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Touring Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac in Mackinac County (Michigan) is a town located in United States about 617 mi (or 992 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.
Time in Fort Mackinac is now 01:27 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Detroit with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Fort Mackinac, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 3 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint Ignace, Cheboygan, Petoskey, Sault Ste. Marie and Sault Ste. Marie. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 11°C / 52 °F |
Evening Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
Night Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 5% |
Air Humidity | 97% |
Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Monday, 4th of November 2024
17°C (63 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 5th of November 2024
8°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.
Wednesday, 6th of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Grand Hotel Historic Hotels of
Harbor Place Studio Suites
Lake View Hotel
MISSION POINT RESORT
THE INN AT STONECLIFFE
Murray Hotel
Island House Hotel
The Lilac Tree Suites & Spa
Bicycle Street Inn and Suites
HARBOUR VIEW INN
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
A Perfect Day on Mackinac Island
Jeff, Kathy, David and Jess spend a perfect day on Mackinac Island during the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the the Grand Hotel, July 10, 2012.
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Grand Parade - June 16, 2013
Video from the live streaming feed of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade on June 16, 2013. Video production and live streaming services by Mike Forrester of the Mackinac Island Blog...
Five Minutes on Mackinac Island - Market Street Morning
Market Street is just one block removed from busy Main Street on Mackinac Island, but has a completely different atmosphere. Private homes mix with a few shops, inns and B&B's. Carriage horses...
About Mackinac Island
Visit Mackinac Island to getaway from it all. For more information or to book your vacation, visit the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau at 7274 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, call (906)...
Fort Holmes 1937 WPA Reconstruction on Mackinac Island
During the depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) put millions of unemployed Americans to work on community projects. One of those was the rebuilding of Fort Holmes on Mackinac...
Murdick's Fudge - Mackinac Island, MI
The original on Mackinac Island since 1887, Murdick's has been serving fresh homemade fudge, peanut brittle and confections from the finest ingredients. Bring the whole family and watch our...
Chippewa Hotel, Mackinac Island - 2013 Island Video
A relaxing journey around Mackinac Island and the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront, located downtown and across from Marquette Park on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This 5-minute video features beautiful.
Lake View Hotel, cozy lodging on Mackinac Island
Take a thrilling ride to an adventurous playground and our charming island resort. Lake View Hotel welcomes you with cozy comfort and well appointed rooms that refresh your body and renew your...
Chippewa Hotel Mackinac Island Highlights
A relaxing journey around Mackinac Island and the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront, located downtown and across from Marquette Park on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This 5-minute video features the ...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was home to a Native American settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position amidst the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the 2010 census, the city had a permanent population of 492, although there are thousands more seasonal workers and tourists during the summer months. From 1818–1882, the city was the county seat of the former Michilimackinac County, which was later organized into Mackinac County with St. Ignace as the county seat.
Mackinac National Park
Mackinac National Park was a U.S. national park that existed from 1875 to 1895 on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan making it the second National Park in the United States after Yellowstone National Park in the Rocky Mountains. The 1,044-acre park was created in response to the growing popularity of the island as a summer resort. Its creation was largely the result of efforts by United States Senator Thomas W. Ferry, a native of the island.
Fort Holmes
Fort Holmes was a fortified redoubt located on the highest point of Mackinac Island. Originally built in 1812 by British forces during the War of 1812, the redoubt was improved by that army throughout the course of the war (1812–1814) to help defend the adjacent Fort Mackinac from a possible attack by the U.S. Army. The British named the redoubt Fort George and reinforced it with cannon, a blockhouse, and a magazine for gunpowder and other munitions.
Battle of Mackinac Island (1814)
The Battle of Mackinac Island (pronounced Mackinaw) was a British victory in the War of 1812. Before the war, Fort Mackinac had been an important American trading post in the straits between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. It was important for its influence and control over the Native American tribes in the area, which was sometimes referred to in historical documents as "Michilimackinac".
Sugar Loaf (Mackinac Island)
Sugar Loaf is a 75-foot-high (23m) landlocked rock or stack in the interior of Mackinac Island in Lake Huron. Created by erosion during the period of postglacial Lake Algonquin, Sugar Loaf is the largest post-glacial erosion feature in the Straits of Mackinac. The immense rock, which consists of resistant limestone breccia, was cut off from Ancient Mackinac Island or the Turtle's Back by the glacial meltwaters of Lake Algonquin.
Siege of Fort Mackinac
The Siege of Fort of Mackinac was one of the first engagements of the War of 1812. A British and Native American force captured the island soon after the outbreak of war between Britain and the United States. Encouraged by the easy British victory, more Native Americans subsequently rallied to their support. Their cooperation was an important factor in several British victories during the remainder of the war.
Arch Rock (Mackinac Island)
Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline 146 feet above the water. Limestone breccia is not an ideal material for natural bridges, and this type of formation is quite rare in the North American Great Lakes region.
Round Island Channel
The Round Island Channel is a navigable Lake Huron waterway located between Mackinac Island and Round Island in the Straits of Mackinac. It forms a key link in the lake freighter route between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, on which millions of tons of taconite iron ore are shipped annually. The channel also provides access to the harbor of Mackinac Island, Michigan, and is used by commercial ferryboats delivering passengers to the small island city.
McGulpin House
The McGulpin House is a historic house museum, located in a structure originally built before 1780 and now located at the corner of Fort Street and Market Street on Mackinac Island, Michigan. It is owned, operated, and opened to the public during the summer months by Mackinac Island State Park as part of Historic Downtown Mackinac Island.