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Fort Mackinac

Inside the stately stone walls it’s a different time. The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive.

The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort.

Special programs for both kids and adults, and events commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 make Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island a must-see attraction.

Located within the fort, the Tea Room provides a dining experience with spectacular views over Marquette Park as freighters and ferries pass by all season long.

More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today.

Located on Mackinac Island. Open for the 2014 Season until late October.

Phone: (906) 847-3328

Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island
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February 1, 2009 | admin

Original Butterfly House – Mackinac Island

The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House is the first of it’s kind in Michigan, and the third oldest LIVE butterfly exhibit in the United States. The world renowned facility has 1800 sq ft of tropical garden filled with hundreds of live butterflies from four continents.

Visit this fairy tale garden where beautiful butterflies of every imaginable size and color “dance” to classical music and the sound of falling water, fluttering and lighting on fragrant blossoms and the enchanting waterfall that centers the garden.

See also:
Where The Butterflies Dance – Michael Wetzel

After a relaxing visit with the butterflies take some time to check out “Insect World”, where you will be amazed at the size of the insects that live in the tropical regions of the world. On display are 14″ walking sticks and 6″ centipedes, along with giant beetles and spiders.

The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House and Insect World exhibit is THE attraction to see on Mackinac Island every summer. So don’t be left out of the fun! Join the thousands of visitors that take their turn enjoying this marvelous exhibit every season.

Our Visitors Tell Us We’re The “Best Family Value on the Island.” Truly A “MUST SEE” family experience! See nature’s most beautiful insects so close you could reach out and touch them, but please remember not to! Photography encouraged.

(Above) Original Butterfly House – Click on photos to enlarge.

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Original Butterfly House
P.O. Box 296
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906.847.3972

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June 2, 2007 | admin

Haunts of Mackinac

The Haunts of Mackinac’ Haunted History Tours are based at Mission Point Resort. Tours can be scheduled in person at the Haunts store located at Mission Point Resort or by calling 906-847-8018.

As seen on the SyFy Channel’s hit show Ghost Hunters, Mission Point Resort may even have a resident ghost or two. We’ve never seen them, but maybe you will!

All of the tours will both entertain and inform you of Mackinac’s spirited residents.

Four tour options await you:

* Downtown History/Ghost Tour: $15 per person
* Mission Point Ghost Tour: $12 per person
* Midnight Ghost Tour: $20 per person
* Ghost Hunt: $35 per person

Children 7 and under are free. Parental discretion is advised.

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June 30, 2005 | admin

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

Experience the history and charm of Mackinac Island on a narrated carriage tour of the island

Prepare yourself for a tour like no other! What you will experience is by far the most enjoyable and authentic way to view the island. Keep in mind there are no set departure times. You will be on the next available carriage once you have purchased your ticket at the ticket office.

THE TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STOPS:

SURREY HILLS MUSEUM
Enjoy a leisurely visit through Surrey Hills Carriage Museum displaying historic carriages including a horse-drawn hearse, still used today, and an antique fire department pumper. Browse the on site gift shops or have lunch or a snack before boarding our open 3-horse hitch carriage for the second part of your tour.

WINGS OF MACKINAC BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
(Additional Admission Fee) Open Mid-May through early October only.
Discover life’s most beautiful insects! Enjoy a unique experience, strolling among hundreds of butterflies dancing and chasing each other in our climate controlled conservatory filled with lush flowers. 200 different species are represented. www.wingsofmackinac.com

ARCH ROCK
The next stop is Arch Rock for an approximately 5 minute viewing of this breathtaking natural limestone formation. Reboard your carriage to continue your tour.

FORT MACKINAC AVENUE OF FLAGS
(Additional Admission Fee) Open early May through early October only.
Experience the sights and sounds of living history preserved in this American Revolutionary Era fort. As passengers depart arriving carriages, you may reboard as space is available to continue your island tour. www.mackinacparks.com

RETURN TO SURREY HILLS MUSEUM
Board our 2-Horse carriage to return again to the downtown area.

GRAND HOTEL
(Additional Admission Fee) www.grandhotel.com
You may elect to end your tour at Grand Hotel, however, you would not be able to reboard other tour carriages after this stop. It is just a short walk down the hill to the downtown area from Grand Hotel, or you may call for horse-drawn taxi service at additional charge.

Please note that casual resort wear is appropriate at Grand Hotel during the day. No tank tops or cut-offs are permitted.

After 6:00 PM, evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel: coat and tie for gentlemen, and dresses or pantsuits for ladies.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Quick Links

• Carriage Tours

• Private Tours

• Taxi Service

• Weddings

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June 28, 2005 | admin

Great Turtle Kayak Tours – Mackinac Island

Premier Paddle & Camping Adventures – Mackinac Island, MI

Safe, Fun, Unforgettable!

