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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.

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

    Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours

      Experience one of Michigan's top attractions. Plan a day trip to Sault Ste. Marie and enjoy a 90-minute Classic Lock… Read More

      MysteryTown USA

        Mystery Town, USA is a world-class family walk-through adventure for all ages that brings you on an immersive experience to… 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

          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

            Mackinaw Parasailing

              Parasailing is exciting for everyone, come view the straits of Mackinac from a new perspective. Our custom boat enables the… 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

                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

                  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

                      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

                        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

                          Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

                            USCG ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83 "An American Hero Story". "The Queen of the Great Lakes" was built as part of the… Read More

                            Mystery Spot

                              Voted Michigan's #1 unusual attraction by the readers of Michigan Living Magazine (AAA). Enjoy guided tours through an area where… Read More

                              Le Sault de Ste. Marie Historical Sites, Inc.

                                MUSEUM SHIP VALLEY CAMP The historic 1917 Museum Ship VALLEY CAMP offers more than just a tour of the upper… 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

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