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
CLOSING DATE:
- October 20
- October 26
- October 27
- October 28th
TBD
SHOPPING
Scheduled Closing Dates
CLOSING DATE:
- September 28
- Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory Gift Shop at Surrey Hill
- October 27
- October 28
TBD
- Balsam Shop at Surrey Hill
- Benjamin of Mackinac
- The BirchesÂ
- Brewsters of Mackinac Sweatshirts and Tees at Surrey Hill
- Caddywampus
- Chairished Moments at Mission Point
- Club Pink Pony
- Decked Out
- Destination Mackinac
- Doud’s Market
- Flagship
- Garden Gate at Mission Point Resort
- 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
- Island Breeze
- Island Hardware & Fuel
- The Little Island Bookstore
- Little Acorn at Surrey Hill
- Loon Feather at Surrey Hill
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop
- Mackinac’s Little Gallery
- Mackinac Birkenstock
- Mackinac Island Ferry Company Ship Store
- Mackinac Kids
- Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel
- Mackinac Outfitter
- Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel
- Nadia’s Fashion Shop
- Noel Skiba Artwork
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Boutique on Main Street
- Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Gift Shop at Mackinac Island Ferry Company Dock 1
- Pink Pony Store
- The Pool at Mission Point
- Poppins
- Rustic Chić Boutique of Mackinac
- Ste. Anne Gift Shop
- Swim and Sun Apparel and Sundries at Esther Williams Pool at Grand HotelÂ
- Threads of Mackinac
- Urvana’s
ATTRACTIONS & SERVICES
Scheduled Closing Dates
CLOSING DATE:
- August 17
- American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- McGulpin HouseÂ
- September 1
- September 28
- Mackinaw Parasailing (open for weekends in September)
- Surrey Hill Carriage Museum
- Wings of Mackinac
- October 6
- Benjamin Blacksmith Shop (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- Biddle House & the Mackinac Island Native American Museum (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- Fort Holmes Blockhouse (not grounds)
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Mackinac State Park Visitor Center (not restrooms)
- Milliken Nature Center at Arch RockÂ
- October 17
- October 26
- October 27
- British Landing Restrooms
- Haunts of Mackinac Walking TourÂ
- Huron Road Pavilion Restrooms
- Milliken Nature Center Restrooms
- State Park Visitor Center Restrooms
TBD
- Admiral Dave’s Arcade at Mission Point
- Arch Rock Restrooms
- Astor’s Salon & Spa at Grand Hotel
- Brown Eyed Girl Boat Charters (weather permitting)
- CAP Excursions
- Chad’s Wonderful Walking Tours
- Fresh Air Aviation
- Cedar Grove bike track at Grand Hotel
- Central Savings Bank
- The Gem – mini golf course at Grand Hotel
- First National Bank
- Forge A Memory Blacksmith Shop at Surrey Hill
- Gough Livery Carriages
- Grand Hotel Stables and Carriage Museum
- Great Turtle Kayak ToursÂ
- Greens of Mackinac Putt Putt at Mission Point Resort
- Haunted Theatre
- The Jewel Golf Course – Woods Nine
- Lakeside Salon & Spa at Mission Point
- Mackinac Horseman’s Association & Community Equestrian Center
- Mackinac Island Airport
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Mackinac Island Medical Center
- Mackinac Island Service Company
- Mackinac Island Taxi Service
- Mackinac Jane’s Audio Tours
- Mackinaw Shuttle
- Maze of MirrorsÂ
- Northern Transport & Shuttle
- Mackinac Island Post Office
- The McCartney Years Concert Series at the Mission Point Theater
- Missionary Bark Chapel
- My Flight Helicopter Tours
- Original Butterfly House and Insect World
- Public Restrooms downtown
- Sip n’ Sail Cruises
- Vintage Glam
- Wawashkamo Golf Club
- The Woodlands Activity Center at Grand Hotel
- (Historic Downtown Mackinac
- E.U.P. Fishing and Charters
- Esther Williams Swimming Pool at Grand Hotel
- Grand Hotel Hot Tub
- Mackinac Island State Marina
- Mackinac Island Yacht Club
- Stuart House MuseumÂ
FERRY LINES
Scheduled Closing Dates
CLOSING DATE:
- Mackinac Island Ferry Company – St. Ignace & Mackinaw City – CLOSED
- Shepler’s Ferry – Mackinaw City & St. Ignace
FUDGE SHOPS
Scheduled Closing Dates
CLOSING DATE:
- October 19
- October 27
- Original Murdick’s Fudge
- Ryba’s Fudge Shops
- Joann’s Fudge (next to Mighty Mac)
- October 28
- Joann’s Fudge (next to Bicycle Street Inn)
TBD
RESTAURANTS
Scheduled Closing Dates
CLOSING DATE:
- September 7th
- Bill’s Grill at Harbour View Inn
- Ice House BBQ
- September 8th
- Brunch at Hotel Iroquois
- October 19th
- October 20th
- Dinner at Hotel Iroquois
- Dinner at Carriage HouseÂ
- October 26th
- October 27th
- Good Day Cafe
- Grand Hotel Breakfast
- Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
- Pancake House
- Patrick Doud’s Pub
- Pink Pony Bar & Grill – last breakfast
- Starbucks
- Watercolor Cafe
- October 28
TBD
- Amigo Burrito at Murray Hotel (lunch only, breakfast starting 4/27)
- Audubon Bar at Grand Hotel
- Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point
- Bobby’s Bar at Wood’s Restaurant
- Boxwood Coffee Shop and Café at Mission Point Resort
- Cannonball Oasis
- Chianti at Mission Point Resort
- Chuckwagon of Mackinac
- Cupola Bar at Grand Hotel
- Demitasse at Grand HotelÂ
- Doghouse at Windermere Poin
- Doud’s Market
- Esther Williams Pool Grill & Bar at Grand Hotel
- Feedbag at Surrey Hill
- Gate House (open until 10 pm. After dark hours (10 pm – 2 am)
- Geranium Bar at Grand Hotel
- Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery
- Island Slice Pizzeria
- The Jockey Club
- Kingston KitchenÂ
- The Lantern Lounge at Jockey Club
- Lily’s Lemonade at Mission Point Resort
- Little Doud’s Market & Deli
- Lobby Bar at Mission Point Resort
- Mackinac Island Pizza Company
- Millie’s on Main
- Mustang Lounge
- Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point ResortÂ
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor at Grand Hotel
- Strait UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort
- Tea Room at Fort MackinacÂ
- Terrace Room dancing at Grand HotelÂ
- Verdes Taqueria
- Wood’s Restaurant
BICYCLE RENTAL
Scheduled Closing Dates
CHURCHES
Scheduled Closing Dates
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