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!

This is a beautiful park, but be aware that geese run the show here. There is goose refuse…read moreeverywhere on the grass, so watch your step. But what's a little doo-doo between friends, right? It's worth overlooking dozens of turds to take in the view from the park. Marquette Park sits under Mackinac Fort, so every so often, you'll hear a loud boom coming from the general direction of the park. It sounds like something exploding. Is it something exploding?! No, not to worry: It's just the ammunitions demonstrations taking place right above the park at the fort. You'll probably, eventually, stumble upon a structure in the park that looks like a hut. This hut is actually a reproduction of a chapel that signifies the first European presence on Mackinac Island. Who knew! It's open during certain hours, so hopefully, when you visit it, it's open so you can peep inside. Like any good park, Marquette Park has a playground. The playground is pretty basic -- a couple of slides, some monkey bars, a few things to climb. But it's a playground, and kids will have fun. Kids tend to make the most out of everything! May we all be childlike in that way. There are some statues at this park, too. One of the main statues is the one depicting Father Jacques Marquette, a French priest who established Catholic missions in the Upper Peninsula. What else? Oh: One of the great things about this park is that it's centrally located. It's at the end of the main strip in downtown Mackinac Island. Just walk all the way down the street until you can't anymore, and you'll find Marquette Park. The park sits on a bit of a hill, so you'll see great views of the lake and the boats at the dock.

One of the best two hours I've spent at Mackinac Island, Michigan is at Marquette Park. For some…read morereason, I was so tired when we arrived at Mackinac Island. So while the family rented bikes to ride and explore the island.....I just wanted to find a nice place to take a nap. I found the perfect place to rest, and that place was called Marquette Park. Marquette Park is located close to Fort Mackinac. The park is so green, and there are many shaded places to relax. I found a nice cool shaded grassy area, and I simply lied down & went to sleep. Maybe some folks thought I was just some homeless guy sleeping in the park, but I did not care cause I was exhausted. It was one of the best two hour naps that I've ever taken!! When I woke up, I chillaxed and people watched. There were many couples and families relaxing and walking around the park. Such a nice place to hangout while you are on Mackinac Island!

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.

Do not miss this experience. Jacob was experienced, helpful and knowledgeable. Beautiful!!!read more

Our tour guides, Anna and Gary, were friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable. We did the two hour…read morelong tour to the Arch rock with our two kids (7 and 10 years) on two tandem kayaks. It was definitely a workout. Views were amazing. Remember to bring sunscreen and a hat if it's sunny! We got sunburnt :(

Our second time here - great camp store onsite with wood, snacks, drinks & ice cream, organized…read morecheck in/booking and fantastic facilities. Cabins with bridge view are gorgeous. Safe location with lots of families, dogs, bikes, tent/motorhome campers. Quiet hours enforced 10p-9a. Check out: Marshall's fudge, Darrows Restaurant, Fox Den Pizza, Jack Pine Lumberjack show, donuts & breakfast burritos from Mackinaw Bakery & Cafe and Sheplers Ferry to the island. Highly recommend Mill Creek Camping!

I have been here 3 times. Once when I was 9 years old and the other two times when I was in my…read more20's. My husband and I love this camp ground and we can't recommend it more to our family and friends visiting mackinaw island. The lake front sites are amazing. We have both stayed in a camper and tent and both times we had great experiences. We just visited a few weeks ago and although it was cold we enjoyed the amazing sunsets, our camp fire 20 feet from Lake Michigan and the amazing sounds of the lake. We stayed at site 212 which is right on the Lake not too far from the pool and main bathroom and showers. We were able to purchase firewood and other miscellaneous items that we forgot at the camp store. We didn't arrive till 10pm and the check-in was closed but they left a map with written directions on how to navigate to our camp site! The bathrooms and showers were clean and maintained often. Our site was perfect for a popup but may have been too small for a larger camper. We will always recommend camping when visiting the island as it is a wonderful way to see everything and we didn't break the bank.

One of the most beautiful spots on Mackinac Island! It's not labeled with clear signage--it is…read more"secret", after all--but just follow the GPS on the Yelp or Google listing. When you turn the corner for the first time and see it for your own eyes...priceless. And, the flowers are different throughout the season, so it's always different.

The Secret Garden next to the Grand Hotel is a special hidden little treat. Because it's surrounded…read moreby trees it's easy to miss so be sure to wonder in.

Rv parking on the east side was good, 30 ft with a towed was able to maneuver well. The site had…read morepicnic tables and well groomed. The trail around the bridge were paved. The steps down (+ 225) were in great shape. The view of the bridge excellent. Recommend this as a great stop to add to your trip

I didn't know this existed but Nate had us stop when we were traveling through the U.P. last fall…read more I appreciated the clean bathroom facilities and a nice spot to stretch our legs. There are some great views of the bridge when you go underneath it. We also took a second to walk across part of the bridge, but honestly it was a little scary with how fast the cars were whipping by us up there! You can take a path down under the bridge and then even further down to the water - we didn't make it all the way but you'll definitely get your blood flowing doing this! Lots of steps and even though it was shady and not super hot, I was sweaty afterwards! This was a nice place to get out of the car and I'd stop here again on this drive.