Visiting Mackinaw City Michigan and The Mackinac Bridge
Today, we are visiting Mackinaw City Michigan and the Mackinac Bridge. Mackinaw City is located in northern Michigan. The highlight of Mackinaw City is the Mackinac Bridge which spans the gap between the lower peninsula of Michigan and the upper peninsula of Michigan.
It had been at least 25 years since I last stepped foot in Mackinaw City and boy has a lot changed. The very first thing I noticed that was different is a cool shopping district called the Mackinaw Crossings has been built. This little shopping area reminds me of the River Crossings in Frankenmuth, Michigan, but with a few more things to do. In fact, I believe it was built by the same developers.
After checking out the Mackinaw Crossings we decided to walk through downtown Mackinaw City and head out toward Lake Huron to check out some of the shoreline. The Lake Huron water is absolutely gorgeous. I was surprised at how clear and clean the lake looked.
After spending some time on Lake Huron we decided it was time to go and see the main attraction in Mackinaw City, the Mackinac Bridge. We visited both the lower peninsula and the upper peninsula sides to catch a good look at the bridge and the surrounding water.
Finally, at night I went back to the bridge to see it all lit up at night. While it was hard to see in the dark, what I could see was beautiful.
In conclusion, I think Mackinaw City is pretty fun place to visit. It reminds me of a cross between Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Frankenmuth, Michigan. I do think, however, that some of the areas around Mackinaw are a little dated and could use some work.
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Driving Over Mackinac Bridge, MI
Driving I75 (Interstate 75) Over Mackinac Bridge, MI In Route To St. Ignace, Michigan
Mackinac City is on right as we approach the bridge.
Mackinaw City /ˈmækᵻnɔː ˈsɪti/ is a village in Emmet and Cheboygan counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 806 at the 2010 census; the population surges during the summer tourist season, including an influx of tourists and seasonal workers who serve in the shops, hotels and other recreational facilities there and in the surrounding region. Mackinaw City is at the northern tip (headland) of the Michigan's Lower Peninsula along the southern shore of the Straits of Mackinac. Across the straits lies the state's Upper Peninsula. These two land masses are physically connected by the Mackinac Bridge, which runs from Mackinaw City north to St. Ignace. Mackinaw City is also the primary base for ferry service to Mackinac Island, located to the northeast in the straits.
According to AAA's 2009 TripTik requests, Mackinaw City is the most popular tourist city in the state of Michigan. Local attractions include Fort Michilimackinac, the Mackinac Bridge, the Mackinaw Crossings shopping mall, Mill Creek, the Old Mackinac Point Light, the Historic Village, the McGulpin Point Light, and the retired US Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw.
The official name of the community is The Village of Mackinaw City and as that suggests, it is a village by state law. Mackinaw City is governed by the General Law Village Act, Public Act No. 3, of 1895, as amended. The downtown district and much of the development lie within Mackinaw Township, Cheboygan County, but the larger portion of the village by area is in Wawatam Township, Emmet County, which borders Mackinaw Township to the west.
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The Mackinac Bridge (/ˈmækᵻnɔː/ MAK-in-aw) is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Upper and Lower peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot (8.038 km) bridge (familiarly known as Big Mac and Mighty Mac) is the world's 17th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western hemisphere. The Mackinac Bridge is part of Interstate 75 and the Lakes Michigan and Huron components of the Great Lakes Circle Tours across the straits; it is also a segment of the U.S. North Country National Scenic Trail. The bridge connects the city of St. Ignace on the north end with the village of Mackinaw City on the south.
Envisioned since the 1880s, the bridge was designed by the engineer David B. Steinman and completed in 1957 only after many decades of struggles to begin construction
The bridge opened on November 1, 1957,[4] connecting two peninsulas linked for decades by ferries. A year later, the bridge was formally dedicated as the world's longest suspension bridge between anchorages, allowing a superlative comparison to the Golden Gate Bridge, which had a longer center span between towers, and the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, which had an anchorage in the middle.
It remains the longest suspension bridge with two towers between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.[3] Much longer anchorage-to-anchorage spans have been built in the Eastern Hemisphere, including the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in Japan (12,826 ft or 3,909 m). But the long leadups to the anchorages on the Mackinac make its total shoreline-to-shoreline length of 5 miles (8 km) longer than the Akashi-Kaikyo (2.4 mi or 3.9 km).
The length of the bridge's main span is 3,800 feet (1,158 m), which makes it the third-longest suspension span in the United States and 17th longest suspension span worldwide. It is also one of the world's longest bridges overall.
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Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Ignace, is a city at the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, bordering the Straits of Mackinac. The population was 2,452 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mackinac County.[6] For travelers coming from the Lower Peninsula, St. Ignace is the gateway to the northern part of the state.
St. Ignace Township is located just to the north of the city, but is politically independent.
Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, St. Ignace is at the northern end of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinaw City is the southern end.
