Top Things to do in Mackinac County
Top Hotels in Mackinac County
- 1. Island House Hotel
- 2. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront
- 3. Mission Point Resort
- 4. Grand Hotel
- 5. Bicycle Street Inn & Suites and Waterfront Collection
- 6. Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Inn on Mackinac
- 8. Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace
- 9. Breakers Resort and Beach Bar
- 10. Bear Cove Inn
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Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Mackinac County, Upper Peninsula
Discover the best top things to do in Mackinac County, United States including Museum of Ojibwa Culture, Arch Rock, Mackinac Island State Park, Cindy's Riding Stable Market Street, Fort Holmes.
Restaurants in Mackinac County
1. Museum of Ojibwa Culture
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Arch Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,662 reviews
Natural rock bridge soaring 149 feet above the Straits of Mackinac appears to be suspended in midair.
Reviewed By S60WIannal
We reached the arch rock at first by horse carriage tour and then returned to visit this beautiful site by bike and kayaking. You have to climbed up some stairs to reach it and take turns to do photos but it's worth it.
3. Mackinac Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,917 reviews
Michigan's first state park. This is Mackinac Island State Park, a landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, beautiful vistas of sparkling water, vibrant forests, and mystical geological formations. With automobiles banned since 1898, here exists a quieter way of life away from interstate noise of cities. Over 80 percent of Mackinac Island is within Mackinac Island State Park—free of charge and open year round—where you’ll discover the true natural gems of Mackinac. Whether visiting this island parkland by foot, bike, horseback, or carriage, these many majestic geological wonders and unique historical monuments are visual treasures found only here—on the island sacred to the Ojibwa and Odawa Great Lakes Indian tribes. According to them, this is where life began. You’re invited to discover why. This is Mackinac.
Reviewed By danjfrank25 - Chicago, United States
Such a beautiful place to spend a couple days. Weather riding the 8.5 miles on a bike around the perimeter of the island or taking a carriage ride up to Fort Holmes (highly recommend Sam if you can get him), It’s very easy to relax and have a good time here
4. Cindy's Riding Stable Market Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By thosnjudy - Grand Rapids, United States
We went to Mackinac Island for our color tour weekend trip. I told my husband that I wanted to go horseback riding this time as it's a fun way to see the Island. Cindy's riding stable is the best. They match you perfectly with a horse depending on your riding experience. We used to own horses so we know how to ride and are not intimidated by horses. We were with friends who have little experience riding and Cindy's matched them perfectly with their mount. You can ride with or without a guide but we requested a guide because why not? Our group of 4 turned into a group of 8 or 9 as other riders were put in our group. I was given a horse who liked to lead and he ("Seven") was so good and did everything I asked of him. Our friendly guide Jackson checked in with us and we told him we were experienced riders so he was able to hang with the group in the back. It was just so much fun!! The horses know where to go as this is their job so getting lost is probably impossible lol. I called the stable when they opened at 9am to make a reservation but they take in-person reservations only. My husband quickly got in line and the earliest ride was for 4pm that day. Cindy's books up fast. Riding on Mackinac Island is definitely well worth the money. $50 per hour and $100 for two hour rides (per person). We will be doing this again when we return next year. Super fun and different than riding bikes (although we did that too!!).
5. Fort Holmes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
During the War of 1812, the British constructed a small fort on the highest point of the island, to better protect Fort Mackinac. Originally named Fort George, it was renamed by the Americans, following their return in 1815. The Americans continued to man the outpost for a few years, but eventually abandoned it. In 1934 a reconstruction, carried out by the Works Progress Administration and based on original plans, was completed. It was replaced by the current version in 2015.
Reviewed By Phliz - Naperville, United States
It's really up there but the view is stunning! The highest point on the Island. Also easy to combine with a walk to sugar loaf, skull cave and the arch.
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