Carriage Tours Mackinac Island

Carriage Tours Mackinac Island; what a great way to experience the true flavor of the Island where “Horse is King”.

You can arrange for a carriage tour or get a map and drive your own!

Many people who are new to the Island take the Mackinac Island Carriage Tour which leaves from downtown, across from the Arnold Line dock. This is a group tour that covers many of the highlights such as the Grand Hotel, Surrey Hill Carriage Museum, Skull Cave, the Military Cemetery and Arch Rock. The drivers will give you an overview of Mackinac history along the way. Caution: be prepared for some corny jokes en route! You can end your tour back downtown or opt to disembark at Fort Mackinac (highly recommended). If you need a carriage that is wheelchair accessible, call 24 hours in advance to make a tour reservation: 906-847-3307.

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Private Carriage Tour

Private Carriage Tours can be arranged for you and your family right across from the State Park Visitor’s Center. You will see a row of beautiful surreys complete with “fringe on the top” lined up in front of Marquette Park. This is more expensive than the main carriage tour but the privacy and personal touch are nice features and worth consideration if it is within your budget.

Drive Your Own Carriage

Some visitors create personalized Carriage Tours Mackinac Island style! You can rent a “drive yourself” carriage from Jack’s Livery located behind the Gatehouse Restaurant. These are one-horse carriages for families and or groups of up to six. The horses are very gentle and you don’t have to be an expert to drive your own. This is a leisurely way to re-live a bit of the past and at the same time create a new family memory.

Taxis

Horse-drawn taxis can be seen carrying people to various places anytime of the day or night. Most visitors find that the downtown is rather compact and most things are within walking distance. However, if you are going a bit of a distance or just don’t feel like walking, they are at your service. Taxis are in limited supply so don’t expect to hail a cab if you are in a hurry. Ask your hotel to arrange for one or call yourself at 906-847-3323. Treat this like a dinner reservation and call ahead for taxi service.

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