One-third of the population of the city identified as Native American. The Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians, a state recognized tribe, is headquartered at St. Ignace, and has bands in several other counties in the region. In addition, the large federally recognized Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians owns and operates a casino on its land in St. Ignace, as well as in four other cities in northern Michigan.
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Mackinac Bridge - Mackinaw City, Michigan
Check out this massive bridge that connects the northern and southern peninsulas of Michigan! The Mighty Mac is a true feat of human engineering.
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Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City - Mackinaw City (Michigan) - United States
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City hotel city: Mackinaw City (Michigan) - Country: United States
Address: 150 Old US 31; zip code: MI 49701
This Mackinaw City motel is 1 mile from historic Fort Michillimakinac and the Mackinaw Bridge. The motel has an indoor pool, outdoor pool and sun deck. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.
-- Situé à Mackinaw City, le Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City est à 1,6 km de l'historique Fort Michillimakinac et du pont de Mackinaw. Ce motel dispose d'une piscine intérieure, d'une piscine extérieure et d'une terrasse bien exposée.
-- Este motel de Mackinaw City se encuentra a 1,6 km del histórico fuerte Michillimakinac y del puente de Mackinac. El motel dispone de piscina cubierta, piscina exterior y terraza. Todas las habitaciones cuentan con conexión WiFi gratuita.
-- Dieses Motel in der Stadt Mackinaw ist 1,6 km vom historischen Fort Michillimakinac und der Hängebrücke Mackinac Bridge entfernt. Das Motel verfügt über einen Innenpool, einen Außenpool und eine Sonnenterrasse.
-- Ubicato a Mackinaw City, a 1,6 km dallo storico Fort Michilimackinac e dal Mackinaw Bridge, il Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City offre una piscina coperta, una piscina all'aperto, una terrazza solarium e camere con WiFi gratuito.
-- 这间汽车旅馆位于麦基诺城（Mackinaw City），距离历史悠久的Fort Michilimackinac要塞和麦基诺桥（Mackinaw Bridge）仅有1英里（1.
-- Мотель находится в городе Макино-Сити, в 1,6 км от исторического форта Мишийимакинак и моста Макино. Мотель предлагает гостям крытый и открытый бассейны и солнечную террасу. Во всех номерах работает бесплатный WiFi.
-- يقع هذا الموتيل في ماكيناو سيتي على بعد 1.6 كم من قلعة ميتشيليماكيناك التاريخية وجسر ماكيناو. ويشمل الموتيل مسبح داخلي ومسبح في الهواء الطلق وتراس للتشمس. وتوفر جميع الغرف خدمة الواي فاي مجاناً.
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Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City - Mackinaw City (Michigan) - United States
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City hotel city: Mackinaw City (Michigan) - Country: United States
Address: 150 Old US 31; zip code: MI 49701
This Mackinaw City motel is 1 mile from historic Fort Michillimakinac and the Mackinaw Bridge. The motel has an indoor pool, outdoor pool and sun deck. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.
-- Situé à Mackinaw City, le Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City est à 1,6 km de l'historique Fort Michillimakinac et du pont de Mackinaw. Ce motel dispose d'une piscine intérieure, d'une piscine extérieure et d'une terrasse bien exposée.
-- Este motel de Mackinaw City se encuentra a 1,6 km del histórico fuerte Michillimakinac y del puente de Mackinac. El motel dispone de piscina cubierta, piscina exterior y terraza. Todas las habitaciones cuentan con conexión WiFi gratuita.
-- Dieses Motel in der Stadt Mackinaw ist 1,6 km vom historischen Fort Michillimakinac und der Hängebrücke Mackinac Bridge entfernt. Das Motel verfügt über einen Innenpool, einen Außenpool und eine Sonnenterrasse.
-- Ubicato a Mackinaw City, a 1,6 km dallo storico Fort Michilimackinac e dal Mackinaw Bridge, il Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City offre una piscina coperta, una piscina all'aperto, una terrazza solarium e camere con WiFi gratuito.
-- 这间汽车旅馆位于麦基诺城（Mackinaw City），距离历史悠久的Fort Michilimackinac要塞和麦基诺桥（Mackinaw Bridge）仅有1英里（1.
-- Мотель находится в городе Макино-Сити, в 1,6 км от исторического форта Мишийимакинак и моста Макино. Мотель предлагает гостям крытый и открытый бассейны и солнечную террасу. Во всех номерах работает бесплатный WiFi.
-- يقع هذا الموتيل في ماكيناو سيتي على بعد 1.6 كم من قلعة ميتشيليماكيناك التاريخية وجسر ماكيناو. ويشمل الموتيل مسبح داخلي ومسبح في الهواء الطلق وتراس للتشمس. وتوفر جميع الغرف خدمة الواي فاي مجاناً.
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THE MACKINAC BRIDGE IN WINTER (2019) | Jason Asselin
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Join me as I cross the Mackinac Bridge from Michigan's upper peninsula on Feb 15, 2019 during high winds and lots of snow. This suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot-long bridge is the world's 20th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.
