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2023-2024 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 2023-2024 season.
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER – APRIL*
RESTROOMS AT 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
- Island Slice Pizzeria – OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY, 11 am – 2 pm, 906-847-8100
- Mustang Lounge – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-9916
- Kingston Kitchen – OPEN THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, 906-847-3542
- Patrick Doud’s Irish Pub – OPEN 12/29 & 12/30 from 11 am-12 am, 12/31 from 11 am – 2 am, 1/1 from 11 am-10 pm – 1/1, 906-847-4012
Lodging
- Above Mackinac Condos – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3614
- Cottage Inn – OPEN 12/26 – 12/31, 906-847-4000
- Lilac Tree Hotel – OPEN 12/29 – 1/2, 906-847-6575
- Mackinac House – OPEN 12/27-1/2 906-847-3911
- Pontiac Lodge – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3364
- Small Point B&B – OPEN 12/29 – 1/1, 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 12/26 – 1/1, 906-847-6118
- Island Hardware – OPEN ALL YEAR, Mon. – Fri, & weekends if there is snow, 906-847-6350
- Joann’s Fudge – OPEN 12/30 & 12/31 from 11 am – 3 pm, store next to Newphews of Mackinac
- Little Luxuries – OPEN 12/28 – 1/1 from 11 am – 4 pm, 906-847-9980
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop – OPEN 12/29 – 12/31 and by appointment throughout the winter, 906-847-3592
- Mackinac Island Ferry Company Ship Store – OPEN AS LONG AS FERRY RUNS, 906-847-3292
- Noel Skiba Art – OPEN by appointment throughout the winter, call 616-309-6413
- Pink Pony Store – OPEN 12/30 – 12/31 from 10 am-4 pm & 1/1 from 10 am – 2 pm, 906-847-3341
- Vintage Glam Salon – OPEN by appointment, 906-847-3290
Transportation
- Fresh Air Aviation – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 231-237-9482
- Mackinac Island Ferry Company – UNTIL ROUTE FREEZES OVER, 906-643-7635
- Taxi Service – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 906-847-3323
Activities
- Chad’s Wonderful Walking Tours – call to schedule, 906-430-4700
- Christmas Bazaar Weekend – 12/1 – 12/3, activities at Community Hall 12/2 & 12/3
- Christmas Tree Lighting – 12/1 at 5:30 pm, downtown Main Street
- A Charlie Brown Christmas – 12/2 at 5:30 pm, presented by Mackinac Island Community Theater at Mission Point Resort Theater
- New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Kingston Kitchen, Mustang Lounge and Patrick Doud’s Irish Pub
- New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop – 12/31, outside Lilac Tree Hotel
- Twilight Turtle Trek – January 13, February 3, & March 2 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, meet at Greeney Grove
- State Park Trails – OPEN ALL YEAR
Churches
- Mackinac Island Bible Church – Sunday service at 9:30 am at MIBC House (6688 Main Street)
- Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church – Sunday Mass at 10:30 am