We stopped here on our bike ride around the island to stretch our legs and use the restroom. I…read morereally liked the informative displays about the geology and wildlife of the island, as well as some taxidermied animals and pelts. We also learned about the sad decline in bats on the island. The views here (and everywhere on the route) were beautiful and peaceful. The main reason we stopped was for the bathroom, and for that alone, I would give this 1 star. Unfortunately the women's restroom was filthy and truly disgusting. I would definitely skip that next time!

This is a cool spot to take a break when you're riding a bicycle around the perimeter of the…read moreisland. There are restrooms and you can dip your feet in the lake to cool off.

"The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big…read morelake they call 'Gitche Gumee' The lake it is said, never gives up her dead When the skies of November turn gloomy" (Gordon Lightfoot) This monument honor's the area's fishing heritage and pays tribute to the 25 commercial fishermen from Mackinac County that were lost at sea between 1851 and 1999. The memorial was dedicated during the St. Ignace Fish Feast Saturday, July 28, 2007. You'll see a four-sided stone pedestal with a sculpture of a fish atop the pedestal. The monument has two embossed metal tablets. One lists the 25 lost fishermen, and the other bears this inscription honoring the fishing tradition of the Great Lakes: The Great Lakes are known for delicious freshwater fish. Before the white man came, Native Indian tribes supplied their needs with fresh and dried fish from these lakes. Later, others joined in the fishing business, many of them from the Scandinavian countries. In the 1800's sailing ships transported hundreds of barrels of salted fish from nearby St. Helena Island to Chicago and Detroit. In the early 1900's passenger ships stopped at St. Ignace and picked up fish for their guests. Daily trains also picked up tons of fish to deliver on their routes to New York. Now in the 2000's commercial fishing is still carried on, mostly by Native American fishermen. The most famous Great Lakes fishing disaster occurred on November 10, 1975, when the American freighter Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a storm in Lake Superior and killed all 29 aboard. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 song of the same name.

Perfection in a rock formation! Bike ride to it was easy. Climbed all the steps and was rewarded…read morewith fabulous views.

Whatta sight! On an island full of beautiful geological formations, Arch Rock stands out from the…read moreothers because it overlooks the water and spans at least 50 feet. It's a beautiful rock! You'll want to make the effort to get up the hill to see it. You can walk up to Arch Rock, but keep in mind that it's all uphill! Or you can bike (again, uphill) or do what I did and take a horse-drawn carriage. Arch Rock, and the adjacent Milliken Nature Center are one of the stops on the horse carriage tours. You only get about 15 minutes to check it out, but how much time do you need to look at a rock formation, no matter how pretty it is? There's a deck that takes you out a little closer to Arch Rock, and from here, you can take lots of beautiful photos of the water peeking through Arch Rock.

Essentially you show up at the ticket office and you can explore on your own - or join periodic…read moreexplanations from staff on a regular time schedule. My wife and I arrived at 10:45 AM. At 11:00, there was a scheduled overview - very enlightening - took 15 minutes. Then we explored the lighthouse and lighthouse keeper's residence - took about 35 minutes - good amount to see and read. Then we went into another building and saw a 20-minute movie on the history. Then we went into a 3rd building and saw remnants of shipwrecks. All told, 5 buildings! The workers were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth the 90 minutes we spent there. The lighthouse was put out of commission when the Mackinac Bridge was completed.

This lighthouse and surrounding grounds are one of the best lighthouse experiences we ever had. We…read moreare lighthouse fans and have visited many lighthouses, but OMP Lighthouse was the best experience we've ever had. We toured and climbed the lighthouse with tour guide Lawson who was simply terrific--knowledgable, engaging and dressed in full lighthouse keeper uniform. He also demonstrated the fog signal whistle, and we learned a lot about that. The museum was the best lighthouse museum we've ever toured. But the real surprising thing was the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Museum on the property. With top-notch audiovisual displays and actual remnants, I learned a lot and was very interested (and I didn't really want to tour it originally--I am so glad I changed my mind.) This is in a wonderful location right by the Mackinac Bridge, very picturesque. I encourage you to stop in, take the tour, climb the lighthouse if you're able, and tour the museum and shipwreck museum--you will not be disappointed!

Fort Mackinac is worth the visit. It is one of the best preserved 19th century military sites in…read morethe country. The fort is staffed by energetic college students and reenactors who are dedicated to educating the public about life at Fort Mackinac. It includes a wash house, a commissary, barracks, a hospital, and officers quarters. Inside the soldier's barrracks there is also a very well done museum dedicated to the early settlers and Anishnaabeck peoples. Its view over the harbor is impressive, and there is a restaurant where you can have lunch if you'd like. It is definitely worth a visit if you are anywhere near Mackinac Island.

This is a historic fort located in the island. I would suggest this is your first attraction. Two…read morereasons to visit first - it has a back gate connect to the remaining attractions and the elevation different for easy climb to remain attractions in the island. The ticket can be purchased at bottom entrance. The elevation different is 150 feet from ticket booth to entrance. From sea level is 320 feet. The fort has 20 point of interest. That includes store house, bathhouse, reading room, block house, old hospital, gun platform and more. The experience includes dress up historic solder uniforms. There are several buildings that can be explored. That includes some film explaining the fort. This historic British military fort is important high point in the island. Now it is important tourists attraction and historic center.

Pretty area around the lighthouse. It was not open to go in but the walk up to it was nice with a…read moresmall park.

We absolutely loved this lighthouse! It was only $3 each to climb to the top. You also got to walk…read moreout on the catwalk. They had a trail that leads to the "big rock" there's signs with historic information along the way as well! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful area to walk and enjoy tbe gorgeous views of the lake and mackinac Bridge! Very clean…read moreand peaceful.

My son loves history and was looking forward to this more than any of the adults and if he hadn't…read morewanted to go we probably would have skipped it. SO glad we didn't. We spent 2.5 hours here looking at exhibits and learning to fire a musket. Knowledgeable, friendly staff who seem to really like what they are doing. Beautiful fort. Not original (that was burned down when they moved to the island). Interesting exhibits and artifacts. Not sure I would go again, but I am glad I went.

We enjoyed it. We…read morearrived late morning in mid-June. The wind was calm and the temps were in the high 60s/low-70s. We toured the indoor area, then stepped outside and started out walk to the Fort. There were several things to see on the walk between the park and the lakeshore. Once we reached the fort, we visited all the buildings and exhibits, in the order suggested by the site map. Through the displays and the short movies, we learned a lot about the pre-colonial and colonial history of the upper midwest. For the cost ($15.25 per adult), it's a great way to spend several hours, learn quite a bit and do so at a low cost.