Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

10/13/2026

We're preparing for Halloween Weekend on Mackinac Island! Get ready for a weekend of fun October 23-25.

10/09/2026

👏👏👏 #43 in the WORLD!? A well deserved honor for our friends at Grand Hotel.

Grand Hotel Named No. 43 Resort in the World!

We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, with nearly 800,000 votes cast by travelers around the world.

As we celebrate 140 seasons on Mackinac Island, this distinction is especially meaningful. For generations, Grand Hotel has been a place where cherished traditions, unforgettable memories, and exceptional hospitality bring people together year after year.

To everyone who voted, thank you! Your loyalty and love for Grand Hotel have helped earn us a place among the world's Top 50 resorts. We are equally grateful to our extraordinary team, whose dedication and passion make every Grand Hotel experience so special.

This honor belongs to all of you who have been part of our story, and we look forward to creating many more memories together.

Read more: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-resorts-in-the-world

10/08/2026

Closing dates for the 2026 season. If you are planning a visit in the next few weeks, be sure to check this page to see when your favorite shops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions close for the season.

Mackinac Island is gearing up for a wonderful season!

10/06/2026

There is still time to book your October stay on Mackinac Island! Visit the deals and packages page to see specials for the rest of the month.

We feature monthly and seasonal specials for lodging options on Mackinac Island. Find lodging through Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau today.

10/06/2026

And that’s a wrap on Fall Fudge Festival! From fudge-filled treats and fall flavors to lumberjacks, bikes, crisp island air and plenty of autumn fun, we celebrated everything we love about fall and fudge. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s festival a SWEET weekend on Mackinac!

10/04/2026

🚲🐢 Ready… set… SLOW! The Dockporter Slow Bike Race put riders’ balance, skill and patience to the test today at Fall Fudge Festival! The goal? Be the LAST one across the finish line without leaving the lane or putting a foot down. Congrats to Kamoy with (in the green shirt and blue hat!)

10/04/2026

joined the Fall Fudge Festival celebration with plenty of chocolatey goodness to enjoy. From classic treats to Mackinac Island fudge, there’s always a reason to stop by Sanders for something sweet!

10/04/2026

The lumberjacks were back at it for Day 2 of the .pinelumberjacks Show, sponsored by ! Chopping, sawing, axe throwing and log rolling brought the competition, and the crowd, back for more. 💪🪵

10/04/2026

Ryba's Fudge Shops brought their signature Mackinac Island fudge and plenty of sweet festival fun to Fall Fudge Festival!

10/04/2026

Fall Fudge Festival is a weekend to celebrate Mackinac Island Fudge! For generations, Fudge has been part of the sweet tradition that makes Mackinac Island famous 🍂🍫