You can spend plenty of time experiencing the Island's museums, Mackinac is full of history! Spend an entire day exploring Mackinac State Historic Park’s outstanding displays or any of  several other fine museums.

Bicycling, carriage rides, boating, golfing, explore living museums, shopping and dining are a few of the many activities available to Island visitors. To help guide you through the variety of options, take a look at the list below of the more popular activities on Mackinac Island. Click on each one to direct you to their particular website.

The Haunts of Mackinac.  This is a custom guided haunted history tour in and around the thoroughfares and byways of the Island where mysterious events have occurred.  Listen to tales of haunted houses and Island legends steeped in history as told by knowledgeable guides. More than history, its a journey into the unknown. Who are the ghosts of Mackinac?  What secrets are they hiding?  Perhaps this year they will divulge their century-old mysteries. Children and adults can join other ghost aficionados for this fascinating experience. 

Mackinac Island Butterfly House, located behind Ste. Anne’s church, is open daily from 10 am until 7pm. Butterflies of all sizes, colors and varieties fly freely inside the beautiful enclosed garden, accompanied by soothing music, gently falling water and the scent of flowers. The exhibit displays specimens from tropical areas around the world.  Also see the Insect World Display, where you’ll be amazed at the size of specimens from exotic regions. An added feature is the Butterfly Gift Shop where gift certificates are available. 

 Stu Stuart’s Live Comedy Show is clever, witty, family friendly and guaranteed to entertain you. It’s full of funny antedotes about life on Mackinac and his  improvised style means no two shows are exactly alike.  Stu is a professional comedian and has appeared on Comedy Central and XM/Sirius Radio. Don’t miss this entertaining comedy show performed numerous times each week at the Lilac Tree Hotel. For showtimes visit Stustuart.com, call  231-215-0173 or see schedules at area Hotels.  For the best evening of your vacation, buy your tickets now!

The Haunted Theater. The Paris Opera spawned the original Phantom of the Opera in 1920.  The Phantom specter breathes again. He stands at the top of the staircase beckoning visitors inside for his demonic apparitions.  Be entertained by OCRYX who reveals spirits of the past that continue to haunt the present.  The beautiful Angelique’s willful ambition to become a star touches upon evil mischief and her ultimate downfall. Everyone welcome, scariness is customized to suit children of all ages. Located downtown on Main street, open daily. 

Mackinac State Historic Park

Mackinac's "Living History" Museums offer spirited re-enactments, authentic buildings and colorful charactors of old. Fort Mackinac and several historic downtown buildings located on Mackinac Island. Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Historic Mill Creek are located on the mainland in Mackinac City. 231-436-4100

The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum 

Three level art museum is designed to showcase historic treasures from Mackinac State Historic Parks’ collection and contemporary masterpieces. From Native American art to present-day paintings of Mackinac Island, The Museum showcases treasures from Mackinac State Historic Parks’ collection and inspires creativity in others.   906-847-3328

Stuart House Museum 

In the early 1800s, French and American voyagers came to the Island to sell animal furs trapped throughout Canada and Michigan. John Jacob Astors American Fur Trading Company set up its operation on Mackinac Island in the Stuart House. This outpost helped make the midwest and Great Lakes a major trade center. Today, the company headquarters is open for tours. Admission is by donation. Open 10-5 pm daily. 906-847-8181