Area Information
Straits of Mackinac
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Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City is located at the very top of Michigan's lower peninsula, at the southern side of the Mackinac Bridge. Known as the Gateway to the Upper Peninsula, it is one of the top-of-the-list places to see in Michigan. Experience Colonial Michilimackinac, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. Also, Mackinaw City serves two passenger boat lines to Mackinac Island. Great shopping, a waterpark, unique attractions, live nightly entertainment, vacation packages and over 50 hotels and resorts. > More
St. Ignace
On the north side of the Mackinac Bridge is St. Ignace, a town drenched with history and beauty, offering sites and scenes that are exciting and educational. Also, St. Ignace serves two passenger boat lines to Mackinac Island. Enjoy traditional UP cuisine, Kewadin Casino, quaint lodging, outdoor activities and more. > More
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island has been named one of the top ten island in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, TripAdvisor and USA Today. For centuries, visitors have found this National Historic Landmark and car-free Island to be the ideal vacation spot. Just horses and horse drawn carriages, bikes galore, gorgeous hotels, inns and bed & breakfasts, shops, world class dining, history at every turn, and the glory of Mackinac Island State Park. There are no early morning ferries off the Island the day of the run. We do not recommend staying on the night prior, as you will miss the run. However, we do recommend visiting Mackinac Island. It is fantastic.
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For information about the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk that starts after the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run, visit the Mackinac Bridge Authority website.
The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6:30 a.m. until Noon on Labor Day.
