Area Adventures

Enjoy a continental breakfast while riding through the Soo Locks and naviagating in the St.Mary's River. Explore this important waterway and see the variety of lighthouses and navigation markers leading ships to the Soo Locks from Lake Superior. You will see the Point Iroquois Lighthouse, Gros Cap Reefs Light Station, the remains of Round Island Lighthouse, and many other interesting sights. This 4 hour cruise departs at 8:00 a.m. from Dock #2, 515 E. Portage Ave. The U.S. Coast Guard inspected ship is equipped with a climate controlled lower deck, restrooms, and snack bar. Box lunches are available with advance reservations. No passports required.

Explore this 1892 "Castle of the Straits." Costumed guides reveal a restoration in progress, with exhibits, the original Fresnel lens, artifacts and keepers uniforms. Tower tours available. Museum Store. Open daily May 11 to October 11, 2009. Real Mackinac. A Real Blast!

High Tail It To Mackinac"aboard the newest fleet in the Straits. Enjoy a panoramic view from our barrier free glass enclosed cabins or our open air observation deck. Watch as Star Line's Hydro-Jets produce their distinctive 35' Roostertail Spray. Call 436-5954 We offer a free shuttle from area hotels and campgrounds by calling 436-5954

Specializing in ground transportation to Mackinac Island Boat Docks and Surrounding areas. Charter Bus Service. Group transfers to convention or meeting destinations. Individual taxi or chauffeured limousine service for special occasions.

If you are looking for a Mackinaw area golf course, The Mackinaw Club's professionally designed 18-hole golf course is located within minutes of Mackinaw City's unique shopping, dining, historic and entertainment district. Situated on over 350 scenic northern Michigan acres with views of the Mackinac Bridge, the Mackinaw Club's renewed emphasis on grounds and turf management assures you an enjoyable and quality golfing experience.

In the heart of the motel district. Ride to Mackinac Island in Catamaran comfort. Twin hull ferries provide largest carrying capacity, up to 400. 14 minute crossing. Smoothest in all weather. Restrooms. Comp. shuttle from motels/campgrounds. Free day parking. Group rates & packages. "Catch the Cat"!

We have the best and most picturesque salmon fishing in the state. Imagine catching fish near Mackinac Island within view of the mighty Mackinac Bridge in calm waters near land! We catch fish everytime. Licensed and insured. All equipment furnished. Squeaky clean boats. Full time charter captain with over 30 years experience. Rates $250-$500. Visa, MC accepted.

With 12 water slides, a wave pool and lazy river, a children's interactive play area including a dump bucket and water cannon's, and a wide variety of food & beverages, there's something for everyone....even those who just want to sit on the sand beaches and watch!

Learn about the Northern Michigan fur trade heritage while playing adventure golf in a scenic environment! Great fun for all ages. At the intersection of Lake Street and Nicolet.

The historic 1917 Museum Ship VALLEY CAMP with over 100 exhibits, including the huge fresh-water aquariums, the Edmund Fitzgearld lifeboats and memorial.Glimpse into the crew's working conditions as you tour all three levls of this 550 ft lake freighter. Take in the panoramic view from the top of the 210 foot Tower of History. Also featured are local artifacts and a historical video of Sault Ste. Marie. Visit www.towerofhistory.com

You deserve a Good Paddling! Canoe, Kayak, Raft & Tube Trips down the beautiful, crystal-clear Sturgeon River! Trips of varying lengths for all ages/skill levels from high adventure to relaxing Family Floats. Family Fun Center w/ 18 hole Adventure Golf, General Store, & Subway Shop. Youth/Group Package & Winter Raft Trips available!

USCG ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83 "An American Hero Story". "The Queen of the Great Lakes" was built as part of the war effort during World War II to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months. Decommissioned in 2006, she now resides at her namesake home of Mackinaw City, Michigan, and is open for public tours and group events. Visit the Mess Deck, Engine Room, offices and more and hear the story of the Mackinaw's 62-year career breaking ice on the Great Lakes and serving as a goodwill ambassador throughout the region.

Challenges you to learn about our northern wildlife while playing miniature golf & having great family fun! Match up any 12 animals with their tracks on the hole marker & you win a free game! Located next to the Mackinac Bay Trading Company

Mackinaw's course since 1963. Regulation course with great greens and great rates, 10 miles southwest of Mackinaw City. Proshop, clubroom and grills are provided for your enjoyment. Clubs, power and pull carts are available for rent. Glow Golf every Saturday night! Come golf with us "fore" the fun of it and find out why we say, "Come home to Wilderness".

Step into the 1770s at this reconstructed fort and fur-trading outpost. Watch Redcoats fire muskets and cannons, smell bread baking, meet Colonial Villagers. Explore a dozen buildings inside this National Historic Landmark. Museum store. Open daily May 4 to October 11, 2009. Real Mackinac. A Real Blast!

Experience the amazing as you find your way through this fun filled, life size maze of mirrors and glass. A unique and amazing experience like none other. Fun for all ages.

Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace features Vegas-style gaming and entertainment with over 1100 slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, keno, craps and more! Plus buffet style dining at The Market Square Buffet. Also visit our other lacations in Sault Ste. Marie, Hessel, Christmas, and Manistique, Michigan.

