What to do and see in Mackinac County, Upper Peninsula: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

Linking Michigan's two peninsulas, this mighty bridge has a total length of five miles.

Arrowhead Carriages has been taken over by Gough Livery Carriages. New company, same gig! We still offer private, narrated horse-drawn carriage tours of beautiful Mackinac Island.

Kayak and stand up paddle board rentals with 2 locations: one on Mackinac Island, MI and one in Mackinaw City, MI. For beginners we offer basic instruction and guided tours in the calm waters of the marina, and for our more experienced paddlers, we lead tours to Arch Rock, Devil's Kitchen, the Mackinac Bridge, Round Island, and Bois Blanc Island, on the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Huron. Our summer tours are popular, and they book up fast, so reserve on our website now to secure your time!

Woods & Waters has been taking people like you on nature-filled adventures since 2002. Our fun and informative guided tours in the Les Cheneaux Islands, the Eastern UP, and Isle Royale National Park will immerse your senses with the rustic and still wild northern Great Lakes. Whether you just want an easy paddle to explore our cedar shores and catch a sunset, or days of quality time off the grid, our team of trained guides will be with you for every dip of the paddle or step along the trail. Our outdoor activities include kayaking and hiking — something for everyone! We believe that everyone has the most fun when they’re in the middle of nature, so come have an adventure with us. We also rental Rocky Mountain fat tire, mountain, and gravel bikes, kayaks (sea and sit-on-top), and paddle boards (SUPs). And our quaint retail shop can either help outfit many adventures or find a unique gift.

Go beyond the beaten path with Mackinac Revealed. See what makes Mackinac so special, the Victorian cottages, neighborhoods, stables, trails, diverse community, local culture, summer & winter lifestyles. Hear about Island history, Great Lakes shipwrecks, Native People, and reliance on horses and carriages. Let us show you the "behind the scenes" excitement. Walking tours, seated presentations +/or bike excursions led by an authentic Islander. Experience Mackinac's fabulous, Victorian summer cottages & traditions, living without automobiles, the natural wonders- - geology, plants & animals. The only walking tour offered by genuine Islander who hails from original cottager family and reveals 6-generations of insights. Tour times show on webpage. Meet me at Mackinac!

Enjoy 90 minutes of panoramic views aboard the Isle Royale Queen III, an 81' well-appointed vessel with multiple viewing areas, heated cabins, restrooms and a full service cash bar. Enjoy a beautiful evening cruise and view the sunset under the Mighty Mackinac Bridge. Ply the pristine waters of both big lakes, Huron and Michigan on this spectacular cruise. Take advantage of amazing photo opportunities as you skirt the shoreline of Mackinac Island and view the elegant Victorian and turn of the century homes. Enjoy Live Entertainment by a line-up of talented musicians and singer/songwriters. The Porthole Bar is stocked with your beverage of choice along with a few specialty cocktails that will add to your fun! This cruise will leave you talking about your unique adventure on Mackinac Island and longing to return. Whether you are by yourself, on a date or in a group you will have a memorable experience on a Sip n' Sail cruise with our friendly crew!

Step into this blacksmith shop and forge your own knife! Chad Osborne, two-time Forged in Fire competitor will guide you through the process. There are 4 sizes of knives to choose and the price ranges from $25-100 depending on the knife you forge. All knives come with a sheath. This activity is perfect for visitors that would like to Forge a Memory while visiting Mackinac Island.

Iconic. The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort. More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today. This is Mackinac.

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.