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Visiting Mackinaw City, MI


Mackinaw City, at the northern tip of the Michigan mitten, sits at one end of the Mackinac Bridge to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as seriving as the docking place for ferries to Mackinac Island, a National Historic Landmark and State Park. Just a short boat ride from the mainland, Mackinac Island is a journey back in time, home to "Historic Downtown," a recreation of village life in 18th-century Michigan, and Fort Mackinac, first occuppied by the British during the Revolutionary War.
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Weather

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Nov
39°F 3°C
30°F -1°C
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Jan
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25°F -3°C
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Mar
30°F -1°C
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Apr
45°F 7°C
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Monday
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47°F 8°C
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34°F 1°C
Tuesday
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45°F 7°C
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42°F 5°C
Wednesday
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44°F 6°C
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37°F 2°C

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Hamilton Inn Select - Beachfront

3 of 5 stars
Union City, MI
Nov 18, 2009

I was calling for prices and kept getting a better deal every time the person talked to the manager. The rate was the cheapest that I could find and over the phone the person was very nice. They even...more

Audie's Restaurant

Nov 11, 2009

Audies has three areas to dine. The Family Room is breakfast/lunch/dinner. The Welcome Lounge and Chippewa Room open at 5 PM daily. The Family Room is good, they share the same kitchen as the more...more

Days Inn Lakeview - Mackinaw City

1 of 5 stars
St Joseph Mi
Nov 10, 2009

We had reservations for Hamilton Inn and made the mistake of coming a day early. When we checked with Hamilton Inn to see if they had a room for the night (and they didn't ) she would not let us out...more

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Traveling in RV and never been to Michigan. Love fall color October 05, 2009, 3 replies
Northern MI Chain Saw Black Bears October 02, 2009, 5 replies
18th Century Reinactors ar Fort Michilimackinac September 04, 2009, 1 reply
Has anyone stayed at the new Mackinaw Beach and Bay Suites August 29, 2009, no replies
Mackinaw City Report August 17, 2009, no replies
Scenic Drive suggestions please! September 01, 2009, 5 replies
Colonial Michilimackinac & Hist Mill Creek - how much time? August 19, 2009, 4 replies
Mackinaw Beach and Bay Resort August 12, 2009, 2 replies
Hotels in the Area August 19, 2009, 10 replies
pets/ places to stay any ideas August 31, 2009, 12 replies
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