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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.

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

    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

      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

        Ugly Anne

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

            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

                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

                  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

                    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

                      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

                        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

                          Mackinaw Manor

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

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