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Treetop Discovery Tower

Five stories above Mill Creek, the Treetop Discovery Tower features views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island.

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Fog Signal Building Museum Store

Located in the 1907 Fog Signal Building, this well-stocked museum store features lighthouse-inspired souvenirs and merchandise and Mackinac State Historic Parks publications.

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Fog Whistle Demonstration

What did a lighthouse sound like? This demonstration, led by a costumed interpreter, showcases the unique fog signal of the lighthouse while also describing the other elements that made Old

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Cannon Firing Demonstration

Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and feel the power of the 6-pound field gun as

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Mortar Firing Demonstration

Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and cover your ears as the Coehorn Mortar fires over

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Fire Michilimackinac’s Cannon

Even with the Mackinac Bridge towers in the distance, standing at the brass cannon aimed over Lake Michigan with the wooden palisade of Fort Michilimackinac behind you transports you back

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