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2024 CLOSING DATES
Mackinac Island is mainly a May through October destination. We thank everyone for a wonderful 2024 season!
Below you will find closing date information for this season.
LODGING
Scheduled Closing Dates
NOW CLOSED
- Haan’s 1830 Inn
- Hart’s Inn
- Island House Hotel
- Lakebluff Condos & Suites
- Lilac House B&B
- McGreevy Cottage
- Windermere Hotel
October 27th
- Bicycle Street Inn
- Bogan Lane Inn
- Chippewa Hotel
- Cloghaun B&B
- Cottage Inn
- DeLanglade Condos
- Downtown Harbor Suites
- Harbour View Inn
- Hotel Iroquois
- Inn on Mackinac
- Inn at Stonecliffe
- Jacob Wendell House
- Lake View Hotel
- Lilac Tree & Suites
- Mackinac House
- Main Street Inn & Suites
- Market Street Inn
- Metivier Inn
- Mission Point Resort
- Murray Hotel
- Park Place Suites
- Pine Cottage B&B
- Small Point B&B
- Sunset Condos
- Voyageur Inn
October 28th
OPEN YEAR ROUND
SHOPPING
Scheduled Closing Dates
NOW CLOSED
- Balsam Shop at Surrey Hill
- Brewsters of Mackinac Sweatshirts and Tees at Surrey Hill
- Little Acorn at Surrey Hill
- Loon Feather at Surrey Hill
- Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Boutique on Main Street
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Gift Shop at Mackinac Island Ferry Company Dock 1
- Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory Gift Shop at Surrey Hill
October 27th
- Benjamin of Mackinac
- Caddywampus
- Chairished Moments at Mission Point (closes at noon)
- Club Pink Pony
- Decked Out
- Destination Mackinac
- Garden Gate at Mission Point Resort
- The Island Bookstore
- Island Breeze
- Mackinac Birkenstock
- Pink Pony Store
- Poppins
- Rustic Chić Boutique of Mackinac (Open Fridays & Saturdays in November, 10am – 4:30pm)
- Swim and Sun Apparel and Sundries at Esther Williams Pool at Grand Hotel
- Threads of Mackinac
- The Little Island Bookstore
- Urvana’s
October 28th
- Grand Casual at Grand Hotel
- Grand Golf and Apparel at the Jewel
- Grand Memories Outlet Store
- Grand Men at Grand Hotel
- Grand Women at Grand Hotel
- Great Turtle Toys
- Little Luxuries
- Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel
- Nephew’s of Mackinac
October 31st
November 1st
November 2nd
OPEN YEAR ROUND
- Doud’s Market
- The General Store at The Inn at Stonecliffe
- Island Hardware & Fuel
- Mackinpaws
TBD
ATTRACTIONS & SERVICES
Scheduled Closing Dates
NOW CLOSED
- 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
- Brown Eyed Girl Boat Charters
- Cindy’s Riding Stable
- E.U.P. Fishing and Charters
- Forge A Memory Blacksmith Shop at Surrey Hill
- Fort Holmes Blockhouse (not grounds)
- Gough Livery Carriages
- Great Turtle Kayak Tours
- Jack’s Livery Stable
- Mackinac State Park Visitor Center (not restrooms)
- Mackinac Island State Marina
- Mackinaw Parasailing
- McGulpin House
- The McCartney Years Concert Series at the Mission Point Theater
- Milliken Nature Center at Arch Rock
- Missionary Bark Chapel
- Original Butterfly House and Insect World
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Sip n’ Sail Cruises
- Stuart House Museum
- Surrey Hill shops
- Wawashkamo Golf Club
- Wings of Mackinac
October 27th
- Admiral Dave’s Arcade at Mission Point
- Astor’s Salon & Spa at Grand Hotel
- British Landing Restrooms
- Carousel Arcade
- Fort Mackinac
- Grand Hotel Stables and Carriage Museum
