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Colonial Michilimackinac

102 Straits Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231 436 4100
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Since 1957, Fort Michilimackinac literally has risen from her ashes like a jeweled phoenix for the visitors of all ages.  Here, in one recreated... more »
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The history, the area, the weather...fantastic place to live, see, and enjoy a bit of nature.. More

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Wyoming, MI
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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May is not the time to visit. The Mayflies were bad but the fort is fun and informative. We have lived in Michigan all our lives and had never went. Glad we did. More

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South Branch
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Many of the other reviews rate this a 5 star or baloon, or whatever they are, I just don't concur. Perhaps it was when we were there, maybe we were out of season, it was Sept. The entire fort had only five presenters. It just didn't seem up to snuff with other Forts we have visited around the country. Doesn't... More

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Milan, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

We loved it. We were there during a local reenactment and it was alot of fun and educational ... two thumbs up. The picture possibilities are endless at this location. More

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Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Gives a good look into fur trade/exploration/history of the area in the 1700's More

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Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

You're walking right inside a colonial fort made from upright pointy logs. There are authentic demonstrations and it's right on the Straits of Mackinac. A fight between the Native Americans and the fort residents is played out on Memorial Day weekend. More

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Petoskey, MI
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

lots of history...on the water....children participate in activities More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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Our family traveled to Colonial Michilimackinac on July 4th and had a wonderful time! The staff and re-enactors did a terrific job of engaging everyone in the history of the site with humor, knowledge, and general good spirits. Everyone in our family from my husband (age 45) to our youngest daughter (age 4) found something to enjoy about our time.... More

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Seymour, Wisconsin
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011
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We had a good time viewing the Fort and surrounding buildings. Pleased with the effort put forth by the State and all others to make this available to the public. More

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Apache Junction, Arizona
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011

Good display of colonial activities...cannon shooting into the lake and good reproductions of that era. More

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