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
- Above Mackinac Condos
- Above Mustang Rentals
- Bay View B&B
- Bicycle Street Inn
- Chippewa Hotel
- Cottage Inn
- DeLanglade Condos
- Downtown Harbor Suites & Penthouse
- Grand Hotel
- Hart’s Inn
- Hotel Iroquois
- Jacob Wendell House
- Inn on Mackinac
- Island House Hotel
- Lake View Hotel
- Mackinac House
- Mackinac Vacation Rentals
- Main Street Inn & Suites
- Market Street Inn
- Mission Point Resort
- Metivier Inn
- Murray Hotel
- Park Place Suites
- Pine Cottage B&B
- Pontiac Lodge
- Inn at Stonecliffe
- Village Inn Suites
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
- Benjamin of Mackinac
- The Birches
- Caddywampus
- Chairished Moments at Mission Point Resort
- Decked Out
- Doud’s Market
- Dorthy Draper Home at Grand Hotel
- Flagship
- Fleurish & Bloom
- The General Store at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Grand Hotel's Mackinac Market on Main Street
- Great Turtle Toys
- Island Breeze
- The Island Bookstore
- Jewel Pro Shop at Grand Hotel
- Landing Gull & LaGalerie
- Little Luxuries
- The Little Island Bookstore
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop downtown
- Mackinac Birkenstock
- Mackinac Kids
- Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel
- Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
- Mackinac Outfitter
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Boutique on Main Street
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Gift Shop on McGulpin St
- Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel
- Nephew’s of Mackinac
- Noel Skiba Artwork
- Pink Pony Club
- Pink Pony Store
- Poppins
- Remember Mackinac
- Revel - Women's Boutique at Grand Hotel
- Rock Hardware & Fuel Dock
- Rustic Chić Boutique of Mackinac
- Ste. Anne's Catholic Church Gift Shop & Museum
- Urvana’s
- W. Stewart Woodfill A Gentlemen's Clothier at Grand Hotel
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
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
Open
- British Landing Nature Center Restrooms
- City of Mackinac Island Restrooms (between Main St and Market St)
- Fort Holmes Restroom
- Huron Road Pavilion Restrooms
- Mackinac Island Airport Restroom
- Milliken Nature Center Restrooms at Arch Rock
- State Park Visitor Center Restrooms
ATTRACTIONS & SERVICES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN
- Arnold Freight
- Astor’s Spa at Grand Hotel
- CAP Excursions
- Carousel Arcade
- Central Savings Bank
- Chad’s Wonderful Walking Tours
- First National Bank
- Fresh Air Aviation
- Forge A Memory Blacksmith Shop at Surrey Hills
- Fort Mackinac
- Fort Holmes Blockhouse
- Grand Hotel Stables and Carriage Museum
- Haunted Theatre
- Haunts of Mackinac Walking Tour
- The Jewel Golf Course – Grand Nine
- Lakeside Salon & Spa at Mission Point Resort
- Mackinac Jane’s Audio Tours
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Mackinac Island Medical Center
- Mackinac Island Airport
- Mackinac Island Post Office
- Mackinac Island Service Company
- Mackinac Island Taxi Service
- Mackinaw Shuttle
- Maze of Mirrors
- Nocturnal Excursions
- North Country Aviation
- Original Butterfly House and Insect World
- Northern Transport & Shuttle
- Northwoods Aviation
- Runmackinac
- Ste. Anne's Catholic Church Gift Shop & Museum
- Woodlands Nature and Activity Center at Grand Hotel
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 9
May 10
May 15
- The Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point Resort
- The Jewel Golf Course – Woods Nine
May 16
- Cindy’s Riding Stable
- Jack’s Livery Stable (drive your own carriages available only)
May 22
- Esther Williams Swimming Pool at Grand Hotel
- Mackinaw Parasailing
May 23
- Windy Escapes Sailing Charters
- Jack’s Livery Stable (drive your own carriages and horse riding available)
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)
June 15
TBD
- Great Lakes Marine Charters
- Mackinac Horseman’s Association & Community Equestrian Center
- Mackinac Island State Marina
- Mackinac Island Realty
- Mackinac Island Yacht Club
- Mackinac Jane's Audio Tours
- Mackinac Straits Realty
- Mission of St. Ignace Chapel- Marquette Park
- North Shore Sport Fishing
- Stuart House Museum
FERRY LINES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN
- Arnold Transit Co. – St. Ignace Dock & Mackinaw City Dock
- Shepler’s Ferry – Mackinaw City & St. Ignace Dock
FUDGE SHOPS
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN
- Joann’s Fudge
- Kilwins Mackinac Island
- Original Murdick’s Fudge
- Murray Hotel Fudge Co.
- Ryba’s Fudge Shops
- Sander’s Fudge & Candy Shop
TBD
RESTAURANTS
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN
- 1852 Grill Room at Island House Hotel
- Amigo Burrito at Murray Hotel
- Adirondacks Pizza at Mission Point Resort
- The Backyard at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Boxwood Coffee Shop and Café at Mission Point Resort
- Cannonball Oasis
- Cupola Bar at Grand Hotel
- Doud’s Market
- Geranium Bar at Grand hotel
- Gate House
- Good Day Cafe
- Grand Hotel - Afternoon Tea
- Grand Coffee and Provisions at Grand Hotel
- Grand Hotel Breakfast
- Grand Hotel Luncheon Experience
- Grand Hotel Main Dining Room
- Great Turtle Brewery and Distillery
- Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant
- Horsey's Pub at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Island Slice Pizzeria
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
- Jockey Club
- Kingston Kitchen
- Mackinac Island Pizza Company
- Mackinac Island Cookie Co.
- Mary’s Bistro Draught House
- Mighty Mac Hamburgers
- Millie’s on Main
- Mustang Lounge
- Patrick Doud’s Pub
- Pancake House
- Pink Pony Bar & Grill
- Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor at Grand Hotel
- Seabiscuit Café
- Strait UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort
- Starbucks
- The Straits at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Tea Room at Fort Mackinac
- Terrace Room at Grand Hotel
- Watercolor Cafe
- Winchester’s Whiskey & Bourbon Room
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
- Wood’s Restaurant and Bobby's Bar
May 21
- Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point Resort
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
- Chuckwagon of Mackinac
- Doghouse at Windermere Point
- Doud’s Market & Deli
- Lily’s Lemonade at Mission Point Resort
- The Mackinac Social
BICYCLE RENTALS
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN
- Grand Hotel Bicycle Rental
- Island House Bikes
- Mackinac Island Bike Shop
- Mackinac Cycle
- Mackinac Wheels
- Mission Point Resort Bicycle Rental
- Ryba’s Bicycle Rental Lakeview Location
- Stonecliffe Bike Rentals
TBD
CHURCHES
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN ALL YEAR
- Mackinac Island Bible Church
- Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church
- Trinity Episcopal Church
May 8
May 16