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Mackinac Island                                                       

  Tours
Taking a tour is a great way to learn more about the Island. Walking tours and carriage tours available.
  Biking and Hiking
Renting a bike is a fun way to get around and a great way to see the island.
  Historic Parks
Exploring the island’s history is both entertaining and educational. Take in one of the many live demonstrations at Fort Mackinac.
  Other Attractions
There are many fun and interesting attractions and activities to enjoy on your visit.

Saint Ignace


 

Algoma Central Railway
P.O. Box 130, 129 Bay Street
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6Y2

Phone:  705-946-7300
Contact:
michael.morrow01@cn.ca
Toll Free: 800-242-9287
Fax:  705-541-2989

All aboard the famous Agawa Canyon and Snow Train tours for one-day rail adventures into the heart of the Canadian Wilderness.
Season: June 8,9,10 and Daily June 15 to October 16, 2004
Credit Cards Accepted Visa,Master Card


 


Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry
P.O. Box 220
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone:  (906) 847-3351
Contact:
info@arnoldline.com
Toll Free: (800) 542-8528
For the Greatest ride to Mackinac Island--Catch the "Cat". These big, fast, and comfortable passenger ferries are the only Catamarans serving the Island.
Credit Cards Accepted Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express


 


Castle Rock/Souvenir Barn
P.O. Box 185
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  906-643-8268

Open daily mid-May through mid-October. Stop and climb Castle Rock. Rises 200' above the surrounding area. T-shirts, souvenirs. Exit #348 off I-75.


 


Deer Ranch
W1540 US-2
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  (906) 643-7760
Contact:
info@deerranch.com

Live whitetail deer with fawns in natural setting. A unique gift shop featuring deerskin products. The areas largest selection of moccasins. Mail orders year-round. www.deerranch.com
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Father Marquette National Memorial
Boulevard Drive
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  906-643-8620

Overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, the Memorial and 15-station interpretive trail interpret the period of European contact with the Native American inhabitants of the Upper Great Lakes region. Open Memorial Day through mid-September.


 


Fort de Buade Museum
334 N. State St.
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  643-6622

Over 6,700 square feet of spectacular artifacts covering pre-contact French, English, and American periods. Historical military and Indian weapons collection. Historical movie "Black Robe" shown daily. Open daily, 9am-9pm.

Amenities Restaurant Nearby
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Garlyn Zoological Park
W9104 US-2
Naubinway, MI 49762

Phone:  (906) 477-1085
Contact:
zooinfo@up.net

Fax:  (906) 477-1085

Only 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2. See live cougar, bear, wolves, river otter, camel, wallaby, patagonian cavy, reindeer and more. Feed can be purchased to feed many of the animals. Natural park-like setting. Gift shop. Kids love it! And it's fun for the whole family! Open 7 days from April 1st until September 30th, 10am until 6pm / 7 days in October and weekends in November, 10am until 5pm.

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Great Lakes Shipwreck Society
18335 N. Whitefish Point Rd.
Paradise, MI 49768

Phone:  906-635-1742
Toll Free: 800-635-1742
Tour the Lightkeeper's quarters of the oldest active light on Lake Superior and explore the haunting world of shipwrecks in the museum gallery.


 


Kewadin Shores Casino
3015 Mackinac Trail
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  906-643-7071
Toll Free: 800-KEWADIN
On Mackinac Trail just north of St. Ignace. Vegas style gaming: Blackjack, Craps, Slots and more. Horseshoe Bay Restaurant. Full service bars. VISA, MasterCard, Discover accepted. OPEN 365 DAYS.


 


Mackinac Bridge & Bridge View Park
N430 I-75
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  906-643-7600

The setting - the Straits of Mackinac. This beautiful park consists of an observation building, picnic pavilions and lots of paved parking. Located just west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority fare plaza.


 


Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
Box 400
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone:  906-847-3307
Contact:
info@mict.com

"World's Largest Horse & Buggy Livery." 1-hour and 45 minute narrated, historic & scenic horse drawn tour. Located downtown area next to Visitor's Bureau.


 


Mackinac State Historic Parks
P.O. Box 873
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone:  231-436-4100

Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island State park on Mackinac Island, and Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Historic Mill Creek in Mackinaw City.


 


Mackinaw Trolley Company
P.O. Box 358
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone:  231-436-7812
Contact:
mtc@mackinawtrolley.com
Toll Free: 887-858-0357
Tour with the Trolley through historic St. Ignace, across the Mackinac Bridge and through Mackinaw City. Group Tours and Wedding Charters available. Toll-free reservations and St. Ignace pick-ups.


 


Museum of Ojibwa Culture
500 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  (906) 643-9161

City operated, the museum and park portray life over 300 years ago when Ojibwa, Huron and Odawa Indians and French lifestyles met here. National Historic Landmark.


 


Museum Ship Valley Camp/Tower of History
501 East Water St.
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone:  906-632-3658
Contact:
admin@thevalleycamp.com
Toll Free: 888-744-7867
Fax:  906-632-9344

The 1917 Museum Ship VALLEY CAMP features fascinating maritime exhibits throughout its entire 550 feet. The 210' Tower of History offers a 20 mile panoramic view.

