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At this 1770s-era fort and fur trading village kids can immerse themselves in special children's programs like marching in uniform, participating in games, and washing laundry with a washboard and tub. Lift a fur bale, stand on a giant ground map of the Great Lakes fur trading routes. Be a voyageur in a reenactment. Witness an ongoing archaeological dig. See 13 authentically reconstructed buildings, interactive displays, hearth cooking, Native American crafts, and cannon and rifle fireings.

The Mackinac Bridge is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world. The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. The total length of the Mackinac Bridge is 26,372 feet. The length of the suspension bridge (including anchorages) is 8,614 feet. The length from cable bent pier to cable bent pier is 7,400 feet. Length of main span (between towers) is 3,800 feet.

Mackinac Island is the truly "all natural" theme park of America. Limited to transportation of horse and buggy, bicycle or foot, surrounded by water, it has escaped the vast changes of time. When you step off of the Island Ferry Dock, you will be in a living Victorian village. Enjoy the downtown hustle and bustle of the early 1800s and the beauty of the Island's interior and peaceful lakefront.

The United States Coast Guard ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83, known as the “Queen of the Great Lakes”, was built as part of the war effort during WWII to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months. Decommissioned in 2006, she now resides at her namesake home of Mackinaw City, Michigan, and is open for public tours. Visit the Mess Deck, Captains Quarters, Bridge, Engine Room and more.

Unique and abundant shopping, activities for all. Visit the Haunted Theater, A-Maze in Mirrors, the House of Glass. Catch a movie. Eat in the Historic Depot restaurant or choose from a variety of vendors in the food court. Don't miss the free laser light show at dusk!

This 1892 lighthouse was considered a mansion in its time. Climb the tower and breathe in the spectacular view as generations of lighthouse keepers did before you. Step inside the lighthouse and hear the Victrola play pre-WWI tunes in a period styled sitting room. Explore nighttime navigation and Great Lakes shipwrecks. Interact with hands-on exhibits.

A 600 acre living history & nature park featuring nature trails, wildlife presentations & a working sawmill demonstration. Smell the sawdust as millwrights saw lumber by hand and by water. Hear the rush of Mill Creek falling onto a flutter wheel, powering an authentic 1790s sawmill. Enjoy the Adventure Tour where you’ll soar on the Eagle’s Flight Zip line, cross the Forest Canopy Bridge, and scale the Nature Trail Climbing Wall. Plus much more....

Take on a whole new view of the Straits as you parasail over Lake Michigan.

Walk on the sandy beaches of the Straits of Mackinac where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet.

Cheer on lumberjacks in this fast paced competition of chopping, chain sawing, pole climbing, logrolling and more!

The Mackinaw City Municipal Marina has under gone many renovation projects in recent years consisting of new showers and restrooms, offices, laundry facilities, and recreation area. Open from May 1st to November 1st and within easy walking distance of downtown shopping, theaters, fine restaurants, churches and banks. Mackinaw City Municipal Marina has a nice low incline launch ramp with room for two, a loading dock, rest rooms and plenty of parking for your rig.