While there’s no road map to car-free Mackinac Island, the official Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau web site has lots of resources to help you map out your visit.
Literally, you can find actual maps in the Mackinac Island Guides & Maps: Download Directory. Whether you’re plotting routes for a hike through Mackinac Island State Park or wondering where to find groomed cross-country ski trails for a winter visit, there’s a map to guide your planning.
Here’s a closer look at several of the Mackinac Island maps in the download directory, plus a few more that you might find helpful.
Mackinac Island General Map
Of all the roads and trails on this map, you won’t find cars of any of them. Instead, the Mackinac Island General Map gives you the lay of the land on the 4-square-mile island so you can chart your course for walking, bicycling or horseback riding around. The map also includes detailed insets for downtown Mackinac Island and historic Fort Mackinac.
Mackinac Island Trail Map
When you’re planning where to hike, this Mackinac Island Trail Map is a vital resource. It contains four suggested trails that venture through many of the island’s most scenic spots, and to several iconic Mackinac Island landmarks. If you complete each of these routes you’ll see sights including Arch Rock, Fort Holmes, Croghan Water, Friendship’s Altar, Robinson’s Folly, Mackinac Island’s historic cemeteries, Crack in the Island, Anne’s Tablet and more.
Fall Views on Mackinac Island
Surrounded by blue water, Mackinac Island offers eye popping fall color all over. But some spots have foliage you won’t believe. This map of stunning fall views on Mackinac Island highlights seven of the most picturesque fall color spots and shows where they are located, from Tranquil Bluff Trail along the cliff high above Lake Huron to Point Lookout above the famed Sugar Loaf to Fort Holmes at the highest point on the island.
Mackinac Island Picnic Spots
Sugar Loaf and Fort Holmes also are two of the best places for a picnic on Mackinac Island, offering both stunning vistas and blissful peace and quiet. This map highlights nine prime picnic spots including locations on or near the water such as the Great Lawn at Mission Point, Marquette Park, Windermere Point and British Landing as well as inland destinations such as Surrey Hill and Great Turtle Park.
Iconic Mackinac Island Rock Formations
Known for its unique geologic history, Mackinac Island has several fascinating rock formations to discover. While Arch Rock is perhaps the best known, this map of Mackinac Island Rock Formations identifies 10 spots including limestone stacks such as Sugar Loaf and Friendship’s Altar, caves including Eagle Point Cave, Cave of the Woods, Skull Cave and Devil’s Kitchen, and scenic rock outcroppings including Robinson’s Folly and Sunset Rock. There’s also a literal crack in the island that you can walk through, too.
Historical Sites on Mackinac Island
With churches going back 350 years and a fort that dates to the 18th century, there’s a lot of history on Mackinac Island. This map shows some of the most historical sites including the oldest house in Michigan and a War of 1812 battle site.
Mackinac Island Flower Gardens
Known for the world’s largest lilac stems, Mackinac Island has lots of other flowers to enjoy, too. This map of Mackinac Island flower gardens shows seven hotels with gardens that are open to the public. Of course, there also are lots of wildflowers in Mackinac Island State Park, which makes up 80% of the island.
Mackinac Island Places to Stay Outside Downtown
In addition to delightful places to stay right in the middle of all the action in downtown, there are several Mackinac Island places to stay off the beaten path. This map highlights 10 of the options including three destinations on the sunset side of the island, Small Point B&B on the east side of the island and several cottages and condos available through Mackinac Vacation Rentals.
Mackinac Island Sunset Spots
Mackinac Island offers breathtaking spots to watch the sunset, both from land and on the water with a boat cruise or kayak tour. Six of the best places to go are on this map of Mackinac Island sunset spots, including the aptly named Sunset Rock near the Inn at Stonecliffe.
Mackinac Island Shopping Districts
You could spend all day shopping on Main Street in downtown Mackinac Island. But then you’d be missing out on the boutiques and galleries elsewhere on the island. This Mackinac Island shopping map shows the primary areas with retail stores to discover including shops at Grand Hotel and Mission Point Resort, along Market Street and up in Surrey Hill where public horse-drawn carriage tours make a stop.
Mackinac Island Cross-Country Ski Trails
As many as 15 miles of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing during winter on Mackinac Island when there’s enough snow on the ground. This map highlights the primary skiing area in Mackinac Island State Park, between British Landing/Garrison Road and the lakeshore from the East Bluff north to British Landing and Point aux Pins at the tip of the island.
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