9 days in Saint Ignace & Mackinac Island Itinerary

Saint Ignace, usually written as St. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint Ignace: Newberry (Tahquamenon Logging Museum, Oswald's Bear Ranch, &more). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sea views from Wawatam Lighthouse, get engrossed in the history at Heritage Village at Mackinaw, immerse yourself in nature at Cut River Bridge State Roadside Park, and stroll around Maritime Park.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace travel planner.

Madison to Saint Ignace is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Madison in July: highs in Saint Ignace hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island is a city in Mackinac County in the U.S. Your day by day itinerary now includes St Anne's Catholic Church. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Fort Mackinac, contemplate the long history of Biddle House, explore the striking landscape at Arch Rock, and identify plant and animal life at Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mackinac Island trip planning website.

You can ride a ferry from Saint Ignace to Mackinac Island in an hour. In August, daily temperatures in Mackinac Island can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel back home.