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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.

Riptide Ride

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

    Garlyn Zoological Park

      Fun for the Whole Family! In Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Only 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2.… 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

        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

          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

            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

              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 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

                  Mackinaw Manor

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

                      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

                        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

                          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 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

                              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

                                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

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