Location: Mackinaw City
Top Things to do in Mackinaw City
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Mackinaw City, Michigan (MI)
Mackinaw City, at the northern tip of the Michigan mitten, sits at one end of the Mackinac Bridge to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as seriving as the docking place for ferries to Mackinac Island, a National Historic Landmark and State Park. Just a short boat ride from the mainland, Mackinac Island is a journey back in time, home to "Historic Downtown," a recreation of village life in 18th-century Michigan, and Fort Mackinac, first occuppied by the British during the Revolutionary War.
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1. Alexander Henry Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
For good reason, most everyone that visits Mackinaw City also visits this free park at the very tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and at the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge, which offers excellent views of the bridge, the Straights of Mackinaw and Mackinac Island in the distance. In addition to the views, the park has a sandy beach, accessible walk along the shore, picnic tables, restrooms and free parking and provides access to the Old Mackinaw Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac, both of which do require an entrance fee.
2. Old School Park
3. Colonial Michilimackinac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 907 reviews
Michilimackinac 1778: Rumors of War. Treasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village, reconstructed based on historic maps and more than 60 years of archaeological excavations. As you walk through the site, you are stepping back in time to 1778, when rumors of war and peace swirled around Michilimackinac. Here, you will see and hear how soldiers, civilians, and Native people responded to threats real and imagined as they attempted to maintain their livelihood, the fur trade. Historical interpreters representing voyageurs, British soldiers, and French-Canadian merchant families are stationed throughout the fort to answer your questions and perform demonstrations.
4. Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By 7traveler777 - Chicago, United States
I had always wanted to go to a dark park and was thrilled when I saw there was one outside of Petoskey. It’s a lovely place to s t a r g a z e, but if you’re looking to see the northern lights I was told by the attendant that no one has ever seen them in this location even though the park is listed as a location to see aurora borealis. The park attendant advised our party that if we wanted to see the northern lights we should go 300 miles north into Canada for perfect viewing.
5. Nancy Dagwell Campbell Park
6. WaWatam Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
The Park, and its namesake's history, were pointed out to us on the Mackinac City trolley tour. We stopped by later; to enjoy the views and relaxing atmosphere of the area; as well as the statue of WaWatam, and his story. This is well-maintained little park; providing a wonderful retreat for the citizens of and visitors to Mackinac City.
7. Mackinaw City Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The Mackinaw City Marina is the premiere marina in the Straits of Mackinac. Amenities include: restrooms, showers, 30 amp and 50 amp power, water, pump-out, gasoline, ice, boat launch, dog run, grills/picnic area, laundry, marine life/repair/supplies, chromecast provided for television (computer needed for access) (deposit required), free wireless internet.
8. Maritime Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Jaxcolley - Middleburg, United States
This is a lovely park that is on the shores of Lake Huron. You can walk it easily, play in the water, have great views or Mackinac Island and the Mackinac Bridge. There is grass to sit on, picnic on or play on along with a sandy beach.
