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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.

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

    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

      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

        Shepler’s Lighthouse Cruises

          For close to three centuries, the Straits of Mackinac has been a vital nautical thoroughfare, providing passage between Lakes Huron… 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

            Mackinaw Parasailing

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

                Straits Area Step-On Guide Service

                  Northern Michigan's Original Authentic Step-On Guide. Serving the group tour motorcoach industry since 1992. Let us show you the Straits… Read More

                  Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

                    Jack Pine Lumberjack Show is a journey back into the last 1800's when logging was king in the Northwood Michigan.… 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

                      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

                        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

                          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

                            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

                              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

                                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

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