Fall and Winter Travel To Mackinac Island – 2012 – 13
Although the “tourist season” finishes up at the end of October, you can travel and stay on Mackinac Island all year long. Here are some resources to help plan your fall and winter trips to Mackinac Island. (We will continue to update this throughout the fall and winter.)
Ferry Schedules
Arnold Transit Co. – operates until the ice freezes on a limited schedule from St. Ignace.
LODGING
PONTIAC LODGE
The Pontiac Lodge is open year-round. (Click here for their reservations page with winter hours and information.) – Call (906) 847-3364
BOGAN LANE INN BED & BREAKFAST
The Bogan Lane Inn is also open year-round for fall and winter travelers. Check the website for the latest updates. – Call (906) 847-3439
THE COTTAGE INN
The Cottage Inn will be open this winter. Their winter season is currently December 1, 2010 through February 20, 2011 (Check their schedule here for the latest updates.) – Call 906-847-4000
HARBOR PLACE STUDIO SUITES
Harbor Place Studio Suites are also open year-round – (800) 626-6304
For additional Lodging Information visit Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau – Winter Information
DINING
Mustang Lounge
Cawthorne’s Village Inn
(Cawthorne’s Village Inn — formerly the Village Inn, established in 1981 — is Grand Hotel’s newest casual dining option. Located on Hoban Street and just a block off Mackinac’s Main Street, Cawthorne’s will be open year round and feature a seasonally changing menu.)
TRANSPORTATION
Arnold Line Ferry operates until the ice freezes on a limited schedule
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry operates until the ice freezes on a limited schedule from St. Ignace.
Great Lakes Air operates daily scheduled flights from St. Ignace to the Island
OTHER SERVICES
Doud’s Market and Harrisonville General Store will also be open for groceries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Winter on Mackinac Island – Winter Events and Business Listings
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau – Winter Information
New Year’s Eve on Mackinac Island:
Restaurants:
Cawthorne’s Village Inn
Mustang Lounge
Huron Street Pub
Groceries:
Doud’s Market
Harrisonville General
Downtown Shopping:
Select shops (2-5) will be open over the holiday
Hotels:
Bogan Lane Inn
Harbor Place Studio Suites
Park Place Suites
Pontiac Lodge
Sunset Condos
and the Straits Lodge at Mission Point Resort
Getting Here:
Arnold Transit Company
Great Lakes Air
both from St. Ignace only
Getting Around:
Mackinac Island Taxi (906) 847-3323 for reservations
Snowmobiles:
You may bring your own snowmobile weather permitting via Arnold Transit, call (906) 847-3351 for details. Know you will need to stop by the Police Dept. to register your sled and also the Mackinac Island Airport for the Island trail sticker.
Skiing:
Provided there is ample snow, the Mackinac Island Ski Club will groom the cross country ski trails.