Mackinaw Beach

Mackinac Island’s East Bluff is home to some of the island’s most elegant summer cottages, where prominent families have retreated for over a century. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hear how the area earned its reputation as “the quiet bluff” as you stroll past a collection of private Victorian and Edwardian homes. Starting outside the Michigan Governor’s summer residence, this leisurely walk covers just over a mile through scenic roads. You’ll pass charming cottages. Each home tells a different story about island life. Among them is the summer retreat for the groundbreaking Hamilton sisters – one taught America about Greek mythology, and the other became Harvard’s first female faculty member. As you make your way to Cedar Hill cottage, where the tour ends, you’ll enjoy views of Fort Mackinac. You’ll learn why the fort’s commanding position had one critical vulnerability and how British forces exploited it during their nighttime invasion in 1812.

Explore Michigan’s Mackinac Island on a self-guided walking tour highlighting Somewhere in Time's filming locations. This picturesque island, with its preserved Victorian architecture and car-free charm, was the perfect backdrop for the 1912-set film. Starting at the iconic "Somewhere in Time Tree," you’ll visit spots like Windermere Point and Marquette Park while hearing insider stories from Dan Dewey, a production assistant and island resident. Along the way, gain behind-the-scenes insights into how the movie was made and the challenges of filming on this unique, timeless island.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore the charm of Mackinac Island on a guided bike tour that showcases its stunning landscapes and rich history. Cycle along car-free roads and beautiful trails, feeling the breeze as you take in spectacular views of Lake Huron. Your knowledgeable guide will share stories about the island's past. Visit iconic sites like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac while enjoying the vibrant Victorian architecture and lush floral surroundings. This tour is suitable for all skill levels, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. - Guided tour around the perimeter of Mackinac Island - View historical sites including Arch Rock and Fort Mackina - Suitable for all cycling skill levels with well-maintained bikes - Expert guides provide fascinating historical insights throughout the ride

Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Harbor Princess as you cruise across Little Traverse Bay, soaking in stunning sunset views. With the bar opening 30 minutes before departure, guests can purchase refreshing beverages and snacks to enhance the experience. Departure times shift with the sunset, offering you the chance to witness the changing colors of the evening sky. Perfect for those looking for a scenic and tranquil outing on the water.

The only REAL custom dune buggy rentals at the Silver Lake Dunes!! Available in two-, four-, and five-seat configurations. Our vehicles are specially designed to be low, wide, and stable, allowing them to navigate steep sand dunes with ultimate ease and grace. We also offer regular UTVs that seat two or four persons for a more leisurely ride. SunBuggy has over 20 years of experience helping visitors enjoy the wonderful, family-friendly activity of off-road adventure driving!

Adult We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a 10” x 20” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a product you love! Child Anyone 3 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy, fluid art experience with parental supervision. This kids' experience is for children under the age of 13 only. We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a 12” x 12” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you love!

Highlights Include: Live Programs and Tours: Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day. Exciting programs taking place throughout the 2024 season include a daily Mackinac Parks: 125 program, an updated Soldier’s Life program, an expanded People of Fort Mackinac Timeline Walking Tour, and an exciting Drill, Tactics and Firearms Program. The 2024 daily event schedule will be posted soon. Exhibits: All fourteen buildings in the fort are restored and open to the public. They are furnished with period settings highlighting the building’s particular function or a themed exhibit. Movie: Heritage of Mackinac is featured in the Post Commissary, providing an overview history of Mackinac. It repeats every 20 minutes. Learn more at www.mackinacparks.com

Colonial Michilimackinac is a National Historic Landmark, and is home to North America's longest ongoing archaeological dig. Costumed interpreters portraying British soldiers, merchants, voyageurs, Native Americans, and other tradespeople are on site daily, providing demonstrations, tours, and programs. Colonial Michilimackinac also offers unparalleled views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island. During the summer months, weather permitting, archaeologists are on site, digging through the layers of soil, pulling out bits of history in front of you.

From rugged backcountry trails to scenic Northern Michigan terrain, our ATV adventures are built for those who crave excitement, exploration, and a break from the ordinary. Whether you're a first-time rider or a seasoned off-road enthusiast, this is your chance to take control, hit the throttle, and experience the outdoors in a way that’s raw, real, and unforgettable. Feel the rush as you navigate winding forest paths, power through dirt trails, and discover hidden pockets of Northern Michigan that most never get to see. With our top-of-the-line ATVs equipped with advanced navigation systems, you’re free to ride at your own pace—no guesswork, just pure adventure.

Learn the history of shipwrecks as you travel over them, local Native American folk-lore, learn about living in the north country and the maritime history of the area while cruising under the “Mighty” Mackinac Bridge. Get up close to this awe-inspiring piece of architecture.

Parasailing is a water sport in which a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute-like canopy. The parasail is suspended from a harness that is attached to the boat, and as the boat moves, the parasailer is lifted into the air and glides through the sky. Parasailing in the Straits Area, you can see views of the famous Mackinac Bridge, see Mackinac Island from a distance and a birds eye view of the beautiful Lake Huron. To participate in parasailing, you do not need any special skills or training. The activity is typically supervised by trained staff who will provide you with all the necessary equipment and instruction.

A one-hour cruise departing just before dusk daily. Departure times vary from 6 pm to 9 pm depending on the time of year. Please call or email to get departure times. It’s the best seat on the Straits for the sunset over Lake Michigan. Breathtaking views of Michigan’s grand peninsulas and architectural jewel, the Mackinac Bridge.

