![]() ![]() We want you to join us in preserving our historic and natural resources so that the next generations can enjoy the rich tapestry of the Straits of Mackinac for many years to come. Through Mackinac Associates you too can be part of preserving these wonderful resources for generations to come. Thanks to the generosity of members, donors and sponsors, Mackinac Associates has provided over $3,000,000 in support of programs, projects and park improvements since its inception. Mackinac State Historic Parks has the unique ability to protect and preserve our most treasured historic and natural resources in the Straits of Mackinac. Those who first visited as a child come back full-grown with their own children and even grandchildren to create memories and forge bonds even stronger than the work produced by our blacksmith. ![]() Every season, visitors arrive ready to celebrate, reunite with loved ones, learn something new, experience natural wonders and step back in time. Mackinac evokes so many images of a special place that has allowed individuals and families to create memories and unique experiences. I'm happy I spent the time there to check out the tower and hike a bit.Be a Part of Preserving & Sharing Mackinac’s HeritageĮnchanting. After about half hour, I was back to the main building, checked out the gift shop and museum they have inside of it and then headed on to the next stop. Mackinaw Cutter Coast Guard Museum Mackinaw Crossings Old Point Lighthouse Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park Mackinac Bridge & Bridgeview Park. I had not planned on hiking, so I didn't have my backpack with bug spray, but it wasn't too bad. I did the medium length hike and really enjoyed it. After I was satisfied with the pictures I took, I went back down and decided to hike the trails a bit. A few steps later, I was at the top and checking out the bridge and the islands in the distance. Then I noticed a sign for a watch tower that you could climb up, so I followed the zig-zag trail up the hil and came to the tower. I checked out the people ziplining real quick and thought that was about it. There was a nice pond and bridge, and a few other things going on in the little village area. There are a handful of structures restored from the 1800s. There were multiple old (probably recreations) buildings you could wander around in. This is a historic park on route 23 - about 5-10 minutes drive SE of Mackinaw City. I was pleasantly surprised by what all was going on here. I'm an avid photographer and I love a good historic mill, so I decided to make this one of my stops on my road trip. Overall, we thought visiting here was better than the lighthouse and only exceeded by the forts. There are also several trails you can walk, which we didn’t do because it was kind of buggy the day we went. This area is included in the regular admission. If you have kids over four feet tall, they will enjoy the zip line, climbing wall, and canopy walk but this costs extra, even if you have the annual pass or combination ticket to visit the other Mackinac State Parks sites.įor younger kids there is a little play area that has a slide, fiberglass animals they can climb, and a little zip line. What is so great about the demonstration is they run the sawmill while you are inside and then you go and watch near the creek to see how it works from the outside. Really informative demonstration of a late 1700’s sawmill and how the first settlers of the area used to cut wood before the sawmill existed. Highlight is a reconstructed sawmill over picturesque Mill Creek.ĭon’t miss the sawpit and sawmill demonstration, which usually runs every couple of hours. Located a few miles out of town on US 31 towards Cheboygan. Witness the power of the creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. This is kind of an overlooked attraction in Mackinac City. Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park 4.5 362 reviews 5 of 34 things to do in Mackinaw City Historic Sites Closed now 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visit website Call Email Write a review About Have an Adventure. ![]()
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