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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.

Trappers Creek Adventure Golf

    Learn about the Northern Michigan fur trade heritage while playing adventure golf in a scenic environment! Great fun for all… 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

      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

        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

          Ugly Anne

            Open May ~ October Departs daily 45 minutes before sunset. Each evening Ugly Anne will set sail, giving you the… Read More

            Adrenaline Falls Zip Line

              Mackinaw's Longest Zip Line - 4 stories Above Starbucks. Soar over Two Waterfalls and Animal River.  3 Harness options: Sitting,… 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

                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

                  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 Parasailing

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

                        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 City Municipal Marina

                            In the heart of downtown. Transient & seasonal dockage, gas, oil, diesel, pump-out, water, 30 & 50 amp power, cable… 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

                              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

                                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

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