Winter on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island in winter is the perfect place for travelers who want to enjoy all of the beauty and exhilaration of a snowy winter vacation up north. The uncrowded streets, lined with historic buildings, reveal the poignancy of the past to those who walk them while the snow quietly falls and the winter lights and holiday decorations celebrate a life lived simply.
While the main tourism season is May – October, Mackinac Island is indeed open year ‘round. But, the hearty few that visit find a completely different Mackinac Island to experience, which is unlike the spring, summer or fall travel season. This is a time to enjoy the quiet beauty of the island – hike, ski, snowshoe, take beautiful pictures and read a good book. Below you will find winter information for the 2024-2025 season.
Winter Lodging
- Above Mackinac Condos – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3614
- Cottage Inn – OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve, more info to come – 906-847-4000 – SOLD OUT!
- Lilac Tree Suites – OPEN, December 5th & 6th, December 29th-January 1st, 906-847-6575
- Pontiac Lodge – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3364
- Mackinac House – OPEN December 6th & 7th, December 27 – January 2nd
- Small Point Bed and Breakfast – OPEN, December 6th – 8th, 906-847-3758 – SOLD OUT!
- Village Inn Suites – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-8077
Dining
- Doud’s Market & Deli – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-3444
- Kingston Kitchen – OPEN, November 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Saturday. December – April 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily, 906-847-3542
- Mustang Lounge – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-9916
Shopping
- Arnold Transit Company Ship Store/Ticket Office – Open during winter service operations, Call (800)638-9892
- Doud’s Market – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3444
- Island Hardware – OPEN ALL YEAR, Mon. – Fri, & weekends if there is snow, 906-847-6350
- General Store at The Inn at Stonecliffe – OPEN 8am – 6pm, through December 27th. Open December 6th – 9th. Closed December 28th, December 2nd – December 5th, and December 25th.
- Joann’s Fudge – OPEN 12/30 & 12/31 from 11 am – 3 pm, store next to Newphews of Mackinac
- Little Luxuries – OPEN December 6th from 1-5pm, December 7th from 10am – 4pm, December 8th from 10am – 2pm, December 12th & 19th from 11am – 3pm, December 28th – 31st from 11am to 4pm
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop – By appointment throughout the winter, 906-847-3592
- Noel Skiba Art – OPEN by appointment throughout the winter, call 616-309-6413
Transportation
- Arnold Transit Company – FERRY WILL RUN UNTIL ROUTE FREEZES OVER, Service begins December 16th – 800- 638-9892
- Shepler’s Ferry Company – OPERATING UNTIL DECEMBER 15th – Call for updates – 231-436-5023
- Fresh Air Aviation – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 231-237-9482
- Taxi Service – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, Regular taxi service 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Taxi service outside the winter hours will be available by advance reservation ONLY (made by 4:00 pm the day before), 906-847-3323
Activities
- Chad’s Wonderful Walking Tours – call to schedule, 906-430-4977
- Mackinac Jane’s Walking Tours – OPEN ALL YEAR, mackinacjanesaudiotours.com
- Mackinac Wheels – OPEN through December by appointment. Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 906-847-8022
- State Park Trails – OPEN ALL YEAR
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For More Information about winter on Mackinac Island visit: Mackinac Island Winter Season 2024 – 2025 at the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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