Vacation in Mackinaw, Michigan

Mackinaw City is on the far northern tip of Michigan, in the luxury resort area that is one of the premier vacation destinations in the Midwest. Mackinaw is located on the mainland, across from Mackinac Island. Mackinaw City is on Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes.Mackinaw City, Michigan was originally settled by European fur traders. The city today is a mix of the old and the new. In Mackinaw there are beautiful lake front views, historic sites, entertainment, restaurants,shops and hotels.

Mackinac Bridge, is dramatic backdrop to the city. From Mackinaw, a ferry ride travels to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is a excellent destination. Mackinac Island is famous for its Victorian atmosphere of a past era. Motor vehicles are not allowed in the Victorian era vacation island. The quaint roads are traversed on foot, bicycle or by horse driven carriage.

Mackinaw City has National Historic sites including Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Historic Mill Creek and Fort Mackinac.

Colonial Michilimackinac was founded in 1715 as a French fur trading village and military outpost. Today the site is a reconstruction of how the fortified village appeared in the 1770's (based on archaeological evidence). There are 13 buildings inhabited by a regiment of redcoats, traders and colonial ladies. The interpreters demonstrate cooing, sewing and domestic arts of the time.

Family attractions include Thunder Falls Family Water park, nightly laser light shows, golf courses, parks, beaches, over 100 shops and fine dining.

Following are some of the best hotels in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

• Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn.Enjoy the fantastic view of the lake in this conveniently located hotel. The hotel is next to the Mackinac Island Ferry service and across the street from the shopping district. Lake Front rooms overlook the Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Each room has a private balcony. Amenities include Hot breakfast bar, indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, Free Internet, air conditioning, 17" color TVs, Free HBO, and more. Honeymoon suites have heart shaped Jacuzzis. AAA Three Diamond. 800-944-1615.
• Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront.Beachfront hotel with romantic views of the lake and 300 feet of private sandy beach, Amenities include exercise room, large screen TV, Free HBO, high speed Internet, free hot 25 foot breakfast bar, indoor swimming pool. AAA Three Diamond. 800-410-5302.
• Comfort Suites Mackinaw.Comfort Suites is home to the largest indoor waterpark in Mackinaw City. The waterpark has water guns, climbing nets, tunnel slides, double slides, spiral slides, tipping nets, geyser jets and crawl tunnels. Amenities include over sized indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, spas, free hot breakfast bar, exercise room and game room. Every room has a balcony or patio. Smoke Free hotel. AAA Three Diamond.
• Clarion Hotel Beachfront.The hotel is nestled on the 300 ' beach on Lake Huron, close to the Mackinac Bridge. This Mackinaw City hotel has lake front rooms and two bedroom suites with balconies and views of Mackinac island. Amenities include heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators and more. AAA Three Diamond. 231-436-5539.

Mackinaw City is about 400 miles from Chicago and 300 miles from Detroit, making it an excellent location for a short vacation getaway. Travel to Mackinaw City by automobile or by air. The Pellston Airport, located about 16 miles south of Mackinaw City is serviced by commercial airlines from Chicago and Detroit.

Information subject to change. Contact the hotels for further information and to make reservations.

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