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The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Michigan: practical guide for first-time visitors

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, Michigan, has guided ships through the treacherous Straits of Mackinac since 1889, earning its nickname, the "Castle of the Straits." This guide was updated in August 2026. You can book your admission ticket in advance through Viator. Quick…
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Visiting Fort Mackinac, Michigan: Prices, hours, transport and top tips

Fort Mackinac is Michigan's oldest building, standing on a bluff above the Straits of Mackinac on car-free Mackinac Island. You can book your admission ticket in advance through Viator. Quick facts DetailInformationAddress7127 Huron Rd., Mackinac Island, MI 49757SeasonJune 6 – October 24, 2026 (hours vary…
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Colonial Michilimackinac, Michigan: Visitor tips with prices, hours & transport

Colonial Michilimackinac is an 18th-century fort and fur-trading village in Mackinaw City, Michigan, reconstructed from historic maps and more than 60 years of ongoing archaeology. This guide was updated in August 2026. You can book your admission ticket in advance through Viator. Quick facts DetailInformationAddress102…
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