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Fort Mackinac

Mackinac Island, MI
906-847-3328
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Military Bases/ Facilities
Traveller Description: Located on Mackinac Island, built in 1780, Fort Mackinac is set in the Victorian 1880s.  From 1875-95 it was the country's 2nd National Park (after... more »
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Washington, Illinois, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

If you travel to Michigan, don't pass up a chance to take the Ferry to Mackinac Island. We took a carriage ride up to the top of the Island to Fort Mackinaw and sat on the veranda overlooking Mackinac Island, sipping our drinks. Talk about relaxing and beautiful!

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Farmington, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Fort Mackinac is something that everyone should do at least once. The ramp up to the Fort is exhausting... but they do have a handicapped entrance on the north side of the Fort if you're not able to make it up the ramp. Once you're inside the Fort, some of the buildings are only accessible if you go up stairs...... More

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Charleston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Bring back history ! Also, great view of downtown and water!

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Eaton Rapids, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The museum, the rifle and cannon demonstrations, the view, THE VIEW, the people... All just fun and wonderful. I learn and notice something new each time we go. We love just about everything offered on Mackinac Island. Eat at the Tea Room!!

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Saratoga Springs, Utah
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

It was both historical and educational. I have been to Mackinac without going to the fort, so last time we toured the fort for something different to do. It was fun. Plug your ears when the cannon goes off. :0)

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Naples Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Perfect place to spend an afternoon, after you have done everything else on the Island

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New Orleans
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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We really enjoyed our visit to the Fort. We watched a rifle firing demonstration before touring the small group of buildings. I especially liked seeing the apartments the officer's families used to live in. The volunteers in period costume were really enthusiastic and informed. My only suggestion would be more interactive media.

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Bay City, Michigan
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This fort served a vital role in the settling of the upper Midwest. During the summer season costumed interpreters abound and demonstrations of cannon, rifles, etc. occur frequently throughout the day. There are several other historical sites outside the fort including a church of the era and the house where Dr. Beaumont observed the operation of the stomach through a... More

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Jensen Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We really didn't mind missing the famous Mackinac Hotel. They wanted twenty bucks for my wife and I to view it. We managed to get in free to their July 4th Fair and pool--not telling our secret here. Didn't mind missing biking around Mackinac Island. My wife and I walked the entire 8 miles. I did miss the opportunity to... More

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Norway, Michigan
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Historical sites are wonderful, We enjoyed all of it.

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