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2024-2025 Mackinac Island Winter Season

While our 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.

**Public restrooms are available at Arnold Transit Company Ship Store/Ticket Office – WHILE BOAT IS RUNNING**

Dining

  • Doud’s Market & Deli – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-3444
  • Island Slice Pizzeria - OPEN, Monday - Friday, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, 906-847-8100 
  • 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

Lodging

  • Above Mackinac Condos – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3614
  • Lilac Tree Suites – OPEN, December 5th & 6th, December 29th-January 1st, 906-847-6575
  • Pontiac Lodge – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3364
  • Small Point Bed and Breakfast – OPEN, December 6th – 8th, 906-847-3758
  • Village Inn Suites – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-8077

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
  • Joann’s Fudge – OPEN 12/30 & 12/31 from 11 am – 3 pm, store next to Newphews of Mackinac
  • Little Luxuries – OPEN December 6th-8th, Thursday’s in December and December 28th-31st
  • 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

  • Fresh Air Aviation – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 231-237-9482
  • Arnold Transit Company – FERRY WILL RUN UNTIL ROUTE FREEZES OVER, 800- 638-9892
  • 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

Events

  • Christmas Bazaar Weekend - Friday, December 6th - Sunday, December 8th
  • Christmas Tree Lighting - Friday, December 6th at 5:00 pm, downtown Main Street
  • A Christmas Carol presented by Mackinac Island Community Theatre - Saturday, December 7th at 5:30 pm, Mission Point Theater  
  • New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop - Tuesday, December 31st at 11:50 pm, outside Lilac Tree Hotel 
  • Twilight Turtle Trek - January 11th, 2025; February 1st, 2025; March 1st, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, starts at Greany Grove

Churches

  • Mackinac Island Bible Church  – Sunday service at 9:30 am at MIBC House (6688 Main Street) – 906-847-0217
  • Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church  – Sunday Mass at 10:30 am – 906-847-3507