Great Things to Do

.2 miles from Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry - Serving Michigan's number one summer resort destination, Mackinac Island. Free shuttle service available from the hotel. 

.4 miles from Marquette Mission Park & Museum of Ojibwa Culture - A national historic landmark, this museum interprets the rich archaeology and history of a 17th century Huron Indian village, Marquette's French Jesuit Mission, and local Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian traditions and contemporary culture. Exhibits, continuous videos, and live demonstrations by nature interpreters all help visitors explore this exciting chapter of the straits area history.

.5 miles from Huron Board Walk - Ribboning the historic St. Ignace downtown waterfront, connecting unique shops, restaurants, waterfront parks and museums.

2 miles from the Mackinac Bridge - The Mackinac Bridge is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world, joining Michigan's two peninsulas.

8.6 miles from Colonial Michilimackinac - Be a voyageur in a reenactment. Witness an ongoing archaeological dig.  With 13 authentically reconstructed buildings, interactive displays, and demonstrations such as open hearth cooking, Native American crafts, and cannon and rifle firings, the entire family--and especially kids-- will be engaged.

9.9 miles from Mill Creek Discovery Park - Hear the rush of water powering a reconstructed sawmill as you experience a sawmill demonstration. Participate in the sawpit method of lumber production. Immerse yourself in nature trails and interactive exhibits. Climb a 50-foot tower. Play like a child beside your child or grandchild in the Forest Friends Play Area and at the Water Power Station. And then experience the adrenaline of the park naturalist-guided Adventure Tour, which includes the Eagles Flight Zip Line, Forest Canopy Bridge, and Nature Trail Climbing Wall. 

37.7 miles from Garlyn Zoological Park - The zoo is a small intimate family run zoo nestled in the mature pine forests on the shores of Lake Michigan. We offer a child friendly atmosphere and people friendly animals. You will enjoy the natural wooded appeal of mature pines and cedar mulched trails. Feed and view the animals up close. See animals from around the world. This is just what you come to the Upper Peninsula for, a walk in the woods and see live animals.
Grain can be purchased to hand feed many of the animals including whitetail deer, sika deer, pygmy goats, llamas, chickens, ducks, peacocks and yes, you can even feed Fuzzy the bear.

50 miles from the Soo Locks Boat Tours - Enjoy 2 hour narrated boat tours though worlds largest freshwater locking system, dinner cruises and lighthouse tours available.

54 miles from Toonerville Trolley Riverboat Tour - This 6 1/2 hour "Wilderness Tour" is by way of narrow gauge train (35 minutes each way) and Riverboat Trip (2 hours each way) with a stop of one hour and fifteen minutes for a nature hike through virgin forest to our private view the Upper Tahquamenon Falls.

55 miles from Agawa Canyon Tour Train - Enjoy a one-day rail excursion into heart of Canadian wilderness.

72 miles from Tahquamenon Falls State Park - The beauty of this area is a must see when you are making your travel plans. Within the state park you will find many activities such as birding, fishing, hiking, sight-seeing, camping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and more. The areas wildlife abound and by chance you may see black bear, whitetail deer, moose, and other wildlife.

73 miles from Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum - The Shipwreck Museum is open to the public seasonally from May 1 to October 31.

81 miles from Oswald's Bear Ranch - This complex is the Largest (bear only) Bear Ranch in the entire United States! We are found only in the Wild Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rescued cubs are brought here every year and they are always a joy to see! Area youth enter contests yearly to name these newborn creatures. People love to see them grow, play and become adult bears!