Recreation
Colonial Michilimackinac
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!
Mystery Spot
Voted Michigan's #1 unusual attraction by the readers of Michigan
Living Magazine (AAA). Enjoy guided tours through an area where gravity
seems to have gone haywire! You will experience optical contradictions
and physical sensations that are hard to believe. Also, Mini-Golf and
Maze in the Woods. 5 miles west of St. Ignace on US-2.
Mackinaw City Municipal Marina
In the heart of downtown. Transient & seasonal dockage, gas, oil,
diesel, pump-out, water, 30 & 50 amp power, cable TV, restrooms,
showers, laundry room, launch ramp. Picnic/grilling area & ice. Next to
marine service. Grocery delivery.
Historic Mill Creek
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.
Great Lakes School of Wooden Boat Building
The Great Lakes Boat Building School, located in the beautiful Les
Cheneaux Islands of northern Michigan, offers a diverse program designed
“to teach quality wooden boat building skills, to preserve
craftsmanship and continue our Great Lakes heritageâ€. From summer
workshops to a full-time, nine month curriculum, the school will feature
classes in basic woodworking, joinery, basic design and lofting,
restoration, repair, small craft construction, and modern day materials
and techniques.
Algoma Central Railway/Agawa Canyon Train Tours
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.
Le Sault de Ste. Marie Historical Sites, Inc.
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
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
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!
Big Bear Adventures
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!
Mackinaw Parasailing
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.
Mackinaw Trolley Company
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 Fishing Charters
Dream Seaker Fishing Charters 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 Sportcraft 27ft. hard top boat with an
enclosed rest-room for your privacy. Fishing licenses available on
board.
BaySail - Appledore Tall Ships
Join us aboard the Appledore V and enjoy the rare opportunity to sail
aboard a two-masted schooner. Help the crew sail the ship, or relax and
enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful Straits of Mackinac.
Mackinaw City departures are from the Straits State Harbor. Educational
programs are available in the spring. Private charters are also
available. Ship operates May-September. Tickets may be purchased through
our website at www.baysailbaycity.org or by phone Monday-Friday between
9am-5pm.
Wilderness Golf Course
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".
Garlyn Zoological Park
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.
Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows
Jack Pine Lumberjack Show is a journey back into the last 1800's when
logging was king in the Northwood Michigan. Watch as two rival camps
compete for the title of "Bull of the Woods" in chopping, logrolling and
more. Shows 7 days a week at 7:30pm. Covered grandstands; shows perform
rain or shine. Great fun for all ages.
The Mackinaw Club
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.
Hessel Ridge Golf
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.



