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Of Mackinaw City
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Mackinaw City, your launchpad to the diverse wonders of our region. Our surrounding areas brim with unique attractions and captivating natural beauty—all waiting to be discovered.
Dive into History
Experience living history in Mackinaw City, where the past comes alive at landmarks like the Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and beyond.
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Unleash your spirit of exploration with diverse activities ranging from tranquil bike rides to exhilarating zip-line adventures over some of the most scenic landscapes around.
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Delve into the distinct shopping scene of Mackinaw City, offering a delightful array of local boutiques, artisanal crafts, and stores that promise a treasure trove of unique finds.
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Fort Mackinac Situated on 150-foot bluffs above the Straits of Mackinac, Fort Mackinac is one of the few surviving American Revolutionary War forts and...
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Living History. Making History
The tip of the mitt region in Michigan has long been an important place in the annals of local history. It had always been...
Read MoreSpring Break, Blossoms & Birds in the Straits of Mackinac Area
Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Mackinaw City area, as the winter melts away and nature comes out of its deep...
Read More9th Annual Mackinac Bridge Fall Color Run Set for Oct. 7
Enjoy the spectacular views from the top of the Mackinac Bridge with all its fall splendor during the 9th Annual Mackinac Bridge Fall Color Run on Saturday, October 7....
Read MoreMackinac State Historic Parks Celebrates 125 Years
Mackinac State Historic Parks turns 125 years old in 2020. Established in 1895 when the federal government shuttered the country’s second national park, Mackinac...
Read More20 Roaring Ways to Celebrate Winter in the Straits of Mackinac
Things have certainly changed in the Straits of Mackinac over the past 100 years. In the winter of 1920, things would have been pretty...
Read MoreChill Out at the 2020 Mackinaw City Winter Festival, January 18-19
For more than a quarter century, Mackinaw City has rolled out the white carpet for a weekend of seasonal fun and excitement fit for...
Read MoreSnowy Owls Spend their Winters Around the Straits of Mackinac
Snowy Owls have recently been observed in Cheboygan, St. Ignace and on the Mackinac Bridge. It is still early December, but these beautiful arctic...
Read MoreRemembering the Straits Military Past on Veterans Day
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on this date 100 years ago…November 11, 1919 – on the first anniversary of the end of World War I....
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