Jun 09, 2028 to Jun 12, 2028
Essentials
- Destination: Mackinac Island, MI.
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2028-06-09 to 2028-06-12 (Horse-drawn carriage rides, island bicycle touring, lilac garden strolls, and historic hotel dining.).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
- Target Budget Range: $903 to $1,088 per person ($1,805 to $2,175 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: Island House Hotel, 6966 Main St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
- Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($390 to $510 total for 3 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Friday, Jun 09, 2028: Drive to Mackinaw City, Ferry Crossing & Island Check-In
- 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Drive from Cudahy to Mackinaw City Mackinaw City Ferry Dock
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Ferry Crossing to Mackinac Island
- 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Hotel Check-In & Waterfront Dining Island House Hotel
Day 2: Saturday, Jun 10, 2028: Lilac Festival Exhibits & Fort Mackinac Ramparts
- 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Veranda Breakfast 1852 Grill Room
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Fort Mackinac Exploration Fort Mackinac
- 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Lilac Festival Parade & Fudge Shops
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner at 1852 Grill Room 1852 Grill Room
Day 3: Sunday, Jun 11, 2028: Perimeter Bicycle Loop & Arch Rock Vistas
- 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM M-185 Island Bicycle Circuit Arch Rock
- 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Grand Hotel Porch Walk Grand Hotel
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Woods Restaurant Dinner Woods Restaurant
Day 4: Monday, Jun 12, 2028: Morning Stroll, Ferry Crossing & Return Drive
- 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Checkout & Souvenir Stroll
- 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Ferry Crossing to Mainland Mackinaw City Ferry Dock
- 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM Return Drive to Cudahy
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging (3 Nights) | Island House Hotel | $265 / night | $795 to $795 | Island House Hotel Booking |
| Travel Fuel & Island Ferry | Personal Vehicle & Star Line Ferry | $100 fuel + $60 round-trip ferry | $160 to $180 | Travel Logistics |
| Bicycle Rentals & Fort Passes | Mackinac Island, MI Regional Highlights | $30 bicycle rental + fort pass | $100 to $150 | Mackinac Island Lilac Festival & Parades |
| Dining & Craft Beverages | Local Acclaimed Dining | $60 to $90 / person / day | $360 to $540 | Fort Mackinac & Historic Military Ramparts |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $390 to $510 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Lodging + Transit + Activities + Dining + Rover Care | $903 to $1,088 / person | $1,805 to $2,175 total | Mackinac Island Lilac Festival & Parades |