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Mackinac State Historic Parks is a family of living history museums and nature parks in northern Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac and is an agency within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its sites – which are accredited by the American Association of Museums – include Fort Mackinac, the Biddle House, featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum, Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum, McGulpin House, and Mackinac Island State Park on Mackinac Island, and Colonial Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City.
wildflower_luda | September 2024
Lots To See for History Buffs
Lots to see. Allow at least 1 to 2 hours to tour the Fort. Great panoramic views from the fort. Long upslope entry. Optional demonstrations by living history presenters.
John F | June 2024
Good variety of exhibits
We visited the fort as part of our carriage tour package. You could easily spend a couple of hours depending upon how much you want to see. Besides the buildings, there were some fun interactive...
letsgo12 | July 2023
Lunch with a view.
We got off at the Fort at the horse buggy tour. Had lunch on the terrace cafe. So fun and good. I highly recommend. Lunch with a view was one of my favorite things of the trip. I also love history...
ChautauquaNY | September 2023
A trip to the Fort is a MUST, at least once, on trip to the Island.
Visitors from UK were wanting to vist Mackinac Island, which MUST include a trip to the fort to appreciate the history of the area. I have been countless times. Purchase tickets on line to save 50...
suespagnuolo | October 2023
Beautiful view!
We enjoyed the fort. The "soldiers" were very informative and fun. We watch the cannon firing. The views from up that high are magnificent.
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