Madeline & Michael
Things To Do
Bike Rentals
Rent Bikes to ride around the island! Multiple Bike rental locations: -Mission Point bike rentals -Island House bike rentals -Ryba's bicycle rentals -Mackinac Wheels -Mackinac Island Bike Shop
The Greens Of Mackinac
Just across the bike path from Mission Point you can enjoy a retro putt putt course!
The Gem miniature golf
This 18-hole mini golf course is designed to blend in with the natural surroundings of the grounds of Grand Hotel.
Great Turtle Kayak Tours
Go on a kayak or paddleboard tour, or just rent and ride around on your own!
The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World
Head over to the butterfly house for thousands of butterflies fluttering among tropical flowers while relaxing to classical music and a cascading waterfall.
Fort Mackinac
Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day. Experience the boom of the iconic Fort Mackinac cannon and learn about the changing technology of the U.S. Army during a rifle firing demonstration. Walking tours of the fort include learning about the changing face of the fort, the people who lived and worked at Fort Mackinac, and what equipment was distributed to soldiers station there.
Arch Rock
The most famous of the rock formations on the island, this arch towers above the water and is more than fifty feet wide. It attracts the vast majority of the tourists to the island, and can be reached by foot, taxi, carriage or bike. It can also be viewed from below, on the perimeter tour of the island.
Gough Livery Carriages Inc
Riding in your own private carriage with an informed tour guide is the best way to see Mackinac. See all the special sights of the island in a relaxing, private livery of your own. To schedule private Tour Reservations call 906-847-1053.
Grand Hotel Stables
The Grand Stables, located minutes away from the hotel near Surrey Hill and just across from Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, is free of charge and open to all Mackinac Island visitors. At 8,700 square feet and home to 12 horses, this working stable is a great way to see the horses up close. The Grand Stables is also an antique carriage museum with approximately 30 antique carriages and sleighs on display from both Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island Carriage Tours.
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
Experience the History and Charm of Mackinac on your narrated carriage tour of the island!
Jewel Golf Course
Something different, something unique, The Jewel is the only golf course in the United States with horse-drawn carriage rides between nines. Add in a fantastic layout and beautiful location, and no wonder it’s been awarded Editor’s Choice “Best Grand & Boutique Golf Hotels” by Golf Digest.
Wawashkamo Golf Club
One of Michigan’s oldest active courses, Wawashkamo celebrated its Centennial in 1998.
Sip N' Sail Cruises
Take off from Mackinac Island for a sip n' sail cruise! Multiple options available for varying party sizes.