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Mackinac Island Vacation Packages
Mackinac Island’s simple charm is perfect for visitors who enjoy the quiet life. Its large state park offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities, and there are many outdoor activities on offer, including hiking and cross-country skiing in winter.
Getting to Mackinac Island is best done by ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace. Ferries depart daily in the summer season. Cars have been prohibited on the island for more than 100 years, so bikes, horses and walking are the predominant means of getting around.
Take a carriage tour of the island or hire a bike from the rental companies on the island. If you prefer, you can also take your own bicycle over on the ferry for a small fee.
The prime time for visiting Mackinac Island is during the warmest months, which commence in May and taper off around August. The island does operate as a winter resort as well, though, with picturesque walks and cross-country skiing on offer. In the winter, you may also get to see the much-talked-about “ice bridge”, created when the water between Mackinac Island and St. Ignace freezes around February.
Mackinac’s history as a Victorian summer resort can be seen in some of its architecture, such as the Grand Hotel, which is still operational today.
With a perimeter road of just 8.3 miles (13.3 kilometers), Mackinac Island is particularly small, and you can see most things inside a few days. Make sure to take in the highlights, including the historic Fort Mackinac (which once served as a military outpost and is today an immersive visitor experience), Great Turtle Park and the Island’s butterfly sanctuaries. The coastline around the whole Island is a beautiful mixture of marinas, cliff tops and beaches.
Mackinac Island is also famed for its assortment of fudge shops, such as Murdick's Fudge, which uses natural butter, cream and flavorings. Don’t be surprised if people call you a “fudgie”; that’s the nickname given to tourists.
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Metivier Inn
7466 Market Street, Mackinac IslandSituated in Mackinac Island, this bed & breakfast is steps from Biddle House, Robert Stuart House, and Haunted Theatre. Maze Of Mirrors and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.
Island House Hotel
6966 Main Street, Mackinac IslandIsland House Hotel stands on the waterfront of Lake Huron, a 4-minute walk from the Mackinac Island ferry dock and a 10-minute carriage ride from Mackinac Island Airport. Guests can rent bikes at the front desk to explore scenic Mackinac State Park, just a short walk to the Original Butterfly House & Insect Museum, Fort Mackinac, Manoogian Art Museum, as well as downtown shopping & dining.
Hotel Iroquois
7428 Main Street, Mackinac IslandLocated in Mackinac Island, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Haunted Theatre, Biddle House, and Maze Of Mirrors. Robert Stuart House and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.
Mission Point Resort
6633 Main Street, Mackinac IslandThis family-friendly Mackinac Island resort is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Mission Church, The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World, and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Arch Rock and Robert Stuart House are also within 15 minutes.
Lake View Hotel
7452 Main Street, Mackinac IslandSituated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Haunted Theatre and Biddle House. Maze Of Mirrors and Robert Stuart House are also within 5 minutes.
Harbour View Inn
6860 Main Street, Mackinac IslandSituated near the airport, this historic bed & breakfast is steps from Ste. Anne Catholic Church and The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World. Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and Mission Church are also within 5 minutes.
Bicycle Street Inn and Suites
7416 Main Street, Mackinac IslandSituated in Mackinac Island, this hotel is steps from Haunted Theatre, Biddle House, and Robert Stuart House. Maze Of Mirrors and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.
Murray Hotel
7260 Main St, Mackinac IslandSituated in Mackinac Island, this hotel is steps from Maze Of Mirrors, Robert Stuart House, and Haunted Theatre. Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and Biddle House are also within 5 minutes.
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