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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.

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

    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

      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

        Fort Mackinac

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

          Colonial Michilimackinac

            This is Mackinac. Treasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village. As you… Read More

            Soo Locks Upper St. Mary’s River Lighthouse Cruise

              Enjoy a continental breakfast while riding through the Soo Locks and navigating in the St.Mary's River. Explore this important waterway… Read More

              Adrenaline Falls Zip Line

                Mackinaw's Longest Zip Line - 4 stories Above Starbucks. Soar over Two Waterfalls and Animal River.  3 Harness options: Sitting,… 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

                  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

                    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

                      Mackinaw Parasailing

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

                          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

                            Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

                              This is Mackinac. A point in the storm and a guiding beacon since 1889, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse helped passing… Read More

                              Mackinaw City Municipal Marina

                                In the heart of downtown. Transient & seasonal dockage, gas, oil, diesel, pump-out, water, 30 & 50 amp power, cable… 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

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