The Lilac Tree Suites opens for select dates throughout the Winter. Most shops and businesses close for the Winter months making it possible to enjoy a quiet stroll down Main Street. Escape the hustle and bustle of the “Real World” and visit our Winter Wonderland. Experience Mackinac Island like a local and enjoy our “Quiet Season”

You can get to Mackinac Island in the Winter by catching the Mackinac Island Ferry Company’s Winter Boat (The Mighty Huron) from St. Ignace. If ice conditions don’t allow for a boat, you’re able to take a short flight to the Island from the Mackinac County Airport in St. Ignace. A 45-minute horse-drawn taxi will take you and your luggage from the Mackinac Island Airport to the Downtown area. (Taxi service must be reserved in advance)

Food & Beverage options include:

Mustang Lounge

Kingston Kitchen

Douds Market (groceries and grab and go snacks)

Mackinac Island Christmas Tree Lighting

The Mackinac Island Christmas Tree Lighting is an annual tradition for the families of the Island. The Christmas Tree Lighting is at 5:30PM on the first Friday in December on Main Street, Mackinac Island. Join us for Christmas carols lead by Mackinac’s very own Trish Martin.

A variety of Mackinac Island Gift Shops will be open for last-minute Christmas shopping.

A New Year’s on Mackinac Island (December 29th through January 2nd)

Ring in the new year on Mackinac Island at the annual Great Turtle Drop from the top of the Lilac Tree Suites at the stroke of Midnight.

The following gift shops may be open with limited hours during the New Year’s Weekend.

Nephew’s of Mackinac

Little Luxuries

Pink Pony Store

Caddywampus

Great Turtle Toys

Loon Feather (usually open only by appointment)

Rustic Chic Boutique

Douds Market