Mackinac Island Carriage Tours - Mackinac Island

Take off on a relaxing carriage ride as you explore the many sights of Mackinac Island, including such popular landmarks as Arch Rock and the Avenue of Flags. Your tour begins at the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum where you can learn about and see historical carriages. Feel free to explore the museum as long as you like. If you choose, visit the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory located adjacent to the museum and experience the magical flight of thousands of free-flying butterflies in a lush garden paradise. When you're ready to continue, hop aboard a carriage to visit Arch Rock. During your five to ten minute stop, see a natural limestone formation that spans 50 feet and rises 149 feet above the clear blue water of the Straits of Mackinac. This is one of the most photographed spots on the island.

As your carriage ride continues, the next stop is the Avenue of the Flags in front of Fort Mackinac. At this point you can opt to tour the Fort (for an additional fee), or you can leave the tour and explore on your own. Then when you're ready to hitch a ride back to the starting point, simply wait for a carriage to come by, show your ticket, and hop on board.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tour & Butterfly Conservatory

With the Mackinac Island Carriage Tour & Butterfly Conservatory Combo, you'll explore the setting of Mackinac Island and visit the Wings of Mackinac for a comprehensive view of the beauty of the island. At the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, located adjacent to the museum, experience the magical flight of thousands of free-flying butterflies in a lush garden paradise.

Tour Details

• Hours of Operation:  May, June, September, October: 9am - 3pm.  July and August: 9am - 5pm
• Open daily, May 4 - October 24, 2004
• Price includes carriage ride and Surrey Hills Carriage Museum admission.
• Transportation is via Horse Drawn Carriage and walking.
• Tour begins at the Tour Office on Main Street.
• Departs every 5-10 minutes.
• Tour lasts approximately 2 hours
• Includes time to tour on your own.
• Gift shop at the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum and the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory.
• Snack shop available at the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum. Over 20 other food locations are available at various locations.
• Cameras and video cameras permitted (and encouraged!)
• Casual dress is recommended.
• Dogs are allowed on the carriages, as long as they will not bark at the horses. If they are too big to sit on your lap, you will be charged a child's rate for them, since they would be using seat space.