2022-2023 MACKINAC ISLAND WINTER SEASON
While our main tourism season is May – October, 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 is a time to enjoy the quiet beauty of the island – hike, ski, snowshoe, take beautiful pictures and read a good book. Below you will find winter information for the 2023 season.
*THERE ARE NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER – APRIL*
RESTROOMS AT STAR LINE MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY DOCK #1 ARE AVAILABLE AS LONG AS THE FERRY RUNS FOR THE SEASON.
Dining
- Doud’s Market & Deli – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-3444
- Mustang Lounge – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-9916
- Kingston Kitchen – WILL BE OPEN DECEMBER 1st FOR THE WINTER SEASON, 906-847-3542
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse – WILL BE OPEN 12/2 – 12/6, 248-342-2988
Lodging
- Above Mackinac Condos – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3614
- Bicycle Street Inn – OPEN ALL WINTER UNTIL 3/31, 906-847-8005
- Lilac Tree Hotel – WILL OPEN 12/2 – 12/4 & 12/29 – 1/2, 906-847-6575
- Mackinac House – WILL OPEN 12/2 – 12/4 & 12/27 – 1/1, 906-847-3911
- McGreevy Cottage – WILL OPEN 11/30 – 12/5 (3 NIGHT MIN) & 12/22 – 1/3 (4 NIGHT MIN)
- Pontiac Lodge – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3364
- Small Point B&B – WILL OPEN ON WEEKENDS FOR THE WINTER STARTING 12/1- 2/23, 906-847-3758
- Village Inn Suites – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-8077
Shopping
- Doud’s Market – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3444
- Great Turtle Toys – OPEN 12/2 – 12/4 & 12/29 – 12/31, 906-847-6118
- Island Hardware – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-6350
- Little Luxuries – 12/2, 12/3, 12/9, 12/16, 12/22, 12/23, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30, 906-847-9980
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop – OPEN BY APPOINTMENT, 906-847-3592
- Mackinac Island Ferry Company Ship Store – OPEN AS LONG AS FERRY RUNS, 906-847-3292
- Mackinac’s Little Gallery – 12/2 – 12/4 & 12/29 – 1/1, 906-847-6400
- Pink Pony Store – 12/2 – 12/4, 906-847-3341
- Rustic Chic Boutique – 12/2 & throughout the week of New Years
- Vintage Glam Salon – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3290
Transportation
- Fresh Air Aviation – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 231-237-9482
- Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company – UNTIL ROUTE FREEZES OVER, 906-643-7635
- Taxi Service – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 906-847-3323
Activities
- Chad’s Wonderful Winter Walking Tour – call to schedule a tour, 248-425-1183
- 10th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot – 11/24, meet at Doud’s Market corner at 9:30 am
- Christmas Bazaar Weekend – 12/2 – 12/4, activities at Community hall 12/3 & 12/4, 11 am – 5 pm (more info below)
- Christmas Tree Lighting – 12/2 at 5:30 pm, downtown Main Street
- Live Music with Gabi Bowditch & Melissa Wickson – 12/2 & 12/3 8:00-11:00 pm, Kingston Kitchen
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 12/3, 5:30 pm, presented by Mackinac Arts Council & Mackinac Island Community Theater, at Mission Point Theater
- New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop – 12/31, outside Lilac Tree Hotel
- Twilight Turtle Trek – 1/7/23, 2/4/23 & 3/4/23, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, meet at Greeney Grove
- State Park Trails – OPEN ALL YEAR
Mackinac Island in the news
Mackinac Island has been named one of the coziest winter towns.
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