Attractions
With so much to do, see and explore, it's only natural folks are attracted to Mackinac Straits Area. It's central location makes it the ideal home base for an event-filled vacation. You will find enjoyment for every age. Entertainment, scenic beauty, excitement, adventure, romance, wonderment, learning - they're all part of the activities and experiences waiting for you.
Algoma Central Railway
Phone: 705-946-7300
Contact: michael.morrow01@cn.ca
Toll Free 800-242-9287
All aboard the famous Agawa Canyon and Snow Train tours for one-day rail
adventures into the heart of the Canadian Wilderness.
Arnold
Mackinac Island Ferry
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 Golf & Games
1041 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Mini-golf featuring waterfalls, fountains, overlooking Lake Huron & Mackinac
Island. Video games and snack in the clubhouse. (Adjacent to the Victorian
Village Marketplace)
Center Stage
Theatre
Phone: 231-436-2200
Contact: jennifer@mackinawcenterstagetheatre.com
Toll Free 877-436-STAGE
Sit back, enjoy the moment and celebrate that "something special" feeling
brought to life by music. Center Stage Theatre is open May through October with
three all new shows.
Deer Ranch
1510 West US 2
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Contact: info@deerranch.com
Toll Free 877-643-7760
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
Father Marquette Memorial
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. Boulevard Dr.
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.
Fort Mackinac
Constructed by British soldiers during the American Revolution, Fort
Mackinac served as a sentinel in the Straits of Mackinac for 115 years. Today
the original restored fort is a National Historic Landmark.
Garlyn
Zoological Park
West US 2
Naubinway, MI 49762
Phone: (906) 477-1085
Contact: dmoore@up.net
Garlyn Farm Zoological Park features both native and exotic animals from around
the world, including Black Bear, Wolves, Wallaby, Camel, Reindeer and more.
Visit us online and learn more about the animals.
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
3039 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. Market Square Buffet Restaurant. Full service bars. VISA,
MasterCard, Discover accepted. OPEN 365 DAYS.
Mackinac Island Butterfly House
Tel: (906)
847-3972 At the Butterfly House you can walk through our garden while 500
- 700 butterflies from all over the world are in flight. You are welcome to
spend as long as you like enjoying the beauty and tranquility.
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 Magic
Tel: 877-622-5624
Mackinac Magic is a highly energetic family show that combines intimate
magic with grand illusion. Make magical memories that will last beyond the
journey to Mackinac Island. Appearing live at the Mission Point Theater.
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
Contact: admin@thevalleycamp.com
Toll Free 888-744-7867
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.
Mystery Spot
150 Martin Lake Rd.
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 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.
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.
Romanik's Ranch
10941 Weadock Road
Levering, MI 49755
Phone: 231-627-6107
Buffalo & elk herds, petting farm, hayrides, gift shop, gem stone mining, and
much more! Summer hours 10-4 everyday.
Soo Locks
Boat Tours & Dinner Cruises
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!!
Star
Line Mackinac Island Ferry
587 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Toll Free (800) 638-9892
High tail it to Mackinac Island aboard the newest fleet in the Straits. Enjoy
our 35' roostertail spray!
Tahquamenon Boat Tours & Toonerville Trolly
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 - 1.75 hour, wilderness train ride. Call for rates and schedules.
The Millionaires' Cars & Disney Collection
1498 West US-2
St. Ignace , MI 49781
Personal tours see, touch and sit in the cars. See hundreds of Disney original
works of art. Ride in the cars.
Unique gift store.
Wings of Mackinac
Tel: 906-847-WING
Butterfly Conservatory. Mackinac Island's newest attraction! Enjoy
strolling through Mackinac Island's only conservatory where you can experience
the magical flight of free flying butterflies in a lush garden paradise.