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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
Overall Ratings
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Wawatam Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By somebeach49
The parking is hard to see, it's in the same lot as the Mackinac Grille restaurant. There is a nice park and a short easy boardwalk out to the lighthouse.
8. Huron Boardwalk
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Murrows - Havertown, United States
Nice to walk along and see the lakefront. This town was a fun place to visit.The shops along the street are worth stopping in. Perhaps someday we will return.
9. Kewadin Shores Casino
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3.5 based on 232 reviews
Kewadin Shores Casino & Hotel in St. Ignace is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Choose from Vegas-style gaming including blackjack, Let It Ride, roulette, craps, Three Card Poker, and almost 700 slot machines in our 25,000 square-foot gaming floor. We feature a wide range of talent at our 30,000 square-foot entertainment area, as well as ample lodging in our 81-room on-site hotel. For dining options, we have the 225-seat Horseshoe Bay Restaurant, the 125-seat Northern Pines Lounge, the Whitetail Sports Bar, and the Campfire Deli. Other amenities include valet parking, handicap parking, a shuttle service to and from area motels, Northern Rewards Players Club membership and a gift shop. Motor coach tours are more than welcome. With the majestic Mackinaw Bridge and beautiful Mackinac Island being just minutes away, St. Ignace is the gateway to the Upper Peninsula!
Reviewed By Travelinklan - Frankenmuth, United States
My 20 year old son spent $10 and won $375 playing the slot machines. I always lose but that’s okay, it was fun to see his excitement. Because he is a minor, he checked in at Rewards Desk and they stamped his hand and notified management that a “minor was on the floor.” As a parent, I think their minor policy is an excellent way to keep everyone honest and safe. We had so much fun, we told our hotel about his win so they gave us a $10 coupon to use on our next visit. We planned on just one night at the casino but because of the coupons, we returned two more times. My son still came home with some money in his pocket. I am a different story. I paid for his win and then some! We spend a couple weeks each year in St. Ignace and look forward to our next visit in October. The casino was clean and well kept. Only complaint was long line at Rewards Desk. One person working with a line of 6 people signing up for reward cards. We waited over 20 minutes to get our son’s hand stamped.
