Mackinaw City, Michigan

Mackinac Bridge from Fort Michilimackinac
Mackinac Bridge from Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City

1. Mackinac Bridge

The five-mile Mighty Mac crosses the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. It is the quintessential symbol of Michigan, linking Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsulas, physically and culturally.

Mackinac Island ferry
Mackinac Island ferry

2. Straits of Mackinac

This waterway connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. A great way to experience it is to take a ferry to Mackinac Island. It is also a great boating location.

Colonial Michilimackinac State Park
Colonial Michilimackinac State Park

3. Colonial Michilimackinac State Park

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Mackinaw City

4. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Downtown Mackinaw City
Langlade St, Downtown Mackinaw City

5. Downtown Mackinaw City – This Lower Peninsula village is named a City and spells it name to reflect how the region’s name is pronounced.

6. Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

7. McGulpin Point Lighthouse

8. Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village

9. Headlands International Dark Sky Park

Historic Mill Creek Discovery State Park
Historic Mill Creek Discovery State Park

10. Historic Mill Creek Discovery State Park

Home to a replica of a historic sawmill, complete with interpreters.