2026 Opening Dates
We are ramping up for another great season! Mackinac Island is typically a May through October destination, check out the list below for member organization's opening dates for the 2026 season. If you have questions, call (906) 847-3783 year-round. The Mackinac Island Tourism Information Booth, 7274 Main Street, opens for the season on Friday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
Click here for more details about winter (November through April) on Mackinac Island.
LODGING
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
April 19
April 24
April 30
May 1
- Cottage Inn
- DeLanglade Condos
- Downtown Harbor Suites & Penthouse
- Island House Hotel
- Jacob Wendell House
- Lake View Hotel
- Mackinac House
- Mackinac Vacation Rentals
- Main Street Inn & Suites
- Market Street Inn
- Murray Hotel
- Park Place Suites
- Pine Cottage B&B
May 6
May 7
May 8
- Cloghaun B&B
- Haan’s 1830 Inn
- Lilac Tree Guest House
- Lilac Tree Suites
- Sunset Condos
- Windermere Hotel
May 15
May 22
SHOPPING
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
April 21
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop downtown
April 24
- Flagship
- The General Store at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Little Luxuries
- Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel
- Mackinac Outfitter limited hours
- Rustic Chić Boutique of Mackinac
April 30
- Chairished Moments at Mission Point Resort
- Pink Pony Club
- Pink Pony Store
May 1
- Dorthy Draper Home at Grand Hotel
- Jewel Pro Shop at Grand Hotel
- Great Turtle Toys
- The Little Island Bookstore
- The Island Bookstore
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Boutique on Main Street
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Gift Shop on McGulpin St
- Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
- Grand Hotel's Mackinac Market on Main Street
- Mackinac Outfitter regular hours
- Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel
- Noel Skiba Artwork (Open mid-late April by appointment)
- Remember Mackinac
- Revel - Women's Boutique at Grand Hotel
- Urvana’s
- W. Stewart Woodfill A Gentlemen's Clothier at Grand Hotel
May 7
May 8
- Brewsters of Mackinac Sweatshirts and Tees at Surrey Hills
- Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory Gift Shop at Surrey Hills
May 12
- Balsam Shop at Surrey Hills
- Little Acorn at Surrey Hills
May 15
May 16
TBD
ATTRACTIONS & SERVICES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
- Arnold Freight
- Central Savings Bank
- Chad’s Wonderful Walking Tours
- First National Bank
- Fresh Air Aviation
- Mackinac Jane’s Audio Tours
- Mackinac Island Medical Center
- Mackinac Island Airport
- Mackinac Island Post Office
- Mackinac Island Service Company
- Mackinac Island Taxi Service
- Mackinaw Shuttle
- Nocturnal Excursions
- North Country Aviation
- Northern Transport & Shuttle
- Northwoods Aviation
- Runmackinac
April 17
Early May (date TBD)
May 1
- Astor’s Spa at Grand Hotel
- Carousel Arcade
- Fort Mackinac
- Fort Holmes Blockhouse
- Grand Hotel Stables and Carriage Museum
- Haunted Theatre
- The Jewel Golf Course – Grand Nine
- Lakeside Salon & Spa at Mission Point Resort
- Original Butterfly House and Insect World
- Woodlands Nature and Activity Center at Grand Hotel
May 2
- Forge A Memory Blacksmith Shop at Surrey Hills
May 8
- Gough Livery Carriages
- Mackinac State Park Visitor Center
- Milliken Nature Center at Arch Rock
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Sip n’ Sail Cruises
May 10
May 15
- Cindy’s Riding Stable
- The Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point Resort
- Jack’s Livery Stable (drive your own carriages available only)
- The Jewel Golf Course – Woods Nine
May 22
- Esther Williams Swimming Pool at Grand Hotel
- Jack’s Livery Stable (drive your own carriages and horse riding available)
- Mackinaw Parasailing
May 23
May 29
June 5
June 6
- American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- Benjamin Blacksmith Shop (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- Biddle House & the Mackinac Island Native American Museum (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- British Landing Nature Center
- McGulpin House (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
TBD
- British Landing Restrooms
- Great Lakes Marine Charters
- Haunts of Mackinac Walking Tour
- Huron Road Pavilion Restrooms
- Inside Out Tours of Mackinac
- State Park Visitor Center Restrooms
- Mackinac Horseman’s Association & Community Equestrian Center
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Mackinac Island State Marina
- Mackinac Island Realty
- Mackinac Island Yacht Club
- Mackinac Jane's Audio Tours
- Mackinac Straits Realty
- Maze of Mirrors
- Milliken Nature Center Restrooms at Arch Rock
- Mission of St. Ignace Chapel- Marquette Park
- North Shore Sport Fishing
- Public Restrooms downtown
- Stuart House Museum
FERRY LINES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
- Arnold Transit Co. – St. Ignace
April 21
- Arnold Transit Co - Mackinaw City
- Shepler’s Ferry – Mackinaw City & St. Ignace
FUDGE SHOPS
Scheduled Opening Dates
April 24
May 1
TBD
RESTAURANTS
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN All YEAR
April 24
- The Backyard at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Horsey's Pub at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Island Slice Pizzeria
- Geranium Bar at Grand hotel
- Gate House
- Good Day Cafe
- Grand Coffee and Provisions at Grand Hotel
- Starbucks
- The Straits at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Winchester’s Whiskey & Bourbon Room
April 25
April 30
- Adirondacks Pizza at Mission Point Resort
- Boxwood Coffee Shop and Café at Mission Point Resort
- Pink Pony Bar & Grill
- Strait UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort
End of April (date TBD)
May 1
- Amigo Burrito at Murray Hotel
- Cupola Bar at Grand Hotel
- Grand Hotel Luncheon Experience
- Grand Hotel Main Dining Room
- Great Turtle Brewery and Distillery
- 1852 Grill Room at Island House Hotel
- Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant
- Jockey Club
- Mackinac Island Pizza Company
- Mary’s Bistro Draught House
- Pancake House
- Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Counter at Grand Hotel's Mackinac Market on Main Street
- Tea Room at Fort Mackinac
- Terrace Room at Grand Hotel
May 2
May 5
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor at Grand Hotel
May 7
May 8
- Chianti and Lilac Lounge at Mission Point Resort
- Yankee Rebel Tavern
May 12
- Feed Bag at Surrey Hills
May 13
- Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois for dinner only
May 15
- Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point Resort
- Wood’s Restaurant and Bobby's Bar
May 22
- Ice House BBQ at Island House Hotel
- Pedals Harbour Grille at Harbour View Inn
May 23
- Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois for brunch and dinner
TBD
- Cannonball Oasis
- Chuckwagon of Mackinac
- Doghouse at Windermere Point
- Lily’s Lemonade at Mission Point Resort
- Doud’s Market & Deli
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
- Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
- Mighty Mac Hamburgers
- Millie’s on Main
BICYCLE RENTALS
Scheduled Opening Dates
Early April (date TBD)
April 23
April 24
April 30
May 1
- Grand Hotel Bicycle Rental
- Island House Bikes
- Mackinac Cycle
- Ryba’s Bicycle Rental Lakeview Location
TBD
CHURCHES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
- Mackinac Island Bible Church
- Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church
- Trinity Episcopal Church
May 16
TBD