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Season: May 15-October 15
Credit Cards Accepted Visa,Master Card


 


Mystery Spot
150 Martin Lake Rd.
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  906-643-8322
Contact:
mystspot@aol.com

Voted Michigan's #1 unusual attraction. Enjoy guided tours through an area where gravity seems to have gone haywire! Also, mini-golf and maze in the woods. 5 miles west on US-2.


 


Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House
296 McGulpin St.
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone:  906-847-3972
Contact:
mibh@myvine.com

Fax:  906-847-0151

A tropical garden with over 850 butterflies in free flight. Behind St. Anne's Church. Perfect family attraction, photographer's paradise. Beautiful, breathtaking and educational. A must see on your Island visit.

Amenities Barrier Free
Season: May 5th thru Mid-October


 


Oswald's Bear Ranch
13814 C. R. 407
Newberry, MI 49868

Phone:  906-293-3147

See bears in three natural habitats. Cubs, 23 large bears. $10 per car. Open 10am-6pm. Memorial Day weekend-September 30.


 


Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
601 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  906-643-9440
Contact:
information@sheplersferry.com
Toll Free: 800-828-6157
Fax:  231-436-7521

First class service, every guest, every day.

For over 55 years, the Shepler family has been providing safe and sure passage to Mackinac Island. From the moment you arrive, we take care of it all. This is a higher level of service.
•Just 16 minutes to the Island!
•Free daily and overnight parking
•Free on-site parking…guaranteed (St. Ignace)
•Valet parking
•Free secured luggage handling
•Covered waiting area
•Clean, spacious restrooms
•Clean, comfortable boats
•Free hotel and campground shuttle service

Order Online!
And you can now plan your entire Mackinac Island adventure online! Order ferry tickets at www.sheplersferrry.com. It’s fast, easy and a money-saver. Just print out your boarding pass from home. When you arrive, you’ll go past the ticket lines and straight to the boarding gate. Add to your own vacation package by ordering tickets for carriage rides, park admissions, attractions and more. Ordering online will save you time in line!

Shepler’s exclusive Lighthouse Cruises.
Step aboard a spacious Shepler’s ferry to view majestic Great Lakes lighthouses up close. These professionally narrated 4-hour tours visit at least 4 lighthouses and pass directly under the
Mackinac Bridge. Eastbound and Westward cruises are available. 45 dates this season, June through September! Lighthouse Cruises depart from our Mackinaw City dock.

Learn more about Shepler’s and other Mackinac area attractions by visiting www.sheplersferry.com. Or call 800-828-6157.

Season: Seasonal, April - November
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Soo Locks Boat Tours & Dinner Cruises
515 & 1157 E. Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone:  906-632-6301
Contact:
sales@soolocks.com
Toll Free: 800-432-6301
Soo Locks Boat Tours offers Lock Tours, Dinner Cruises and Lighthouse Cruises -- narrated excursions that will actually take you through the locks, right alongside the freighters. Don't miss this experience -- great family fun!!

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Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry
587 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  (906) 643-7635
Contact:
info@mackinacferry.com
Toll Free: (800) 638-9892
Fax:  (906) 643-9856

High tail it to Mackinac Island aboard the newest fleet in the Straits. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Straits from our barrier free glass enclosed cabins or our open air observation decks and watch as our Hydro-Jets produce their distinctive 35' roostertail spray!

Amenities Restaurant Nearby - Pets Allowed - On The Water
Season: May Through October
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St. Ignace Lakefront Parks
Various locations
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  000-000-0000

Kiwanis Beach, American Legion Veterans Memorial Park, City Park - Dock #3. Each featuring spectacular views of Mackinac Island.
Kiwanis Beach: Picnic area, pavilion, Huron Boardwalk.
American Legion Park: Picnic area, pavilion, playground, restrooms, Huron Boardwalk, horseshoes and volleyball area.
City Park - Dock #3: Picnic area, pavilion, playground, restrooms, viewing pier, boat launch.


 


Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours & Toonerville Trolley
5883 Co. Rd. 441
Newberry, MI 49868

Phone:  906-876-2311
Contact:
soojunction@portup.com
Toll Free: 888-77-TRAIN
Soo Junction Tour #1 - 6.5 hour train and boat tour to Tahquamenon Falls. Tour #2 - 2 hour, wilderness train ride. Call for rates and schedules.

Amenities Restaurant
Season: Seasonal
Credit Cards Accepted Visa,Master Card,Discover


 


Thunder Falls Family Water Park
PO Box 903, 1028 S. Nicolet
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone:  231-436-6000
Contact:
info@thunderfalls-waterpark.com

Fax:  231-436-8199

Tube Slides! Speed Slides! Body Slides! From our sandy beaches and warm water to our 12 slides, lazy river and wave pool - there's something for everyone!
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Totem Village
1230 West US-2
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone:  643-8888

2 1/2 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2. Open daily. Gifts, moccasins, Indian crafts, Museum of Indian Lore. Wildlife Zoo, bobcats, sika deer, foxes.