Parasailing is a water sport in which a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute-like canopy. The parasail is suspended from a harness that is attached to the boat, and as the boat moves, the parasailer is lifted into the air and glides through the sky. Parasailing in the Straits Area, you can see views of the famous Mackinac Bridge, see Mackinac Island from a distance and a birds eye view of the beautiful Lake Huron. To participate in parasailing, you do not need any special skills or training. The activity is typically supervised by trained staff who will provide you with all the necessary equipment and instruction.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

The only REAL custom dune buggy rentals at the Silver Lake Dunes!! Available in two-, four-, and five-seat configurations. Our vehicles are specially designed to be low, wide, and stable, allowing them to navigate steep sand dunes with ultimate ease and grace. We also offer regular UTVs that seat two or four persons for a more leisurely ride. SunBuggy has over 20 years of experience helping visitors enjoy the wonderful, family-friendly activity of off-road adventure driving!

From rugged backcountry trails to scenic Northern Michigan terrain, our ATV adventures are built for those who crave excitement, exploration, and a break from the ordinary. Whether you're a first-time rider or a seasoned off-road enthusiast, this is your chance to take control, hit the throttle, and experience the outdoors in a way that’s raw, real, and unforgettable. Feel the rush as you navigate winding forest paths, power through dirt trails, and discover hidden pockets of Northern Michigan that most never get to see. With our top-of-the-line ATVs equipped with advanced navigation systems, you’re free to ride at your own pace—no guesswork, just pure adventure.

Mackinac Island’s East Bluff is home to some of the island’s most elegant summer cottages, where prominent families have retreated for over a century. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hear how the area earned its reputation as “the quiet bluff” as you stroll past a collection of private Victorian and Edwardian homes. Starting outside the Michigan Governor’s summer residence, this leisurely walk covers just over a mile through scenic roads. You’ll pass charming cottages. Each home tells a different story about island life. Among them is the summer retreat for the groundbreaking Hamilton sisters – one taught America about Greek mythology, and the other became Harvard’s first female faculty member. As you make your way to Cedar Hill cottage, where the tour ends, you’ll enjoy views of Fort Mackinac. You’ll learn why the fort’s commanding position had one critical vulnerability and how British forces exploited it during their nighttime invasion in 1812.

Adult We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a 10” x 20” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a product you love! Child Anyone 3 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy, fluid art experience with parental supervision. This kids' experience is for children under the age of 13 only. We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a 12” x 12” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you love!

Highlights Include: Live Programs and Tours: Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day. Exciting programs taking place throughout the 2024 season include a daily Mackinac Parks: 125 program, an updated Soldier’s Life program, an expanded People of Fort Mackinac Timeline Walking Tour, and an exciting Drill, Tactics and Firearms Program. The 2024 daily event schedule will be posted soon. Exhibits: All fourteen buildings in the fort are restored and open to the public. They are furnished with period settings highlighting the building’s particular function or a themed exhibit. Movie: Heritage of Mackinac is featured in the Post Commissary, providing an overview history of Mackinac. It repeats every 20 minutes. Learn more at www.mackinacparks.com

Colonial Michilimackinac is a National Historic Landmark, and is home to North America's longest ongoing archaeological dig. Costumed interpreters portraying British soldiers, merchants, voyageurs, Native Americans, and other tradespeople are on site daily, providing demonstrations, tours, and programs. Colonial Michilimackinac also offers unparalleled views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island. During the summer months, weather permitting, archaeologists are on site, digging through the layers of soil, pulling out bits of history in front of you.

Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Harbor Princess as you cruise across Little Traverse Bay, soaking in stunning sunset views. With the bar opening 30 minutes before departure, guests can purchase refreshing beverages and snacks to enhance the experience. Departure times shift with the sunset, offering you the chance to witness the changing colors of the evening sky. Perfect for those looking for a scenic and tranquil outing on the water.

Learn the history of shipwrecks as you travel over them, local Native American folk-lore, learn about living in the north country and the maritime history of the area while cruising under the “Mighty” Mackinac Bridge. Get up close to this awe-inspiring piece of architecture.

A one-hour cruise departing just before dusk daily. Departure times vary from 6 pm to 9 pm depending on the time of year. Please call or email to get departure times. It’s the best seat on the Straits for the sunset over Lake Michigan. Breathtaking views of Michigan’s grand peninsulas and architectural jewel, the Mackinac Bridge.

Explore Michigan’s Mackinac Island on a self-guided walking tour highlighting Somewhere in Time's filming locations. This picturesque island, with its preserved Victorian architecture and car-free charm, was the perfect backdrop for the 1912-set film. Starting at the iconic "Somewhere in Time Tree," you’ll visit spots like Windermere Point and Marquette Park while hearing insider stories from Dan Dewey, a production assistant and island resident. Along the way, gain behind-the-scenes insights into how the movie was made and the challenges of filming on this unique, timeless island.

Explore the charm of Mackinac Island on a guided bike tour that showcases its stunning landscapes and rich history. Cycle along car-free roads and beautiful trails, feeling the breeze as you take in spectacular views of Lake Huron. Your knowledgeable guide will share stories about the island's past. Visit iconic sites like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac while enjoying the vibrant Victorian architecture and lush floral surroundings. This tour is suitable for all skill levels, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. - Guided tour around the perimeter of Mackinac Island - View historical sites including Arch Rock and Fort Mackina - Suitable for all cycling skill levels with well-maintained bikes - Expert guides provide fascinating historical insights throughout the ride