Northern Michigan Guide Book
Sightseeing
If you are planning a trip to Mackinac Island, the best price is online. You can also add on excursions for a discount.
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Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
556 E Central AveIf you are planning a trip to Mackinac Island, the best price is online. You can also add on excursions for a discount.
Gorgeous location for a day trip. Depending on how motivated you are, you can hike from the lower to upper falls, which is 5 miles. Make sure to check into the shuttle availability or leave a car at the other end.
Another nice afternoon is to take the row boats over to the island and play in the falls. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic or stop in to the gas station in town. Paradise Recreational Sports has excellent sandwiches to go.
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park
41382 W M-123Gorgeous location for a day trip. Depending on how motivated you are, you can hike from the lower to upper falls, which is 5 miles. Make sure to check into the shuttle availability or leave a car at the other end.
Another nice afternoon is to take the row boats over to the island and play in the falls. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic or stop in to the gas station in town. Paradise Recreational Sports has excellent sandwiches to go.
This is a beautiful new facility to enjoy stargazing and constellations. It also has many trails for hiking with amazing views of Lake Michigan.
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Parque Internacional de Cielo Oscuro Headlands
15675 Headlands RdThis is a beautiful new facility to enjoy stargazing and constellations. It also has many trails for hiking with amazing views of Lake Michigan.
This is a great place for the kids to interact with bear cubs. Our kids loved it and still talk about feeding the bears.
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Oswald Bear Ranch
13814 Co Rd 407This is a great place for the kids to interact with bear cubs. Our kids loved it and still talk about feeding the bears.
This is a great afternoon activity to hike, learn about the history of northern Michigan, and enjoy the rock climbing wall and zip line.
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Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
U.S. 23This is a great afternoon activity to hike, learn about the history of northern Michigan, and enjoy the rock climbing wall and zip line.
Great sandy beach on Lake Michigan about 10 minutes from the cottage.
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Sturgeon Bay
Great sandy beach on Lake Michigan about 10 minutes from the cottage.
If you're looking to see Pictured Rocks this is the way to go. Rent a pontoon for 1/2 or full day and enjoy the view. You can pull up to the beach and swim or have a picnic lunch, and look for rocks. Take it all the way down to Spray Falls and swim in the waterfall in Lake Superior. It's spectacular!
Seaberg Pontoon Rentals Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend!
1330 Commercial StIf you're looking to see Pictured Rocks this is the way to go. Rent a pontoon for 1/2 or full day and enjoy the view. You can pull up to the beach and swim or have a picnic lunch, and look for rocks. Take it all the way down to Spray Falls and swim in the waterfall in Lake Superior. It's spectacular!
This is a great way to see the island for all age levels. It will give you a nice sampling of downtown, Arch Rock and will drop you off at the fort. You can buy tickets through Shepler's for a discount or at their booth once you arrive on the island.
Mackinac Island station
This is a great way to see the island for all age levels. It will give you a nice sampling of downtown, Arch Rock and will drop you off at the fort. You can buy tickets through Shepler's for a discount or at their booth once you arrive on the island.
This is a great experience for adults and kids.
La Casa de Mariposas y Mundo de Insectos Original de la Isla Mackinac
6750 McGulpin StThis is a great experience for adults and kids.
If you want to get out of town, get some exercise and enjoy the scenery renting bikes on the island is the way to go. You can ride 8 miles around the perimeter, or for the more adventurous you can explore the many inland trails. There is a great tour guide booklet you can buy on the boat for $2 detailing all of the trails.
Mackinac Island Bike Shop
7421 Main StIf you want to get out of town, get some exercise and enjoy the scenery renting bikes on the island is the way to go. You can ride 8 miles around the perimeter, or for the more adventurous you can explore the many inland trails. There is a great tour guide booklet you can buy on the boat for $2 detailing all of the trails.
Mackinac Island is a great place for a day trip. Boats usually leave on the half hour.
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Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is a great place for a day trip. Boats usually leave on the half hour.
If you are a golfer, there is a great golf course 4 miles from the cottage. It is well maintained, affordable and convenient.
The Mackinaw Club Golf Course
11891 Mackinaw HwyIf you are a golfer, there is a great golf course 4 miles from the cottage. It is well maintained, affordable and convenient.
Cheboygan Golf & Country Club
1431 N Old Mackinaw RdAnother golf course to change it up a bit that's 20 miles away.
St. Ignace Golf & Country Club
W223 US-2Golf course right over the bridge.
Food scene
This is a local favorite, only one mile from the cottage. They have GREAT pizza!
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Clyde's Place
6337 Paradise TrailThis is a local favorite, only one mile from the cottage. They have GREAT pizza!
This is a family run business that serves excellent fried chicken and homemade noodles family style. It is a unique setting off the beaten path.
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Dam Site Inn
6705 Woodland RdThis is a family run business that serves excellent fried chicken and homemade noodles family style. It is a unique setting off the beaten path.
This is a great place to sit on the patio overlooking the water and have lunch and a cocktail.
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Pink Pony
7221 Main StThis is a great place to sit on the patio overlooking the water and have lunch and a cocktail.
Big Stone Bay Fishery Inc
10975 US-23If fishing isn't your thing, but you love fish check out Big Stone Bay.
Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co.
514 S Huron AveMy favorite pastie of all time!
Mama Mia's Pizza
231 E Central AveGreat Pizza!
Another local favorite with a huge menu. The Friday night fish fry is excellent.
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Moose Jaw Junction
966 W Van RdAnother local favorite with a huge menu. The Friday night fish fry is excellent.
This is our favorite ice cream place in Mackinaw. The ice cream is good, portions are generous and the price is right.
Mickey's Ice Cream
404 S Huron AveThis is our favorite ice cream place in Mackinaw. The ice cream is good, portions are generous and the price is right.
Rusted Spoke Brewing Co.
810 S Huron AveNice atmosphere, good food and beer.