4 days in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): stop by Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, then explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock, then learn about all things military at Fort Mackinac, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Mackinac Island State Park.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Mackinac Island route planning website.

Columbus to Mackinac Island is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Columbus in July, with highs in Mackinac Island at 73°F and lows at 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Saint Ignace.

Saint Ignace, usually written as St. On the 23rd (Thu), get engrossed in the history at Museum of Ojibwa Culture, then take some stellar pictures from Castle Rock, then stroll around Bridge View Park, and finally take in the views from Mackinac Bridge. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Museum Ship Valley Camp, don't miss a visit to Soo Locks, and then view the masterpieces at Riverstone Gallery.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Saint Ignace trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Mackinac Island to Saint Ignace takes an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Saint Ignace can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.