This is one of Michigan's top attractions. Plan a day trip to Sault Ste. Marie and actually ride through the Soo Locks, right alongside the big ships. On the 2 hour narrated tour, you'll learn about the history of the Locks and Michigan's oldest city. Many departure times. No reservations required. No passports required. Dinner and Lighthouse Cruises also available.

Mackinac State Historic Parks - Experience Mackinac's Family Adventure! Explore and enjoy Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island and Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Mill Creek Discovery Park in Mackinaw City. Open Daily from early May through mid-October.

Fun for the Whole Family! In Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Only 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2. See Live black bear, alligator, cougar, bobcat, wolves, wallaby, camel, reindeer, whitetail deer, sika deer, river otter & more. Feed the deer, goats, and llama. Enjoy a walk on cedar mulched trails under mature pine trees in a Natural park-like setting. Visit the zoo Gift Shop filled with wildlife related items for all ages. Open 7 days a week from April 1st until September 30th from 10am until 6pm. Open weekends (Fri. Sat. and Sun.) in March and November from 10am until 5pm.

Step into the 1880s at this original Island fort. Rifle and cannon firing demonstrations, music, court martials, tours, 14 buildings. Orientation video. New late summer hours. Museum stores, dining with a view at the Grand Hotel operated Tea Room - now featuring dinners! Open daily May 4 to October 11, 2009. Real Mackinac. A Real Blast! A short walk from the docks on Mackinac Island.

A Good Sam park on the Straits of Mackinac, with outstanding views of Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, freighter and ferry traffic. 100 grassy, open or  More Info

Let us show you our Tours of Northern Michigan, Historical Stops on Day Tours to your favorite places, U.S.C.G.C. Mackinaw and Icebreaker Mackinaw Museum, Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse, Toonerville Trolley and Boat Rides to Tahquamenon Falls, Soo Lock Boat Tours and Museum Ship Valley Camp - Lake Huron Lighthouses, Presque Isle Lighthouse and Fog Station, Picnic areas - Call for package rates from your hotel or campgrounds.

Enjoy a leisurely sunset cruise on the St.Mary's River, sightseeing in Sugar Island's Old North Channel & ride through the Soo Locks while enjoying a delicious buffet style dinner with dessert. The cruise is 2 1/2 hours. Dress is casual. Reservations Recommended. No passports required.

Discover the Shepler's Difference!

Ride the fastest fleet to Mackinac Island. We get you there safely & comfortably in only 16 minutes! Departures from Mackinaw City & St.Ignace. Free daily & overnight parking. Free shuttle from local hotels & campgrounds. Free secured luggage handling. Covered waiting areas. Order and print boarding tickets online. Arrange overnight parking online and you will bypass the ticket office completely! From your car to the boat in just one click!

Watch a working, water-powered sawmill cut lumber and hand-sawing demonstrations. New audio visual program in 2006! Nature programs, three miles of scenic trails wind through 625 acres of peaceful forest. Museum Store. Open daily May 4 to October 11, 2009. Real Mackinac. A Real Blast! Just five minutes south of Mackinaw City on U.S. Hwy 23.

One day wilderness rail excursions to Agawa Canyon. Travel 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie over towering trestles, alongside pristine northern lakes and rivers and through awesome granite rock formations of the Canadian Shield. Located an hour north of Mackinaw City.

Hessel Ridge Golf has taken its place as one of the most picturesque layouts in the Upper Peninsula. Its plush fairways, treelined boundaries and perfectly groomed greens accentuate the beauty of Hessel Ridge. The course is an 18 hole layout, set on a ridge above the town of Hessel. The rolling wooded layout provides a park-like setting for golfers of all skills. Power carts, pull carts and rental clubs are available. Hessel Ridge offers great grass, great views and great golf at reasonable rates.

Since motor vehicles are not permitted to intrude on the natural beauty of Mackinac Island, there is no better way to visit this historic isle and legendary points of interest than by carriage. We'll take you to areas you may not discover on bicycle or on foot. Expertly narrated, you'll travel in comfortable, charming carriages "with the fringe on top!"

Exhibits tell the stories of wrecked ships & lives lost on the Great Lakes. Highlights include Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial featuring the ship's bell, 1861 Lightkeepers Quarters, Theater, Museum Store & sweeping views of the Shipwreck Coast.

Located behind Ste. Anne's Church on Mackinac Island. We fly 800+ live butterflies in a tropical garden. Photography encouraged. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. Admissions 13 and up $7.00, 5-12 $4.00,4 and under free.

Parasailing is exciting for everyone, come view the straits of Mackinac from a new perspective. Our custom boat enables the parasailer to take off & land directly from the flight deck, making for a smooth dry parasail flight. We offer single and double flights. Call for Reservations, Mid May thru Mid September, weather permitting. Located at the Arnold Line Cruise Dock across from Animal Tracks Miniature Golf Course.

Tour with the Original Mackinaw Trolley. Daily and group tours with local and experienced guides. Check our website for information on tours offered during the 2008 season.

Dream Seaker Charter & Tours provides the ultimate family sport fishing experience, featuring our "No Skunk Guarantee". We also offer relaxing scenic tours of the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands, and surrounding area. We operate a 2003 Sportcraft 27ft. hard top boat with an enclosed rest-room for your privacy. Fishing licenses available on board.