

Mackinaw City Attractions & EntertainmentGreat Lakes Shipwreck Museum Exhibits tell the stories of wrecked ships & lives lost on the Great Lakes. Highlights include Edmund Fitzgerald memorial featuring the ship's bell, 1861 Lightkeeper's Quarters, Theater, Museum Store & sweeping views of the Shipwreck Coast. Hessel Ridge Golf Par 70 119/68.5 Hessel Ridge Golf has taken its place as one of the most picturesque layouts in the Upper Peninsula. Its plush fairways, tree-lined boundaries and perfectly groomed greens accentuate the beauty of Hessel Ridge. The course is an 18 hole layout, set on a ridge above the town of Hessel. The rolling wooded layout provides a park-like setting for golfers of all skill levels. Power carts, pull carts and rental clubs are available. Hessel Ridge offers great grass, great views and great golf at reasonable rates. Hidden River Golf & Casting Club Par 72 140/74.3 Created on a one-in-a-million piece of property, the course has unique features including stand of pine, hardwoods, elevation changes on the Maple River winding through the site, 5 tee selections will test all levels of golfers. Creative Italian & Continental Cuisine in the Rainbow Room. Golf & Fly Fishing excursionsm available. Historic Downtown Mackinac Island Once the hub of the bustling fur trade, Mackinac Island served as a commercial depot for half a century of fur trappers and traders. Historic Mill Creek Originally constructed by Scotsman Robert Campbell in the 1780s, Historic Mill Creek is one of the first industrial sites in the Great Lakes. A reconstructed 18th century water-powered sawmill is nestled in a 625-acre wooded setting with nature trails and forest management displays. Accredited by the American Association of Museums. Open daily mid-May through September. Indian River Golf Club Par 72 125/70.1 3 1/2 star rating Golf Digest's Place to Play. 18 Hole championship course, carved of virgin pine nestled between Burt and Mullet Lakes. Walk or ride with twilight rates available. Minutes off 1-75, 30 minutes from Mackinaw City. Open to public daily 7am-10pm. Pro shops open daily with dedicated professional staff. Driving range and practice facility available. "Best kept secret in the North" - Detroit Free Press. Kewadin Casino Kewadin Casinos offer Vegas-style gaming and entertainment with over 2300 slots, blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, Bingo & Live Keno action! Mackinac Bridge The Mackinac Bridge is the one of the world's most beautiful bridges and the longest suspension bridge in the Americas, with a total length of 8,614 feet suspended. It is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world . Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Since motor vehicles are not permitted to intrude on the natural beauty of Mackinac Island, there is no better way to visit this historic isle and see important historical points of interest by carriage. Mackinac Island State Park Most of Mackinac Island is preserved as a state park. There are 1,800 acres under canopies of cedars and birches. Limestone bluffs tower over wildflowers and crystal waters. |