Location: Saint Ignace
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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.
Restaurants in Saint Ignace
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. Deer Ranch
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By 585patj - Saint Ignace, United States
Very nice place to explore and fun for all ages. Albino deer are so neat to see and feed. Our little grand daughter wants to visit everytime they come to the Upoer Peninsula.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Murdick's Original Mackinac Island Fudge and Peanut Brittle is also handcrafted in St. Ignace daily with only the finest of Michigan Ingredients from our original 1887 recipe!
Reviewed By 476tinad
This was the best tasting fudge we have ever had in the area. Their prices are great and the lady working was very pleasant. I especially like the hours they are open. We were able to grab some fudge before we left town in the morning.
10. Mackinac Fudge Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Unique and Quaint Candy and confection shop. Carries a wide selection of Mackinac Fudge,handmade confections,Gourmet Caramel Corns,Cheese Corn, Salt Water Taffy and Brittles. Souvenirs and Gifts to remember you trip to the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Reviewed By DrLiz - Farmington, United States
The place grabs you from the street, cute and eye-catching but it is the smell that wafts through the door that forces you to cross the threshold. So many things to love Coming from Connecticut, I had no idea that the upper Peninsula of Michigan was fresh fudge central. Grateful for it at the moment, but was a surprise. The fudge case on the right was what I saw first — there are many varieties to choose from but I pointed out the basic chocolate, basic vanilla, and the mint chocolate chip to put in the take-home box. All three were sweet and absolutely smooth; nothing worse than lumpy or gritty fudge. Heavy in weight but light on the tongue and rich in flavor. Took a few of the separate chocolates to try as well; all were incredibly fresh and delicious. The chocolate covered Oreos and the chocolate covered toffee were especially notable. The lovely sales associate was extremely pleasant and inviting, and offered a bit of local history when inquiries were made to some of the stones available on the counter. Besides for the sweet offerings, this venue is a small gift shop with boxed treats in back such as salt water taffy and fresh popcorn in bags in front. We will be back for more
