2026 Opening Dates
Mackinac Island is mainly a May through October destination and we are ramping up to another great season! Click here for more details about winter (November through April) on Mackinac Island.
Below you will find opening date information for the upcoming 2026 season.
LODGING
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
April 24
April 30
May 1
May 7
May 8
May 15
May 22
TBD
- Bay View B&B
- Bicycle Street Inn
- DeLanglade Condos
- Downtown Harbor Suites
- Hart’s Inn
- Inn on Mackinac
- Jacob Wendell House
- Haan’s 1830 Inn
- Lakebluff Condos & Suites
- Lilac Tree Guest House
- Mackinac House
- Mackinac Vacation Rentals
- Main Street Inn & Suites
- Market Street Inn
- McGreevy Cottage
- Metivier Inn
- Mission Point Resort
- Sunset Condos
- Windermere Hotel
SHOPPING
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
April 24
- The General Store at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Little Luxuries
- Mackinac Outfitter limited hours
May 1
- Great Turtle Toys
- The Little Island Bookstore
- The Island Bookstore
- Mackinac Birkenstock
- Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
- Mackinac Outfitter regular hours
TBD
- Balsam Shop at Surrey Hills
- Benjamin of Mackinac
- The Birches
- Brewsters of Mackinac Sweatshirts and Tees at Surrey Hills
- Caddywampus
- Chairished Moments at Mission Point (closes at noon)
- Club Pink Pony
- Decked Out
- Destination Mackinac
- Dorthy Draper Home at Grand Hotel
- Doud's Market & Deli
- Flagship
- Fleurish & Bloom
- Grand Casual at Grand Hotel
- The Grand Hotel Jewel Pro Shop
- Grand Hotel Outlet Store
- Island Breeze
- Landing Gull & LaGalerie
- Little Acorn at Surrey Hills
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop downtown
- Mackinac Kids
- Mackinac’s Little Gallery
- Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel
- Mackinac Market on Main Street
- Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel
- Nephew’s of Mackinac
- Noel Skiba Artwork
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Boutique on Main Street
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Gift Shop on McGulpin St
- Pink Pony Store
- Poppins
- Pointe of View Art Gallery
- Remember Mackinac
- Revel at Grand Hotel
- Rustic Chić Boutique of Mackinac
- Ste. Anne Gift Shop
- Stewart Woodfill at Grand Hotel
- Threads of Mackinac
- Urvana’s
- Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory Gift Shop at Surrey Hills
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
May 1
- Astor’s Spa at Grand Hotel
- Carousel Arcade
- Fort Mackinac
- Grand Hotel Stables and Carriage Museum
- Haunted Theatre
- The Jewel Golf Course – Grand Nine
- Woodlands Activity Center at Grand Hotel
May 8
- 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
May 22
- Esther Williams Swimming Pool at Grand Hotel
May 29
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
- Admiral Dave’s Arcade at Mission Point
- British Landing Restrooms
- CAP Excursions
- Cindy’s Riding Stable
- E.U.P. Fishing and Charters
- Forge A Memory Blacksmith Shop at Surrey Hill
- Fort Holmes Blockhouse
- Gough Livery Carriages
- Great Lakes Marine Charters
- The Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point Resort
- Haunts of Mackinac Walking Tour
- Huron Road Pavilion Restrooms
- Inside Out Tours of Mackinac
- Jack’s Livery Stable
- Lakeside Salon & Spa at Mission Point
- 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
- Mackinaw Parasailing
- Maze of Mirrors
- Milliken Nature Center Restrooms at Arch Rock
- Mission of St. Ignace Chapel- Marquette Park
- North Shore Sport Fishing
- Original Butterfly House and Insect World
- Public Restrooms downtown
- Stuart House Museum
- Ugly Anne Tour Company
- Wawashkamo Golf Club
- Windy Escapes Sailing Charters
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
TBD
RESTAURANTS
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN All YEAR
April 24
- Amigo Burrito at Murray Hotel
- 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
- Grand Coffee and Provisions at Grand Hotel
- Starbucks
- The Straits at The Inn at Stonecliffe
April 25
April 30
May 1
- 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
- The Mackinac Social
- Pancake House
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor at 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
May 13
- Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois for dinner only
May 15
- Bobby's Bar at Wood's Restaurant
- Wood’s Restaurant
May 22
- Ice House BBQ
- Pedals Harbour Grille at Harbour View Inn
May 23
- Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois for brunch and dinner
TBD
- Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point
- Boxwood Coffee Shop and Café at Mission Point Resort
- Cannonball Oasis
- Chianti at Mission Point Resort
- Chuckwagon of Mackinac
- Doghouse at Windermere Point
- Feed Bag at Surrey Hills
- Good Day Cafe
- Lily’s Lemonade at Mission Point Resort
- Little Doud’s Market & Deli
- Lobby Bar at Mission Point
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
- Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
- Mighty Mac Hamburgers
- Millie’s on Main
- Patrick Doud’s Pub
- Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort
- Strait UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort
- Winchester’s Whiskey & Bourbon Room
BICYCLE RENTALS
Scheduled Opening Dates
April 23
May 1
- Grand Hotel Bicycle Rental
- Island House Bikes
- Ryba’s Bicycle Rental Lakeview Location
TBD
- Mackinac Wheels
- Mackinac Bike Barn
- Mackinac Cycle
- Mackinac Island Mobility
- Mission Point Resort Bicycle Rental
CHURCHES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
May 16
TBD