10/04/2026
Alas…it was bound to happen. 🍁
🍂 The Seasons Are Changing in the Straits! 🍂
As fall settles into the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan, many of our local businesses and attractions are beginning to wrap up their 2026 season.
If you are planning one last getaway, family adventure, camping trip, or sightseeing excursion, now is the time to check out some of your favorite local Chamber members before they close for the season!
📅 2026 Seasonal Closing Dates
September Closings
GangPlank – September 26
Glass Bottom Boat Shipwreck Tours – September 30
Mackinaw Parasailing – September 30
Mackinac Straits Watersports – September 30
Riptide Ride – September 30
River of History – September 30
October Closings
Mackinac Island Butterfly House – October 12
Original Soo Locks Boat Tours – October 11
Boardwalk Hotel – October 14
CastleRock Campark – October 15
Lakeshore Campground – October 15
St. Ignace Golf Club – October 15
AmericInn – October 17
Days Inn – October 17
Sip n Sail Cruises – October 17
Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours – October 17
Valley Camp – October 17
America's Best Value Inn – October 18
Castle Rock – October 18
Deer Ranch – October 18
KOA Mackinaw City – October 18
Pictured Rocks Boat Tours – October 18
Sunset Motel – October 18
Icebreaker Mackinaw – October 23 (By appointment only after October 23)
KOA St. Ignace – October 24
Garlyn Zoo – October 25
Baymont Inn – October 29
Museum of Ojibwa – October 31
Nautical North Adventures – October 31
Normandy Hotel – October 31
Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus – October 31
November Closings
Mackinaw City Haunted House – November 1
Haunted Theater – November 1
Tiki Campground – November 1
November 28
Parkside Cottage
🍁 A Few More Weeks of Fall Adventures Await!
Whether you are looking to enjoy the fall colors, take a scenic drive, explore local attractions, or squeeze in one more overnight stay, our Chamber members are ready to welcome you!
Please remember that dates are subject to change. Contact individual businesses directly to confirm operating hours, availability, and seasonal schedules.
❤️ Thank you for supporting our local businesses throughout the 2026 season!