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Mackinaw City Information

Mackinaw City is the perfect destination at the base of the Mackinac Bridge on the shores of where the Great Lakes Huron and Michigan meet. There is something for everyone in Mackinaw. The city has a rich history and four historic state parks preserve that heritage!

When you first get here, (if you didn’t come from the North) pay the toll and drive across the Mackinac Bridge. The view is breathtaking! Next, there is so much history here and historic sites to see. Check out Fort Michilimackinac State Park, a reconstructed 1715 French fur trading village and military outpost. The McGulpin Point Lighthouse is quite fascinating to see and very well maintained. The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is another must-see historical landmark, along with the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. At night, be sure to look up to see all of the stars and if you’re lucky you might just be there when the Northern Lights decide to put on a show. When you get hungry, we suggest you try an of these great restaurants: Darrow’s Family Restaurant, Key Hole Bar, Pizza Palace, Audie’s Restaurant, Scalawag’s Whitefish & Chips, Pancake Chef, Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co., Dixie Saloon, Nonna Lisa’s Italian Ristorante or The Chippewa Room.

The first day trip you must take is one to Mackinac Island! Get on a ferry and be transported back in time to an era before the invention of the car. You can ride bicycles, walk or take a carriage, but there is no driving here! Eat the fudge and check out the different shops. If you plan accordingly and you’re on the island in July then you might just get to see one of the two annual sailboat races to Mackinac Island. Next head south (one hour drive) to Harbor Springs or Petoskey. The two cities are fifteen minutes apart so you can definitely see both in a day. Both offer great shopping! The Mackinaw Trail Winery in Petoskey has a stellar wine tour and is one of the friendliest wineries! You can head even farther south to Traverse City, which is a phenomenal lake resort community. There are all kinds of shops and restaurants to be discovered here! You can easily spend a day just walking around looking at everything. The drive is about two hours from Mackinaw City, so plan your day accordingly.

If you’re looking to book your vacation here, check out our rental opportunities first. There are some great cottages and homes to make your trip extra special. Mackinaw City also has some fantastic hotel options as well. When booking a hotel, consider staying at one of the following: Clearwater Lakeshore Motel, Baymont Inn & Suites, Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn, Beachcomber Motel on the Water, Rainbow Motel, Lamplight Motel, Holiday Inn Express, or American Boutique Inn.

The best way to get to Mackinaw City depends on where you’re coming from. Driving is by far one of the easiest ways to get here. The added bonus is that you can then venture outside of Mackinaw City for a day trip or two. However, if driving directly to Mackinaw City is not a viable option then you can fly. Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) is the closest to Mackinaw City, but you can also fly into Traverse City at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Either way, you will probably need to then a rent a car to actually get to Mackinaw City. There is, of course, one more option! You can come by boat! If you have a boat or wish to rent a boat, then Mackinaw City makes for a perfect destination.