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Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours is the oldest and largest horse and buggy livery in the world and the official tour of Mackinac State Park.

Enjoy the narrated tour through downtown to Surrey Hills where you will disembark the two horse hitch to enjoy the carriage museum and or Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory.

Then it is onto a three hitch carriage (you’ll need one more horsepower…) and off to Arch Rock and through the Boreal forest with stops at Fort Mackinac and Grand Hotel.

So, climb aboard, sit back and relax and just enjoy the ride. Tours depart regularly from the office on Main Street next to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

Quick Links:

Carriage Tours

Taxi Service

Horse-Drawn Carriages for Weddings

Private Tours

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Mackinac Island Carriage Tours – Photos From Instagram

Here are the latest photos of Mackinac Island Carriage Tours via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your visit to Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, choose “Mackinac Island Carriage Tours” as your location and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.

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The Haunted Theatre

Welcome to the Haunted Theatre! Not a theater of movies, But a Haunted House of three dimensional monsters. Within these halls you will encounter horrors of the past…Artist’s conceptions of Monsters from Mackinac’s History.

Come join us for some good old-fashioned screaming and laughing. We are not like a Halloween Haunted House. We are more sophisticated and creative. We customize the scariness to fit your age group. We can terrorize, but we can also, gently hold your hand while we walk you through. You decide, but do remember that first and foremost we are a Haunted House. We want our customers to have a fun, laughing, screaming experience.

Our price is $7.00 for everyone. We do special rates for large school groups. We discourage age 6 and under to enter. Pets are welcome. Half price for senior citizens. Military are totally free. We do special pre-arranged group time situations……like midnights. We aim to please. We are usually open from 11am to 8pm.

Questions? Feel free to call (231) 818-0527.

The Haunted Theatre
Huron Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-6545

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Cindy’s Riding Stable – Horseback Riding

The “Horse is King” on Mackinac Island, Michigan!

Enjoy this lovely and historic island on horseback. Cindy’s Riding Stable provides riding horses and guides to help you enjoy the beautiful trails in the Mackinac State Historic Park. The park covers 2500 acres and 83 miles of roads and trails are perfect for individual horseback riding or guided trail rides. Enjoy this affordable and fun way of experiencing Mackinac.

After you have described your riding ability we will do our best to match you with a horse appropriate for your skill level. Safety is very important to us. Look over our policies for more information. After saddling up, our guides will give riding instructions and escort you to the state park. At this point you may continue on your own or with one of our experienced guides. Cindy’s Riding Stable, started our riding business in 1974 with just a few horses. Today we maintain an excellent stable of 30 saddle horses for riders of various abilities. Visit our History page for more information about the Gough family that has been in the business since 1953.

Would you rather drive a carriage? Visit our sister company, Jack’s Livery Stable, right down the road.

We provide detailed maps for our riders. Visit our Maps page for a locator map and island riding map.

Cindy’s Riding Stables
P.O. Box 331
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3572

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Jack’s Livery Stable – Drive Yourself Horse and Buggy

Tour Mackinac Island with your own horse and buggy!

Let the horse do the work while your family rides in comfort. The Mackinac Island State Park covers 82% of this beautiful and historic island and we can direct you to a route which will take you along scenic Lake Shore Drive with a panoramic view of the Mackinac Bridge. Drive through the wooded avenues of the park at a comfortable sightseeing pace. Enjoy this affordable and fun way of experiencing Mackinac.

Our horse professionals will give you careful driving instructions after assessing your level of experience with horses. A road map of Mackinac Island is provided free of charge. Courteous dispatchers will suggest the best routes to take depending upon where you want to go and how long you want to stay.

We look forward to putting the reins in your hands and helping you experience the island in the traditional Mackinac way!

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Fall and Winter Travel To Mackinac Island – 2012 – 13

Although the “tourist season” finishes up at the end of October, you can travel and stay on Mackinac Island all year long. Here are some resources to help plan your fall and winter trips to Mackinac Island. (We will continue to update this throughout the fall and winter.)

Ferry Schedules

Arnold Transit Co. – operates until the ice freezes on a limited schedule from St. Ignace.

LODGING

PONTIAC LODGE
The Pontiac Lodge is open year-round. (Click here for their reservations page with winter hours and information.) – Call (906) 847-3364

BOGAN LANE INN BED & BREAKFAST
The Bogan Lane Inn is also open year-round for fall and winter travelers. Check the website for the latest updates. – Call (906) 847-3439

THE COTTAGE INN
The Cottage Inn will be open this winter. Their winter season is currently December 1, 2010 through February 20, 2011 (Check their schedule here for the latest updates.) – Call 906-847-4000

HARBOR PLACE STUDIO SUITES
Harbor Place Studio Suites are also open year-round – (800) 626-6304

For additional Lodging Information visit Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau – Winter Information

DINING

Mustang Lounge
Cawthorne’s Village Inn
(Cawthorne’s Village Inn — formerly the Village Inn, established in 1981 — is Grand Hotel’s newest casual dining option. Located on Hoban Street and just a block off Mackinac’s Main Street, Cawthorne’s will be open year round and feature a seasonally changing menu.)

TRANSPORTATION

Arnold Line Ferry operates until the ice freezes on a limited schedule
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry operates until the ice freezes on a limited schedule from St. Ignace.

Great Lakes Air operates daily scheduled flights from St. Ignace to the Island

OTHER SERVICES

Doud’s Market and Harrisonville General Store will also be open for groceries.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Winter on Mackinac Island – Winter Events and Business Listings

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau – Winter Information

New Year’s Eve on Mackinac Island:

Restaurants:
Cawthorne’s Village Inn
Mustang Lounge
Huron Street Pub

Groceries:
Doud’s Market
Harrisonville General

Downtown Shopping:
Select shops (2-5) will be open over the holiday

Hotels:
Bogan Lane Inn
Harbor Place Studio Suites
Park Place Suites
Pontiac Lodge
Sunset Condos
and the Straits Lodge at Mission Point Resort

Getting Here:
Arnold Transit Company
Great Lakes Air
both from St. Ignace only

Getting Around:
Mackinac Island Taxi (906) 847-3323 for reservations

Snowmobiles:
You may bring your own snowmobile weather permitting via Arnold Transit, call (906) 847-3351 for details. Know you will need to stop by the Police Dept. to register your sled and also the Mackinac Island Airport for the Island trail sticker.

Skiing:
Provided there is ample snow, the Mackinac Island Ski Club will groom the cross country ski trails.

More: www.mackinacisland.org/winter

Mission Point Resort – New Year’s Eve 2012/13 on Mackinac Island – From $129 per night

NEW YEARS EVE ON MACKINAC ISLAND
New Years Eve Weekend from $129 per night!

Bringing in the New Year on Mackinac Island is quite an adventure. Mission Point opens the Straits Lodge for travelers who want to bring in the new year by getting away from it all. A complimentary continental breakfast will be available for guests each morning in the Johnson Hall Lobby of the Straits Lodge.

Available the nights of December 28-31, 2012 only. Reservation will be charged a 100% deposit at the time of booking, and cancellations must occur at least two weeks in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: You are renting one of our guest rooms with no services. This is not the full Mission Point Resort experience that is available in the summer. The room will be made up and waiting for your arrival, but please know that there are no hotel services, resort activities, or resort dining options during this stay. Restaurants are available in town.

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