Photo by Mackinac Associates
Vacations and weekend get aways are a great time to take part in a variety of activities. On Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan, you can fill your day with everything from a bike ride around the island in the summer, to hiking in fall, to cross country skiing in the winter.
Mackinac Island is the place to go back in time. Rent a bike, take a carriage tour, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends. History? We have lots of it to learn and explore.
Biddle House, 7406 Market St., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3328
Fort Mackinac, On the Bluff, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3328
Horse in History Museum, British Landing Rd., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-8034
Mackinac Bike Barn, 7411 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-8026
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Downtown, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3325
Mackinac Island Public Library, 7549 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3421
Shepler’s Ferry, 7451 Lake Shore Dr., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (231) 436-5023
Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry, 7271 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (800) 638-9892
The Jewel Golf Course, 1 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-9218
Woodlands Activity Center, 286 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3331
A-Maze-N-Mirrors, Mackinaw Crossings, 248 S. Mackinaw Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (231) 436-7550
Colonial Michilimackinac, 106 W. Straits Ave., Mackinaw City, MI 49701, (231) 436-4100
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, 9001 W. US-23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (231) 436-4226
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, 131 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (231) 436-9825
Mackinaw Bridge Museum, 230 Central Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (231) 436-5534
Odawa Casino- Mackinaw City, 1080 S. Nicolet St., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (877) 442-6464
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.
Referred to as the “Jewel of the Great Lakes”, Mackinac Island has many special festivals and events that go on during their prime season.
The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.
Mackinaw and Mackinac are pronounced the same way. Why? It’s the area’s rich history with the Native Americans, French, and British.
Mackinac Island is rich in history and is also filled with beauty and lots of activities and attractions to explore.
Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you’ll see is the historic downtown area.
