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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.

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

    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

      Mackinaw Crossings

        A Victorian inspired center where unique shopping, dining & entertainment come together. Over 50 specialty shops, attractions and dining. Exciting… 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

          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

            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

              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

                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

                  Blue World Marine Adventures

                    We specialize in underwater Shipwreck Viewing Tours. From day & night tours on The Great Lakes first semi-submersible tour vessel… 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

                      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 Manor

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

                            Riptide Ride

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

                                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

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