Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge, Saint Ignace: Address, Phone Number, Mackinac Bridge Reviews: 5/5
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge
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Linking Michigan's two peninsulas, this mighty bridge has a total length of five miles.
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The area
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Restaurants
31 within 3 miles
Village Inn
543
224 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
The Gangplank
377
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Mackinac Grille
843
301 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Harbor Hope Coffee
19
0.1 mi$ • Quick Bites • Cafe
Bentley's B-M-L Diner
317
0.3 mi$ • American • Cafe • Diner
B.C. Pizza
700
0.5 mi$ • Quick Bites • Italian • Pizza
MI Patio Bar & Grill
71
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Mi Patio Bar & Grill
13
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Pub
The Galley Restaurant
769
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Mackinaw Fish Market
1
0.4 mi$$ - $$$
Attractions
14 within 3 miles
Wawatam Lighthouse
96
0.2 miLighthouses
Straits State Park
198
0.3 miState Parks
Huron Boardwalk
69
0.4 miPiers & Boardwalks
Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry
628
0.8 miFerries
Bridge View Park
507
1.8 miParks
Voyageur Trading Post
13
0.6 miArt Galleries
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
44
0.9 miFerries
Father Marquette National Memorial and Museum
62
0.7 miHistory Museums
Indian Village
64
0.8 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce
51
0.8 miVisitor Centers
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Indy-ND
South Bend, IN3,144 contributions
It's a big bridge!
Jun 2021
Yeah, it's a bridge, but it's kind of exciting to cross it. As you are coming up to it on the highway, you can start to see it in the distance and it's pretty exciting to come to it and drive over. Bridges do freak me out a little and the grating that you drive on is a bit unnerving to me, but it's a cool one to cross.
Written October 13, 2021
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mustangjeanne
Natrona Heights, PA381 contributions
Great views going up, not so great coming back down
Oct 2021 • Friends
Going across the bridge brought back a lot of childhood memories. I was so happy seeing it on a beautiful fall day. Coming back down, the fog was so thick, I could not see a thing and was waiting for Godzilla to appear.😊
Written October 8, 2021
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Denise V
Hamilton, NJ14 contributions
Interesting view from the bridge where lakes Michigan and Huron meet.
Sep 2021
Worth the $4 toll just for the view. Bridge crosses the Straits of Mackinac - second longest suspension bridge in the world.
Written October 8, 2021
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Cassidy
105 contributions
It is a bridge
Jun 2021 • Couples
It is a bridge— a nice one! Events are cool for it and just seeing it and exploring the park around it is cool too! If you’re going to the UP you can’t miss it: literally.
Written September 24, 2021
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John L
Port Huron, MI35 contributions
Love the Labor Day Bridge Walk
Sep 2021
Labor Day Mackinac bridge walk is highly recommended. The MI State Police do an incredible job organizing and running the event, it ran like clockwork. Wish there were better options to return to the side of the bridge that you started on other than just turning around in the middle or finding your own transportation (in my case I took a ferry to Mackinac Island for lunch from Mackinaw City and returned to St. Ignace)
Written September 16, 2021
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rdsm77
Tucson, AZ292 contributions
Preferred looking at it than driving it
Jul 2021
No lines when I was there but still too busy going across to go fairly slow and get a good look at the scenery as the driver. I'm not fond of bridges so it was a little scary. The sound of the metal in the center lane was unnerving.
Written September 8, 2021
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tjmorgan1944
Toledo, OH132 contributions
A Modern Miracle of Engineering
Aug 2021
It's a great trip no matter where you're from. The view is fantastic and the bridge is well maintained. You can see it's full story in Mama MIas pizza place in downtown Mackinaw City.
Written August 30, 2021
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vladsuperman2
East Liverpool, OH1,279 contributions
it's a bridge
Aug 2021
It's a bridge, there is a nice view as you cross the lake, but the fair they charge is a bit much just for driving, but it gets you where you need to go.
Written August 29, 2021
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Sundncr
Washington DC, DC916 contributions
Impressive lake views from the top
Aug 2021
The ride along the bridge is really picturesque. You see two of the Great Lakes on either side. I was lucky to be a passenger in the front as my friend was doing the driving. There is a four dollar toll on the bridge and there was some traffic backup at the toll booths. It is a nice sight and the bridge structure was impressive.