We are dedicated to giving you the best possible experience of the Straits of Mackinac, and the surrounding islands. We provide a safe and comfortable environment, as well as the unique privilege of navigating the Straits in your own vessel. Our Red Cross certified guides will give you the best view of the water and the Islands. They are filled with knowledge and passion for paddlesports and the local area, and adept at supporting all ages and skill levels. We offer a perspective of the beautiful Islands and Straits of Mackinac, that can only be experienced thru immersive watersports.

How To Find Us

Mackinac Island (pronounced Mak-in-aw) is located in Michigan, in Northern Lake Huron.

The island is accessible via ferry boat from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.

We are located in the middle of town, on the shore line, behind the historic Horse Corral Mall.

Marthas Sweet Shop is on the street side inside the Horse Corral Mall.
Follow the rock path on either side of the buildings to the beach.
You can see us from the ferry boats, we are adjacent to the Sheplers Dock.

Phone

(231) – 71 – KAYAK

(231) – 715 – 2925

Address

7395 Main St.

Mackinac Island, MI 49757

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June 27, 2005 | admin

Ugly Anne – Mackinac Island Water Tours

2013 Ugly Anne Tour Schedule
Below are the tours times and dates for the season.

Mackinaw City

May 17th-October 13th 2013
5:00pm- Tour under the Mackinac Bridge

Sunset Cruise- Watch the sunset while cruising under the Mackinac Bridge (Departing 45 minutes before sunset)

Mackinac Island

June 21st- August 25th
1:00pm- Mackinac Island and Under the Mackinac Bridge Tour

3:00pm- Island Tour

For more information about tours or private charters email or call us at: info@mackinawtour.com
(231) 436-5094

Mackinac Island & Bridge Tour
Take a memorable trip along a portion of Mackinac Island and under the Mackinac Bridge while hearing interesting stories and legends about Mackinac Island, lighthouses, Grand Hotel, railroad and car ferries and the building of the Mackinac Bridge. Departing from the Arnold Transit East Dock on Mackinac Island’s Main St. (Next to the marina)
(Approx. 1 1/2 Hours)
$36.00 adults/ $17.00 3-12/ 2 and under Free.
June 21st-August 25th- 1:00pm

Mackinac Island Tour
See the sights of America’s 2nd National Park and the maritime history of the Straits of Mackinac from the water aboard Ugly Anne. Included is a live narrative and historic video footage. Departing from the
Arnold Transit East Dock on Mackinac Island’s Main St. (Next to the marina) (Approx. 1 Hour)
$23.00 adults/ $12.00 3-12/ 2 and under Free.
June 21st-August 25th- 3:00pm

Mackinaw City Tour of the Straits
Take a trip under the Mackinac Bridge aboard Ugly Anne (an authentic North Atlantic, wooden lobster boat). Learn about shipwrecks, building of the Mackinac Bridge and learn about the car and railroad ferries that traversed the Straits for over 100 years. See Fort Michilimackinac and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse from the water with historic video footage while
traveling under the Mackinac Bridge. (Approx. 1 Hour)
$23.00 adults/ $12.00 3-12/ 2 and under Free.
May 17th-October 13th- 5:00pm

Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise
Take in the sunset over Lake Michigan aboard Ugly Anne; cruising under the Mackinac Bridge while enjoying music along with alcoholic and N/A refreshments.
(Approx. 1 hour) $23.00 All Ages. No Tuesday sunset cruises.
May 17th-October 13th Departs 45 minutes before sunset.

All tours and charters will depart from Mackinaw City at the Straits Area Tour Company dock on Huron Avenue or Mackinac Island’s East Dock unless otherwise arranged. Beer Wine and N/A drinks available aboard Ugly Anne.

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June 26, 2005 | admin

The Haunted Theatre

Welcome to the Haunted Theatre! Not a theater of movies, But a Haunted House of three dimensional monsters. Within these halls you will encounter horrors of the past…Artist’s conceptions of Monsters from Mackinac’s History.

Come join us for some good old-fashioned screaming and laughing. We are not like a Halloween Haunted House. We are more sophisticated and creative. We customize the scariness to fit your age group. We can terrorize, but we can also, gently hold your hand while we walk you through. You decide, but do remember that first and foremost we are a Haunted House. We want our customers to have a fun, laughing, screaming experience.

Our price is $7.00 for everyone. We do special rates for large school groups. We discourage age 6 and under to enter. Pets are welcome. Half price for senior citizens. Military are totally free. We do special pre-arranged group time situations……like midnights. We aim to please. We are usually open from 11am to 8pm.

Questions? Feel free to call (231) 818-0527.

The Haunted Theatre
Huron Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-6545

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June 25, 2005 | admin