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Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Ignace, is a city at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, bordering the Straits of Mackinac. The population was 2,452 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mackinac County. For travelers coming from the Lower Peninsula, St. Ignace is the gateway to the northern part of the state.
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1. Mackinac Bridge
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5.0 based on 1,350 reviews
Linking Michigan's two peninsulas, this mighty bridge has a total length of five miles.
Reviewed By GoAlong2 - Seattle, United States
We went over the bridge once in the evening and then in the afternoon a few days later. The bridge towers high above the straits separating Lake Michigan from Lake Huron, and is several miles long. There are viewpoints along the shoreline at either end of the bridge. We stopped at on on the St Ignace side at a gift shop with a viewing platform. The speed limit on the bridge is 25 mph, so there is plenty of time to enjoy the view while driving over. The toll is $4 each way for a passenger car. There are two lanes in each direction with the center lanes made of steel grating which makes a humming sound as you drive. The outer lanes are paved. At night the bridge is lit with lights, for a good evening view. With its tall support towers and long suspension span (longest in North America) the bridge is an engineering marvel that connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan.
2. Manley’s Fish Market
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
This is a wonderful little local, smoked fish store. Its ramshackle, rustic ambiance adds to the experience. After picking up some smoked whitefish, and then a burger, fries, and malt from Clyde's Drive-in; we went to Bridgeview Park and had a wonderful picnic (with the seagulls enjoying the fish skin, almost as much as we did the meat). This was one of the best meals we had during our trip. The fish was so good, one could even forgive the Packers' orientation to the fish market (being Bears & Colts fans ourselves). We look forward to a return visit to Manley's, on our next trip to the area. We would definitely like trying the smoked salmon and trout (both being sold out when we stopped in).
3. Museum of Ojibwa Culture
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
We are OPEN for the season. At this National Historic Landmark, visitors can learn about 17th century St. Ignace: the Ojibwa who formed the population, the Huron refugees and the French who established the area as the center of fur trade. Check out our award winning Clan Park, the fun kids area, our authentic Native store along with the beautiful new Sculpture Park and our Longhouse on our grounds. Also visit Father Marquette's burial site in our Marquette Mission Park. Admission is by donation. Must be seen to be believed! Amazing! Bus tours welcome..please call ahead.
Reviewed By bigspaniel - Arlington, United States
Pleasantly surprised by this small but rich museum which tells the interesting story of the Ojibwa people who live in Michigan. Very good introductory video and several interesting displays and artifacts. Don't miss the outdoor displays, which include a traditional long house. Well worth stopping for. Easy parking around the museum.
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5. Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry
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4.5 based on 614 reviews
Reviewed By lilla-svenska - Worthington, United States
The Star Line ferry is efficient and friendly. They take your bags and bikes and whatever else at the dock and bring you and your stuff safely to the other side. If you're traveling to spend a few nights on the island your bags are transferred to the hotel seamlessly. If you're traveling back from your stay on the island, they pick them up from your hotel and bring them back and store them on the dock until you arrive. Friendly, cost effective and fast. Parking is conveniently located at the dock for varying prices depending on if it's valet or self park, but your car is secure and monitored.
6. Straits State Park
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Viastalu - Bellefontaine, United States
Nice trail and views of bridge! I needed to buy a recreation passport, the attendant was very helpful, it was a smooth and easy transaction. Trail was in great condition, less one sign being out of the ground, wonderful bridge views!
7. Deer Ranch
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By 585patj - Saint Ignace, United States
Very nice place to explore and fun for all ages. Albino deer are so neat to see and feed. Our little grand daughter wants to visit everytime they come to the Upoer Peninsula.
8. Bridge View Park
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4.5 based on 499 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
We stopped here twice; once ourselves, and once as part of the Mackinac City Trolley tour. When we came ourselves; we preceded our visit by purchasing some smoked whitefish from Manley's, and a burger, fries & malt from Clyde's drive-in. We then proceeded to have a delightful picnic at the Park; enjoying the views and feeding the seagulls (they seemed to enjoy the fish skin, as much as we did the meat). This Park is nicely designed; with excellent views, ample parking, clean restrooms and an enclosed structure if the outside weather is less inviting (as it was the day of our trolley tour). This Park is a great asset for the area's inhabitants and visitors.
9. Castle Rock
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4.5 based on 618 reviews
Reviewed By 531maryc531 - West Salem, United States
A fun and relatively easy climb for some great views, as well as a fun photo of with Paul Bunyan. Cute gift shop as well.
10. Fort de Baude Museum
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Boasting an impresive collection, the Fort de Buade museum houses items spanning more than 17,000 years, including Native Amerian artifacts, Colt firearems, and the enigmatic Newberry Stones. Every history buff will find something to pique their interest. Located within the museum is the McKenney & Hall Gallery, a stunning showcase featuring digtal imiages of Native American dignitaries from the early 1800s who visited Washington D.C. The oil portraits were destroyed by fire in 1865, but thanks to the foresight of Thomas McKenney, head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at that time, lithographs had been created and preserved the images for the future. The complete set of copies of 120 portraits hang in the gallery. Admission to museum is by donation. Visit our webpage for current events and hours of operation and current . Tour groups welcome by appointment. Fort de Buade Museum is owned and operated by the Michilimackinac Historical Society
