World-Class Historic Sites, Galleries, and Demonstrations Fort Mackinac, on Mackinac Island, and Colonial Michilimackinac, in Mackinaw City, are National Historic Landmarks. The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, Biddle
Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge Held in early May, this challenging yet fun course starts in Fort Mackinac, heads up to Fort Holmes, and finishes back by the fort. Memorial Day
As the calendar flips to the new year, the Mackinac State Historic Parks crew is busy preparing its historic sites and parks for an exciting 2023 season.
Finding the perfect picture location to show off your Mackinac vacation can be hard, so we compiled 10 of our favorites spots – five in Mackinaw City and five on Mackinac Island – that serve as that perfect background for family photos or to spice up your Instagram feed.
Some 11,000 years ago, only the highest point of Mackinac Island stood above the water, being about ½ mile long and nearly ¼ mile wide. For many generations, Native Americans have referred to this high point as the Turtle’s Back, as its domed shape creates the perception of a giant turtle floating on the water.
In 1982, Mackinac Associates received its official 501(c)(3) status, and the organization that we know and love was officially born. Learn more here:
About Mackinac Associates Become a Member Donate Mackinac Associates’ mission is simple and encompassing: Friends preserving and sharing Mackinac’s heritage. Mackinac Associates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports programs at
There is no wrong way to see and visit Mackinac Island. But what could a perfect day look like visiting ONLY Mackinac Island State Park? Learn more here.
As the calendar flips to the new year, Mackinac State Historic Parks staff are busy readying new tours, exhibits, publications, and more.
