Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

03/25/2025

💜 Mackinac Island lilacs getting alllllll the love! Plan a trip for June to see them for yourself. ✨

From blooms dotting desert cacti to rows of bright pink cherry trees, here's where to see this spring's best flower displays.

03/22/2025

✅ Vote for Mackinac! We're nominated for Best Historic Small Town and Best Small Town in the Midwest.

Vote once a day every day until Monday, March 31st!

Best Historic Small TownPhoto courtesy of Mackinac Island Tourism BureauMackinac Island's history is filled with change. The French arrived in the territory encompassing the island, which had long been the home of the Anishinaabek People, back in the 1600s. By the 1700s, the British had taken over,....

03/21/2025

Happy Spring! Share your perfect May day on Mackinac Island. 🌷🌞🐴

03/19/2025

Wow! Grand Hotel never looked so good....or like this at all but AI doesn't know the difference 😅

*Unfortunately, we're seeing more AI generated content, that isn't accurate, showcasing Mackinac Island. Here's your friendly reminder that the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau is the official source of up-to-date information and events for the island. Oh, and we'll never send an email asking for your credit card number nor personal information. Be safe out there folks and don't believe everything you read 😉

Michigan’s horse-drawn paradise hides America’s most magical car-free experience. Welcome to Mackinac Island – a slice of timelessness where automobiles have been banned since 1898, creating an atmospheric escape that feels worlds away from modern America. A Victorian time capsule floating in ...

03/18/2025

The getaway vehicle is literally horse-powered and we’re here for it. HBO let’s do this thing. 👊🎬🐴

03/17/2025

☘️ There's no shortage of Irish history on Mackinac Island! Read all about it here ⬇️

Many Mackinac Island attractions trace their heritage back to Irish immigrants who made a lasting impact on the 'the Irish Isle of Mackinac.'

03/14/2025

Mackinac Island has been nominated for TWO more national awards! We're currently in 6th and 9th place and you can vote once a day every day until Monday, March 31st until noon.
🐴 Best Historic Small Town
🌺 Best Small Town in the Midwest

One of the last car-free destinations in the U.S., Mackinac Island, sandwiched between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, seems trapped in the past, but in the most delightful way. Accommodations consist of white colonnaded turn-of-the-century hotels, while the horse-drawn carriage remains the favored fo...

03/13/2025

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Mackinac Island for the upcoming season!
📅 Summer schedule begins 4/25 for Sneak Peek Week
⛴️ 10% more departures than 2024
🌅 More late evening departures

Start planning your visit: https://www.mackinacisland.org/plan-your-trip/getting-here/

03/12/2025

We're excited to share that the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival was named the #3 Best Flower Festival in the US! A BIG thank you to everyone who voted and shared this contest. Join us June 6th - 15th this year for 10 days of flowers, friends, and FUN! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-flower-festival/

03/10/2025

🎥 Lights. Camera. Action. Let’s do it 👊💯🔥

03/08/2025

A big congratulations to the Top 20 Lilac Festival poster finalists! As we countdown to the start of the season, we'll be highlighting each piece. Peoples' Choice Voting begins May 2nd. View all the submissions on our website: https://www.mackinacisland.org/mackinac-island-lilac-festival/lilac-poster-contest/

May 2nd: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and Honorable Mentions announced at Opening Day
May 2nd - 26th: Peoples' Choice Voting
June 6th: Artist Reception open to the public
June 6th: Winning Posters Recognized and Peoples' Choice Winner Announced at Queen Coronation and Poster Celebration

03/05/2025

🌅 What’s your favorite memory of visiting Mackinac Island?

03/04/2025

Have you ever seen such strength, balance, and a little bit of wonder? Dockporters are the heartbeat of your overnight stay on Mackinac Island and we're counting down the days until they're back with their impressive displays of getting luggage from the docks to your door!

03/03/2025

Mackinac Island was named the 2nd National Park in the US before becoming Michigan’s 1st State Park. This year, we’re celebrating 150 years of that anniversary and the Mackinac State Historic Parks had a wide variety of events planned to commemorate that distinction. Stay tuned for more updates!

03/03/2025

Today is the last day! Voting is open until noon to choose the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival as the Best Flower Festival in the US. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-flower-festival-2025/mackinac-island-lilac-festival-mackinac-island-michigan/

03/03/2025

Vote for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival as the BEST Flower Festival in the US!PS find out why Lilac Festival is our flagship festival by planning a visit June 6th - 15th.
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-flower-festival-2025/mackinac-island-lilac-festival-mackinac-island-michigan/

03/02/2025

Find out what it's like to visit Mackinac Island in March 👇

Mackinac Island in March is quiet in terms of activities and unpredictable when it comes to the weather. There can be a dumping of fluffy snow one day and the next it’s all melted away. Because it’s still the offseason almost all the storefronts, restaurants, and attractions are closed...

03/01/2025

Help us claim the top spot! Just 3 days left to vote for Mackinac Island as having the Best Flower Festival in the US! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-flower-festival-2025/mackinac-island-lilac-festival-mackinac-island-michigan/