- Greens of Mackinac Putt Putt at Mission Point Resort
- Huron Road Pavilion Restrooms
- Lakeside Salon & Spa at Mission Point
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Maze of Mirrors
- State Park Visitor Center Restrooms
- Miliken Nature Center Restrooms
October 28th
- The Woodlands Activity Center at Grand Hotel
- The Jewel Golf Course – Woods Nine
- The Gem – mini golf course at Grand Hotel
- Grand Hotel Hot Tub
- Esther Williams Swimming Pool at Grand Hotel
- Cedar Grove bike track at Grand Hotel
October 31st
- Public Restrooms downtown
TBD
- CAP Excursions
- Haunted Theatre
- Haunts of Mackinac Walking Tour
- Mackinac Horseman’s Association & Community Equestrian Center
- My Flight Helicopter Tours
- Mackinac Island Yacht Club
- North Shore Sport Fishing
OPEN YEAR ROUND
FERRY LINES
Scheduled Closing Dates
October 31st
- Shepler’s Ferry – Mackinaw City & St. Ignace
FUDGE SHOPS
Scheduled Closing Dates
NOW CLOSED
October 27th
- Joann’s Fudge – 7309 Main Street
- Original Murdick’s Fudge
- Ryba’s Fudge Shops
October 28th
- Joann’s Fudge – 7408 Main Street
RESTAURANTS
Scheduled Closing Dates
NOW CLOSED
- 1852 Grill Room
- Bill’s Grill at Harbour View Inn
- Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point
- Bobby’s Bar at Wood’s Restaurant
- Brunch at Hotel Iroquois
- Cannonball Oasis
- Carriage House
- Chianti at Mission Point Resort
- Doghouse at Windermere Point
- Feedbag at Surrey Hill
- Good Day Cafe
- Grand Hotel Luncheon Experience
- Grand Hotel Afternoon Tea
- Grand Hotel Main Dining Room
- Ice House BBQ
- Lily’s Lemonade at Mission Point Resort
- Little Doud’s Market & Deli
- Lunch at Wood’s Restaurant
- Mary’s Bistro Draught House
- Millie’s on Main
- Seabiscuit Café
- Winchester’s
- Wood’s Restaurant
- Verdes Taqueria
- Yankee Rebel Tavern
October 27th
- Amigo Burrito at Murray Hotel
- Audubon Bar at Grand Hotel
- Boxwood Coffee Shop and Café at Mission Point Resort (closes at noon)
- Chuckwagon of Mackinac
- Gate House
- Grand Hotel Breakfast
- Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant
- Island Slice Pizzeria
- The Jockey Club
- Lobby Bar at Mission Point Resort
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
- Pink Pony Bar & Grill (closes after breakfast)
- Pancake House
- Patrick Doud’s Pub
- Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort (serving breakfast only)
- Starbucks
- Strait UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort (closes at noon)
- Tea Room at Fort Mackinac
- Terrace Room dancing at Grand Hotel
- The Lantern Lounge at Jockey Club
- Watercolor Cafe
October 28th
- Cupola Bar at Grand Hotel
- Demitasse at Grand Hotel
- Esther Williams Pool Grill & Bar at Grand Hotel
- Geranium Bar at Grand Hotel
- Mackinac Island Pizza Company
- Mighty Mac Hamburgers
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor at Grand Hotel
- The Straits at The Inn at Stonecliffe (serving breakfast only, closing at 11:00 am)
OPEN YEAR ROUND
BICYCLE RENTAL
Scheduled Closing Dates
NOW CLOSED
- Grand Hotel Bicycle Rental
- Island House Bikes
- Mackinac Bike Barn
- Ryba’s Bicycle Rental
- Ryba’s Lakeview Bike Rental
October 27th
December
- Mackinac Wheels – Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm, or by appointment.
CHURCHES
Scheduled Closing Dates
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