Written August 26, 2021
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ExpoNationals
Bakersfield, CA4,034 contributions
5 Mile Long Suspension Bridge!!
Aug 2021 • Family
Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere. It is approximately 5 miles long. Once a year (Labor Day) you can walk across it if you sign up for the event. Defintely a sight to behold!
Written August 24, 2021
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Can mac pass be used if you are pulling a trailer
VantagePointsForAwe
Bensalem, PA137 contributions
I believe you can use your mac pass sticker in the mac pass lane but there will be no discount applied to your axle count. You will be charged the regular axle rate. If you have questions the mac pass contact number is 906-643-7600.
Can you use one macpass for two vehicles and will it recognize if you are pulling a trailer
oohbaby
Michigan51 contributions
I don't think you can use it for 2 vehicles. Here is the number to call for the bridge authority. They will answer any questions: (906) 643-7600
mom2sassypants
Marion, IA114 contributions
How long did it take to cross the bridge? Was the traffic bad? I'm wondering if we need to cross early. Thanks!
Joan S
United States27 contributions
It only takes about 5-7 minutes to cross the bridge. You want to go nice and slow so you can view the beauty below. Quite often there is a ship going under the bridge during your cross.
Carol S
Michigan19 contributions
Planning on doing the Bridge Walk this year (2018), an concerned about transportation back to Mackinaw City once I reach the St Ignace side. I know the buses will not be available. Is there any ferry service St Ignace to Mackinaw without going to the island? How far would ferries be from St Ignace bridge end? Walkabke?
Karen D
Grand Rapids, MI278 contributions
This year the ferry companies are doing direct sails between MC and SI, and vice-versa.
You can also use the ferry to take in Mackinac Island, then return to your starting city. I always do this.
The bridge was closed to public traffic for reasons of safety; it just takes one suicide bomber, or some idiot trying to drive while taking a selfie, to plow into a crowd of pedestrians.
This year: no buses. Park at the end of the bridge where you want, walk the whole bridge or partway, or walk both directions.
There are likely to be many private concerns driving folks across before the closing.
Jerri W
Winter Springs, Florida, United States128 contributions
Going to be staying in Mackinaw City on Sept. 16th and taking the ferry to Mackinac Island on the 17th. I want to drive across the bridge and come right back as part of my trip and was wondering how long it would take and whether to try and do it before taking the ferry or when I return to Mackinaw City on the 21st? And possibly the best times to cross with less traffic! Thank you!
Heidi-ready-2-travel
Crystal Lake, IL2,085 contributions
We crossed at about 8pm on a Monday night. It is a four lane bridge. One lane in each direction was closed for construction. It took us less than 5 minutes. We crossed again the next night at about 7pm.. same thing... about 5 minutes.
How much is a bridge pass cost
Paul S
Marion1,565 contributions
An annual Mac Pass that lets you use the express lanes is $10 to apply plus $80 in prepaid tolls for a tiotal of $90. Obviously you wouldn't want to do this for a one time visit but if you were going back and forth a lot it would definitely be worth not having to wait in the slower cash pay lines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mackinac Bridge
- Hotels near Mackinac Bridge:
- (0.04 mi) Village Inn of Saint Ignace
- (0.17 mi) Moran Bay Motel
- (0.35 mi) Cedar Hill Lodge
- (0.35 mi) Colonial House Inn
- (0.96 mi) Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront
- Restaurants near Mackinac Bridge:
- (0.04 mi) Village Inn
- (0.06 mi) Mackinac Grille
- (0.18 mi) The Gangplank
- (0.14 mi) Harbor Hope Coffee
- (0.23 mi) Mi Patio Bar & Grill
- Attractions near Mackinac Bridge:
- (0.11 mi) Wild Badger Tours
- (0.18 mi) Wawatam Lighthouse
- (0.32 mi) Straits State Park
- (0.38 mi) Huron Boardwalk
- (0.82 mi) Museum of Ojibwa Culture