Mackinaw City Vacations

This Victorian-inspired shopping village offers boutiques and dining in a charming setting with landscaped gardens. Summer evenings come alive with free laser shows and live music performances.

This castle-like lighthouse has guided ships through the treacherous Straits of Mackinac since 1892. Climb 115 steps to the tower for panoramic views of the Great Lakes and Mackinac Bridge.

Gaze at stars in one of the world's premier Dark Sky Parks, where the Milky Way illuminates Michigan's pristine shoreline. After sunset, visit lakeside viewing areas for possible Northern Lights sightings.

This fully automated haunted house uses advanced animatronics and special effects to deliver spine-chilling thrills. Experience an immersive journey through eerie sets and unexpected scares during its seasonal operation.

Explore the Mackinac Bridge's engineering marvel through original construction artifacts. This free museum above Mama Mia's Pizza features videos and stories from the ironworkers who built this iconic span.

Step back in time at this reconstructed 18th-century fur trading village where costumed interpreters bring colonial life to life. Watch musket demonstrations while enjoying scenic views of the Straits of Mackinac.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Edgewater Beach during your trip to Mackinaw City? Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

Step back in time at this 43-acre historical park showcasing life in the Straits of Mackinac during the late 1800s. Explore restored buildings including an 1880s schoolhouse while docents share regional stories.