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Things to Do in the Mackinac Straits Area

The Mackinac Straits Area is proud to be the home of three National Historic sites, unique shopping village with free nightly laser light shows at dusk and a live evening lumberjack show.

The average vacation stay in Mackinaw City has extended in recent years due to the fact that the city is so convenient to major area attractions. Why relocate when you can use Mackinaw City as a home base.

Save the hassle of packing your belongings time after time and let us be your home away from home. Rich in history and beauty, the Mackinaw area offers many ideal destinations just a short drive away.

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.… Read More

    Mackinac Island Butterfly House

      Located behind Ste. Anne's Church on Mackinac Island. We fly 800+ live butterflies in a tropical garden. Photography encouraged. Wheelchair… Read More

      Shepler’s Lighthouse Cruises

        For close to three centuries, the Straits of Mackinac has been a vital nautical thoroughfare, providing passage between Lakes Huron… Read More

        Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

          Exhibits tell the stories of wrecked ships & lives lost on the Great Lakes. Highlights include Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial featuring… Read More

          Mackinaw Manor

            Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion is a fully automated haunted house, using the latest in animatronics, special effects and state of… Read More

            Trappers Creek Adventure Golf

              Learn about the Northern Michigan fur trade heritage while playing adventure golf in a scenic environment! Great fun for all… Read More

              Ugly Anne

                Open May ~ October Departs daily 45 minutes before sunset. Each evening Ugly Anne will set sail, giving you the… Read More

                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… Read More

                  Mackinaw Area Historical Society

                    An Education Destination Experience the years of great change from candles to electricity all the way to trains quieted by… Read More

                    Fort Mackinac

                      This is Mackinac. The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in… Read More

                      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.… Read More

                        Historic Mill Creek

                          This is Mackinac. Visitors can witness the power of the creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of… Read More

                          Riptide Ride

                            25 miles of Pictured Rocks Cliffs, 360º spins and countless smiles! Bring your camera on board as we stop to… Read More

                            Animal Tracks Adventure Golf

                              Challenges you to learn about our northern wildlife while playing miniature golf & having great family fun! Match up any… Read More

                              Big Bear Adventures

                                For more than 30 years, we have been providing memorable outdoor experiences for guests of all ages and skill levels.… Read More

                                Mackinac Old Time Trolley Company

                                  Mackinaw's Newest and Largest Trolley with $3 historical tour! Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic Mackinaw City on the… Read More

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