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The Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center is located on the shore at the foot of Fort Street across from Marquette Park. The Visitor’s Center is a great place to begin your tour of the island. Here you can talk to friendly staff who will answer your questions and provide you with helpful suggestions. The Visitor’s Center has well-maintained restrooms and a wide selection of Mackinac books and pamphlets. This is an ideal place to purchase tickets for Fort Mackinac, the Mackinac Art Museum, and the other state park historic buildings. Restrooms can also be found at the Visitor’s Center.
May 9 – June 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 7 – August 31, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
September 1 – October 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 28 – June 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
June 7 – August 31, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
September 1 – October 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
British Landing Bike Repair Station
The British Landing Nature Center is located across from British Landing. The center includes information on the geology, plants, habitats and wildlife found on the island. Additionally, a large cedar tree trunk has been placed in the middle of the nature center and has various taxidermy animals on it with descriptions. Restrooms and a water fountain are also located at this facility. Additionally, a bike repair station is also located at the British Landing Nature Center, which includes a rack for your bike, repair tools, and an air pump.
June 7 – August 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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May 2 – October 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Milliken Nature Center accents the natural beauty of Arch Rock. The exhibit inside, Arch Rock: Unsurpassed in Nature’s Beauty, celebrates what was known as the “Jewel of the Mackinac National Park” and is still today known as a “Star Attraction of Mackinac Island State Park.” It features dozens of stunning historic images of Arch Rock as well as a timeline on how the arch was formed. In addition, the center highlights geology on Mackinac Island as a whole, from the formation of the island itself and how stunning features such as Sugarloaf Rock and Skull Cave came to be. A highlight of the center is an interactive 3D map of the island.
May 9 – October 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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May 2 – October 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A restroom building, pavilion and picnic area can be found at the Huron Road Rest Area. Located next to Fort Mackinac off Huron Road. This space can also be rented for events. Email our events coordinator for more information.
April 28 – June 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
June 7 – August 31, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
September 1 – October 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Located on the second floor of the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center, formerly the 1915 Coast Guard Station. This space can host small receptions and/or meetings. Click here for more information.
Island transport services and visitor attractions make special efforts to welcome people with disabilities and those using assistive devices. Motorized wheelchair units that are medically necessary are permitted on island streets. These units are available for rent on the island at Ryba’s Bikes (rybabikes.com or 906-847-3208).
The taxi service has special horse-drawn vehicles equipped for wheelchairs and available by contacting the dispatch office (906-847-3323). Advanced reservation is recommended. For additional information about accommodations for visitors with disabilities please contact individual businesses or the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Click here for further information about accessibility.
