Visit Mackinac Island: 2025 Travel Guide for Mackinac Island, Michigan

Where to stay in Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island featuring night scenes, island images and a bridge

Downtown Mackinac Island

While visiting Downtown Mackinac Island, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Haunted Theatre.

Harrisonville

While visiting Harrisonville, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Mackinac Island State Park.

Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island

East Bluff

While visiting East Bluff, you might make a stop by sights like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac.

Hubbard's Annex

While visiting Hubbard's Annex, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Mackinac Island State Park.

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Popular places to visit

Fort Mackinac

4.5/5(425 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Mackinac Island with a trip to Fort Mackinac. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the biking trails.

Nothing but beautiful sights while Bike riding in Mackinac Island

Arch Rock

4.5/5(798 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Arch Rock and enjoy the biking trails in Mackinac Island. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Lesser known fort on Mackinac Island, great views, I believe highest point on island, near the cemetery.

Fort Holmes

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Find out about the history of Mackinac Island when you spend time at Fort Holmes. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

The island is a summertime tourist mecca. However in the Winter there are only a few hundred permanent residents on the island. The only reliable transportation this time of year is to fly, that is weather conditions permitting. Beautiful to be there if you don't mind the cold and snow.

Mackinac Island State Park

Learn about the local history of Mackinac Island when you spend time at Mackinac Island State Park. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

There are two butterfly conservatories on Mackinac Island, the original and Wings of Mackinac. Each holds hundreds of different butterflies, and both are worth going to.

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Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory

Take the family on an outing to Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory during your trip to Mackinac Island. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

The Jewel at the Grand Hotel

4.5/5(159 reviews)

Play a round of golf at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and enjoy other activities in Mackinac Island such as biking. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Reviews of Mackinac Island

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Verified traveler

Love it one of my favorite places to go exploring

5/5 - Excellent

SRF

Perfect for a one night stay. Take the carriage tour and have a drink in the Grand Hotel

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Love the island, great getaway

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love ❤️ the Island. It is a great place to visit!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We enjoyed our trip immensely! There is so much to do and see. Highlights were biking around the island, taking the carriage tour and walking the gardens at the Grand Hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Rented bikes to pedal around the perimeter of the island. Highly recommend!

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