M‑185 shore loop
8.2 miles · flat and paved · freeThe uninterrupted riding time is about 60–90 minutes. With a toddler, food and sight stops, allow roughly 2½–3 hours.
Details ↗Monday, Aug 3 · Arnold tickets purchased
Mackinac Island
Ferry schedule, bike rentals, island maps, loop stops, attractions and food.
Monday · Mackinaw City → Island
Arnold ferry
Tickets purchased. Monday’s outbound and return departures are below.
Island dayMonday, Aug 3Arnold Transit · Mackinaw City dock
Ticket statusPurchased2 adults + child, age 1
Arnold · City → Island7:30, 8:30, 9:00*, 9:30, 10:15, 10:30*, 11:15*, 11:45*, 12:30; every 30 minutes 1:00–7:00; 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 PM*Bridge trip
Arnold · Island → City8:00, 9:00, 9:45, 10:00, 10:45, 11:15, noon; every 30 minutes 12:30–7:30; 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 PMArnold schedule ↗
Verified Aug 2, 2026. Departures can change for weather or operations.
All ten operators
Bike rentals
For a 1-year-old, request an enclosed Burley or baby cart. Ryba’s publishes a 9-month minimum; Mackinac Island Bike Shop lists its Burley for ages 1–4.
All shops + Arnold docksOne local map · no map tiles or embeds to load
Works offlineIsland overview
Downtown detail
DArnold Transit Dock No. 1DArnold / Ryba’s Dock# Bike rentalD Arnold arrival dock
Map base: 2026 Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau visitor map. Google Maps link requires a connection.
Mackinac Bike Barn7411 Main St · West end of downtown
Adult bike$16/hr · $96 day
Burley trailer$12/hr · $72 day
Lowest verified geared-bike + trailer rate; helmet, basket and map included.
↗Mackinac Island Bike Shop7421 Main St · West end of downtown
Adult bike$18/hr · $68/4 hr
Burley, ages 1–4$15/hr · $58/4 hr
Explicitly lists the Burley for ages 1–4; helmet, lock, basket and water included.
↗Ryba’s Bicycle Rental7245 Main St · Downtown; two locations
Adult bike$12 single · $14–17 geared/hr
Baby cart, 9+ months$15/hr · $80 day
The clearest published age policy; lowest family hourly total with two single-speeds.
↗Mackinac Cycle7271 Main St · Central downtown
Adult bike$18/hr · $68/4 hr
Burley trailer$15/hr · $58/4 hr
Walk-up, no deposit; August hours published as 8 AM–8 PM.
↗Island House Bikes6966 Main St · By the marina
Adult bike$17/hr · $90 day
Burley trailer$14/hr · $70 day
East edge of downtown; open to non-guests, first come first served.
↗Mackinac Wheels6929 Main St · East downtown
Adult bike$16/hr · $96 day
Burley trailer$12/hr · $72 day
Bike Barn’s sister shop with the same published core rates.
↗Mission Point Bike Rental1 Lakeshore Dr · Mission Point resort
Adult bike$17/hr · $61/4 hr
Burley trailer$13/hr · $44/4 hr
Useful east-side location and strong four-hour pricing; first come first served.
↗Grand Hotel Woodlands CenterGrand Ave · Island interior
Adult bikeCall for rates
Burley trailerCall for rates
Two-hour minimum; opens 9 AM and requires return by 5 PM.
↗Inn at Stonecliffe Bike Pavilion8593 Cudahy Cir · West bluff
Adult bike$60/4 hr
Burley trailer$52/4 hr
Remote from the ferry docks and primarily useful for Stonecliffe guests.
↗Mackinac Island Mobility & Bicycle Rental1369 Hoban St · Island interior
Adult bikeCall for rates
Specialty equipmentCall to confirm
Mobility-focused operator; public rate and toddler-equipment details are not posted.
↗Keep it handy
Island map, in your pocket
A crisp, touch-friendly version of the 2026 visitor map. The downtown sheet loads only when you choose it.
2026 map © Christopher J. Bessert & Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
Good with bikes + trailer
Stops worth making
Arch Rock
East shore · free · bike racksThe M‑185 access is a 207-step climb. One adult can stay with the trailer while the other climbs, or approach the top from Arch Rock Road if the interior hills are manageable.
Details ↗British Landing
Halfway around · freeThe most useful loop stop: shoreline, benches, historical markers, 24-hour restrooms, water fountain and bike-repair station. Cannonball Oasis sells casual food nearby.
Details ↗Devil’s Kitchen
West shore · free · roadsideA quick limestone-cave photo stop directly along M‑185, with no inland detour or admission line.
Details ↗Mission Point Great Lawn
East of downtown · freeOpen waterfront lawn beside Boxwood Café and the east end of M‑185.
Details ↗Marquette Park
Downtown · freeLarge lawn below Fort Mackinac, directly across from Doud’s Market; the easiest picnic and toddler reset near the docks.
Details ↗Longer off-bike stops
Attractions
Original Butterfly House
10 AM–6:30 PM · $14/adult · under 5 freeA compact, stroller-accessible indoor stop east of town. Butterfly releases are listed for 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM; animal encounters at 11 AM and 4 PM.
Official site ↗Fort Mackinac
9:30 AM–7 PM · $17.50/adult · age 4 and under freeFourteen buildings, interpreters and demonstrations. The North Sally Port is the 2026 entrance; cannon and musket programs are loud for a toddler.
Official site ↗Biddle House + Native American Museum
10 AM–6 PM · included with Fort ticketA smaller downtown museum that works well if a full fort visit feels too long; standalone admission is $10.75/adult and age 4 and under is free.
Official site ↗Great Turtle Park
Island interior · freePlayground, picnic area and open space. The climb inland with a trailer is the tradeoff; it is better as a destination than a quick loop stop.
Official site ↗Toddler-compatible
Good food stops
Doud’s Market + Marquette Park
7200 Main St · grab-and-goSandwiches, fruit, drinks and picnic supplies across from the park. Fastest low-friction lunch with a toddler and bikes.
Watercolor Café
6939 Main St · 8 AM–4 PMWaterfront breakfast and lunch east of downtown. Smoothies, sandwiches and baked goods, plus PB&J, grilled cheese and mac and cheese for kids.
Boxwood Café
Mission Point · grab-and-goCoffee, pastries, salads and sandwiches beside the Great Lawn. Easy to pair with riding because there is no full-service meal commitment.
Ice House BBQ
Behind Island House · outdoor gardenBBQ, stone-fired pizza, lawn games and a real kids menu. There is a short uphill path from Main Street; online takeout is available.
Cannonball Oasis
British Landing · halfway around M‑185Hot dogs, fried pickles, ice cream and quick snacks where the loop already has restrooms, water and benches.
Island Slice Pizzeria
Downtown · casualStraightforward pizza and familiar kid food near the ferry docks; useful when speed and predictability matter more than a destination meal.