Title: Things to Do in Mackinac Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Mackinac Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island.dx8308)[Hotels in Mackinac Island](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-Hotels.d8308.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mackinac Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Mackinac-Island.d8308.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Mackinac Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Mackinac-Island.d8308.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mackinac Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island.d8308.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Mackinac Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mackinac Island Types of activities Where to stay [Mackinac Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island.dx8308) ![Mackinac Island showing general coastal views, outdoor eating and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/0ed55371-6030-4d59-972a-8cdd2b18b5ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackinac Island showing general coastal views, outdoor eating and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/0ed55371-6030-4d59-972a-8cdd2b18b5ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackinac Island featuring night scenes, island images and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/d668ae1b-0a61-447c-b43b-3503f72067a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackinac Island which includes flowers, modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/b439d5af-5b75-41eb-aeaf-124ff31774af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackinac Island showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/fb64dea7-9d01-4dcb-804f-7f8fa4588e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_8308) ## Recommended things to do in Mackinac Island | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide](/things-to-do/somewhere-in-time-and-mackinac-island-film-sites-audio-guide.a49324711.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide](/things-to-do/somewhere-in-time-and-mackinac-island-film-sites-audio-guide.a49324711.activity-details)[Elegant East Bluff: A Self-Guided Mackinac Island Tour](/things-to-do/elegant-east-bluff-a-self-guided-mackinac-island-tour.a50644875.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide](/things-to-do/somewhere-in-time-and-mackinac-island-film-sites-audio-guide.a49324711.activity-details)[Elegant East Bluff: A Self-Guided Mackinac Island Tour](/things-to-do/elegant-east-bluff-a-self-guided-mackinac-island-tour.a50644875.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Mackinac Island --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Mackinac Island? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mackinac Island ![Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/8b0e8597-17b2-4f0a-af91-f92c34cd0e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Mackinac 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. [](https://expedia.com/Fort-Mackinac-East-Bluff.d6092347.Vacation-Attraction) ![A view of Lake Huron to the right and Mackinac Island from Arch rock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/97602f48-1ac9-4e2c-a520-9a752710f47e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arch Rock 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. [](https://expedia.com/Arch-Rock-East-Bluff.d6092349.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fort Holmes on a sunny day on Mackinac Island, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668764/eccf8a40-666e-4ee8-a486-a8dab380dbcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Holmes 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. [](https://expedia.com/Fort-Holmes-Mackinac-Island.d553248621532668764.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mackinac Island viewed from Fort Mackinac](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557915370/0719deba-a360-4ca0-8dff-b0b91e14b66f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Greens of Mackinac Play a round of golf in Mackinac Island at The Greens of Mackinac, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Greens-Of-Mackinac-Mackinac-Island.d553248621557915370.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8308/5d7768cf-fac0-42bf-8e9d-08cbf0e0bd80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-State-Park-Mackinac-Island.d950928809740283904.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Jewel at the Grand Hotel 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. [](https://expedia.com/The-Jewel-At-The-Grand-Hotel-Mackinac-Island.d553248621532668761.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau After visiting Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackinac Island. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-Tourism-Bureau-Downtown-Mackinac-Island.d553248634998385527.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World Visit the native and exotic animals who live at The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World during your travels in Mackinac Island. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/The-Original-Mackinac-Island-Butterfly-House-Insect-World-Mackinac-Island.d553248621532668762.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ste. Anne Catholic Church You can learn about the history of Mackinac Island with a stop at Ste. Anne Catholic Church. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Ste-Anne-Catholic-Church-Mackinac-Island.d553248621559142194.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Mackinac Island ![Arch Rock Mackinac Island Michigan USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944673827739410432/061be772-49eb-494e-89a6-9749faaefd56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Mackinac Island While visiting Downtown Mackinac Island, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Haunted Theatre. [](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-Downtown-Mackinac-Island.dx944673827739410432) ![skyline of mackinac island with white houses and a white church on lake huron](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906130347778015232/69f91cbb-bb4b-4732-95e6-d4311fdbd538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Harrisonville While visiting Harrisonville, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Mackinac Island State Park. [](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-Harrisonville.dx906130347778015232) ![Mackinaw Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906127914966274048/05c1cb12-8450-4472-b9a8-1036c0a72927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Bluff While visiting East Bluff, you might make a stop by sights like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac. [](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-East-Bluff.dx906127914966274048) ![Beautiful Panoramic Scene of Mackinac Island Michigan and State Harbor Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906129271634939904/86c2314c-dde6-4ffe-970a-0b7fba9f6366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hubbard's Annex While visiting Hubbard's Annex, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Mackinac Island State Park. [](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island-Hubbards-Annex.dx906129271634939904) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Mackinac-Island.dx8308.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Mackinac Island ![Tahquamenon falls during brilliant autumn colors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2819/75e6f230-ddeb-422a-baf0-3bba4d52df74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pellston ![Sault Ste Marie Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3276/49425409-94ba-42d5-8556-4db525b473c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sault Ste. Marie ![Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6030/3ea5be2a-fad2-4c84-949a-b51117bb7401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cheboygan ![Mackinaw City featuring heritage architecture, a lighthouse and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9627/b9c30735-b8a3-4f66-a63f-69944067dc6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mackinaw City ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10761/00277da8-c99f-4016-af83-5d62b3195b61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Harbor Springs ![Jumping rainbow trout in Grayling Mi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55485/d03ae10f-ffd2-4361-897b-cd3fbc7ea2ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Trout Lake ![Dock on Mullett Lake in Indian River Michigan with pastel skies overhead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/118234/c4736aaa-7fc9-4f21-a707-fbcf9c78de35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Indian River ![Narnia Trail in Cedarville, Michigan, at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180949/878df362-2dc2-4797-8fe2-4263426a12c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cedarville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mackinac Island worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Mackinac Island? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Mackinac Island? ### Is three days enough to stay in Mackinac Island? ### What are some activities to do in Mackinac Island with kids? ### What to do in Mackinac Island for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Mackinac Island? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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