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Mackinac Bridge Walk 2009 - Mackinaw City, Michigan - iPhone 3GS video - 52nd annual Mighty Mac
Mackinaw Bridge Walk 2009 - watch tens of thousands of people walking the Mighty Mac - Mackinaw Bridge in Mackinac, Michigan. This only happens once a year on Labor Day, this year was the 52nd annual trek and was recorded on my iPhone 3GS video. If you like this check out our family store at Aloha State Park on Mullet Lake in Upper Michigan. We also are in the music business, check us out at - thanks!
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Mackinaw City, Michigan, USA
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Mackinaw City, Michigan, USA: 1. Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City ***
2. Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City **
3. Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn ***
4. Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront ***
5. Riviera Motel **
6. Lighthouse View Motel **
7. Mackinaw Beach and Bay Inn & Suites ***
8. Comfort Inn Lakeside - Mackinaw City **
9. Mackinaw City Clarion Hotel Beachfront ***
10. Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview of Mackinaw City **
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1. 109 South Nicolet, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $93 - $280
Less than an 8-minute walk from Mackinac Bridge and ferry boats to Mackinac Island, this hotel features free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV in every guest room. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.
2. 364 Louvingney, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $129 - $323
Off I-75 and within walking distance to Mackinaw City, Michigan attractions, this hotel features free shuttles to Mackinac Island ferries along with a free daily hot breakfast buffet.
3. 505 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $147 - $455
Best Western Dockside is located on it's own private beach along Lake Huron, close to the Mackinaw Island Ferry, and offers direct beach access. A deluxe hot breakfast is served every morning.
4. 701 South Huron Avenue P.O. Box 831, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $123 - $428
Located on the beach of Mackinaw City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of downtown and the Mackinaw Island ferry. It features private beach access and an indoor waterpark.
5. 520 North Huron Avenue PO Box 96, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $88 - $162
Located steps from the Mackinac Bridge and Fort Michilimacinac State Park, this Mackinaw City motel features a seasonal heated outdoor pool. Each guest room provides views of the water.
6. 699 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $85 - $215
In scenic Mackinaw City, across from the historic Mackinaw Pointe Lighthouse and Lakeshore Park, this hotel features a heated indoor pool and hot tub.
7. 929 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $99 - $511
This all-suite resort in Mackinaw City, Michigan provides free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms. An indoor pool is available at the resort. Mackinac Bridge is minutes from the hotel.
8. 611 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $84 - $337
Ideally situated on Lake Huron, this hotel features a private beach with large sundeck, an indoor pool and rooms with refrigerators. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a 15-minute walk away.
9. 905 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $110 - $356
The Clarion Hotel Beachfront offers a fabulous view of Mackinac Island's natural beauty and the architectual wonder of the Mackinac Bridge.
10. 601 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States of America, Price range: $90 - $398
Super 8 Bridgeview guests can enjoy the indoor heated pool and hot tub and have access to a beach on Lake Huron across the street from the hotel.
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Crossing Mackinac Bridge from Saint Ignace to Mackinaw
Crossing Mackinac Suspension Bridge, from Saint Ignace to Mackinaw Michigan on a rainy summer day
Driving across the Mackinac Bridge - Michigan
The Mackinac Bridge is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world. The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. The total length of the Mackinac Bridge is 26,372 feet. The length of the suspension bridge (including anchorages) is 8,614 feet. The length from cable bent pier to cable bent pier is 7,400 feet. The length of the main span (between towers) is 3,800 feet. It cost $4.00 for a standard passenger vehicle to cross. It is also a section of Interstate 75.The bridge crosses the Mackinac Strait linking the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Michigan.02
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Riviera Motel in Mackinaw City, Michigan
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The Mackinac Bridge, Michigan's Upper Peninsula USA!
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BEST VIEWS OF THE MACKINAC BRIDGE | MACKINAW CITY MI | RV LIFE - S1EP27
Today we visit the Mackinac Bridge! Share your camping pics at #thenorthwoodsrvlife with us!
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We visit and share views of the Mackinac Bridge in beautiful Mackinaw City, Michigan
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Things to Do in Mackinaw City Michigan
Located at the tip of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Mackinaw City is a great summer destination in the state of Michigan. With views of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island within the Straits of Mackinac, there are a lot of things to do in Mackinaw City for tourism such as Colonial Michilimackinac and the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Colonial Michilimackinac has the reconstructed Fort Michilimackinac, originally built by the French, later housed the British army until they moved fort operations to Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island around 1780. Later, I head into downtown Mackinaw City which is home to many shops, restaurants, and fudge kitchens. For lunch, I stop at Scalawags Whitefish & Chips which is a great takeaway spot for some fresh, fried whitefish and chips.
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MACKINAC BRIDGE VIEW!!! | TEE PEE CAMPGROUND | Mackinaw City MI | Fulltime RV Living | 10/10/17
Great Mackinac bridge view from our spot at the Tee Pee campground in Mackinaw City, Michigan. It was chilly with the wind blowing off the lake but we would not trade this view for anything. Watch as we cross the mackinaw bridge pulling the RV!!!