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 Shepler’s Ferry and Arnold Transit Company Ship Store/Ticket Office – WHILE BOAT IS RUNNING**
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
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
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
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
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
