Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front Local area

This one-of-a-kind and must-visit destination—free of cars and full of history—is reminiscent of a bygone era, where horse-drawn carriages are the only mode of transportation. Mackinac Island is celebrated for its traditional fudge shops, where artisans craft sweet treats using time-honored methods. The island also serves as the destination for both the annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and the annual Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race.

Castle Rock is a geological limestone stack that stands almost 200 feet above the surrounding area, offering breathtaking views of Mackinac Island, and Lake Huron. It is one of the oldest lookout points near St. Ignace and was known as "Pontiac's Lookout" by the Ojibwa Tribe. The unique gift shop features a birch bark ceiling and walls handcrafted by local Native Americans in the early 1950's. It’s a great spot to get souvenirs like t-shirts, glassware, toys, books, and jewelry.

The Mystery Spot is a true longstanding enigma! Visitors are treated to a gravity hill and a slant-induced visual illusion, created by the uniquely tilted environment and slanted floor inside the building. In this off-kilter room, objects appear to defy gravity, leading to surprising misperceptions of height and orientation. Beyond guided tours of the Mystery Spot, families can enjoy ziplines, a maze, mini golf, arcade games, and a souvenir and gift shop.

One day Canadian wilderness train tours to beautiful Agawa Canyon. Travel over 100 miles through pristine wilderness alongside northern lakes and rivers, over towering trestles, and awesome granite rock formations.

Encompassing nearly 50,000 acres across 13 miles of the Upper Peninsula is the magnificent Tahquamenon Falls State Park. At 200 feet wide, the Upper Falls is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River and is responsible for the foam-laden waters of the stunning, amber-colored Tahquamenon River below. The park also features multiple campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities, a boat launch, more than 35 miles of trails, and multiple overlooks of the Upper and Lower Falls.

Family-friendly Deer Ranch is known as the oldest live whitetail deer exhibit in North America. Featuring dozens of native Michigan whitetail deer and fawns--including albino deer--in a natural setting, the ranch provides many photo, feeding, and petting opportunities, plus, a scenic nature trail. The gift shop features a large selection of locally made products and boasts one of the largest Minnetonka moccasin inventories in the north.