination is just another reason I’m proud to call myself a #puremichigangirl. ✨
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Under the Mackinac Bridge 💦 Book the “Mighty Mac” ride from sheplersferry on your way to Mackinac Island 💛 🙌🏻
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Wednesday’s Watercolor Workshop with mackinacartscouncil and Chris Unwin!!
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I had such a wonderful time with crowtree812 and met so many new artists!!! 🙏🏻 Feeling humbled for the experience!!
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This adorable flower girl is getting ready for her big day!
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Jump on Star Line Ferry or Shepler’s Ferry and cruise into the weekend on Beautiful Mackinac Island. ⛴
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