Welcome To Mackinac Island!

A trip to Mackinac Island is a journey to the best part of the past. Step off the ferry and you are immersed in a new world: horse carriages wait for passengers instead of taxis and families ride bicycles – yes, mom, dad and the kids, all together – through the streets downtown.

Some visitors to Mackinac Island come for the elegant places to stay, such as Grand Hotel or the Hotel Iroquois. Others for the rich history of Fort Mackinac. Still others come to shop and to hear the clip clop of the horses and take a scenic carriage tour or ride bicycles to the interior and around the shoreline of the island. And almost everyone, of course, wanders into one of the many sweet-smelling candy shops downtown for a taste (or more) of creamy Mackinac Island Fudge

One of the best ways to visit Mackinac Island is to find a place to stay on the island and experience the entire day – from sunrise to sunset – and watch the lights come on in the evening. Our Interactive Lodging Guide will help you find your favorite resort, hotel or historic inn, or bed & breakfast on Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island News And Special Events

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival – June 5 – 14, 2026

Grand Hotel Lilac Festival Week Package – June 5 – 15, 2026
[ June 5, 2026 to June 15, 2026. ] Friday, June 5, 2026 - Monday, June 15, 2026 Experience Mackinac Island at its most magical during the annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, a ten-day celebration bursting with color, fragrance, and island charm. Since 1948, this cherished tradition has honored the island’s world-famous lilacs, some dating back more than 200 years, with events that capture the [...] more...

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival – June 5 – 14, 2026
[ June 5, 2026 to June 14, 2026. ] The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration, June 5 through 14, 2026. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors. Festivities for the 2026 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk, horse drawn carriage tours, the Lilac [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration – July 2 – 6, 2026
[ July 2, 2026 to July 6, 2026. ] Available Thursday, July 2, 2026 - Monday, July 6, 2026 In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, we invite you to Grand Hotel for a Fourth of July celebration unlike any other! This year’s celebration promises endless fun for the entire family, from lively poolside parties and kid-friendly movies to festive cookouts and a spectacular fireworks display over [...] more...

Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament – July 4, 2026
[ July 4, 2026; ] The annual 4th of July tournament on Mackinac Island is sure to be another crowd pleaser. Everyone is eligible to compete in the tournament. The more the merrier. The tournament is open to all ages and always occurs at Windermere Pointe Beach (Located next to Hotel Iroquois) every year at 10:00 am on the 4th of July. [...] more...

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