Tourist Attractions in Mackinaw City, MI

In 2009, Mackinaw City was considered as the most popular tourist city in the entire state of Michigan based on AAA’s TripTik requests. The city only has an estimated population of 807, in 2012, but this number tends to go up during the summer when the increase in tourists require more workers in shops, hotels and other recreational areas. Mackinaw’s port still continues to play an important role especially for travelers who are going to Mackinac Island via ferry boat. As a port city, most of Mackinaw’s tourist destinations are related to it: the Mackinac Bridge, McGulpin Point Lighthouse and Historic Site, the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Shepler’s Lighthouse and the Headlands International Dark Sky Park. The city is often best enjoyed through cruises and tours offered by Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry or the Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry. Paragliding and parasailing are also popular but it is also possible to visit museums or go in bars and clubs in the city.

There are 4 tourist attractions found in Mackinaw City, MI. This is 1% of all tourist attractions listed in Michigan. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are landmarks and nature attractions. Then there is also museums listed in Mackinaw City. You may find a list of all categories of Mackinaw City attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Mackinaw City of that type.