We cannot wait to enjoy our favorite place with our favorite people. Mackinac is truly a magical place and we hope you enjoy the island as much as we do. Take a look around via this website to learn more!

A polite note to all of the first timers: things move slowly on the island. Cars are not allowed. Horses and bikes are the mode of transportation. Everything takes longer than the “mainland”. Enjoy the slower tempo and the beautiful scenery!

Tickets: Shepler's Ferry has generously offered our guests discounted round trip ferry tickets. Please use the code tietheknot2026 (adults) or childtix (children 5-12) to receive your discount.

Please also note this code can be used online or in person at the ticket counter; however, we highly recommend purchasing it beforehand! You do not need to purchase tickets for a specific day or ferry departure time, but please ensure to purchase roundtrip tickets and to maintain your ticket for departing the island.

Parking: There is ample parking (just remember where you parked), trolleys to get to the ferry, and then typically a small line to get on the trolley. There are also detailed instructions for first timers AND great employees to help trouble shoot if you have any questions. If you are looking for Premium Parking, please visit the Shepler's website that has detailed instructions for your review.

Schedule: Please reference their full 2026 schedule. Please arrive 1 hour before your desired departure time.

Luggage: The staff at Shepler's will assist you with your luggage. Note that for the Grand Hotel and many other hotels, your luggage will be transported directly to your hotel (so you will typically not be able to access your luggage upon leaving the mainland until you are at your hotel or in your room). If there are items you will want to access upon arriving to the island (i.e. change of clothes, etc.), we recommend keeping a bag with you when you board the ferry as it may be a few hours before you have access to your luggage. If you have questions on this, we recommend reaching out to your hotel directly to understand how your luggage will arrive at your hotel and when you will be able to access it.

Carriage

How to get a cab: call Carriage Tours at (906) 847 - 3323. The horse-drawn taxi cabs are radio dispatched and available 24 hours/day during the summer season. Taxi cabs cannot be "hailed" on Mackinac Island; rather, you must call the taxi dispatch office to request taxi service.

How to pay: Taxi drivers are only able to accept cash. ATMs are available at the taxi stand and at the Island banks.

Bike Rental

There are a plethora of bike rentals on the island where you can rent hourly or by the day. Bikes are the quickest mode of transportation.

Mackinac Wheels and Mackinac Bike Barn are our preferred bike rental shops!

There are several airport options to get you close to the ferry dock locations in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace:

Pellston Regional Airport (PLN): 20 minutes from Mackinaw City. There are shuttle options from the airport to the ferry docks. Mackinaw Shuttle can help you get there.

Chippewa County Airport (CIU): 30 minutes from St. Ignace.

Traverse City Airport (TVC): 2 hours from Mackinaw City

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW): 4 hours from Mackinaw City

Please visit this website for further information on transportation options