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Mackinac Bridge, Saint Ignace

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The Mackinac Bridge ( MAK-ə-naw) is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac, connecting the Upper and Lower peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot-long (4.995 mi; 8.038 km) bridge (familiarly known as "Big Mac" and "Mighty Mac") is the world's 27th-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere. The Mackinac Bridge is part of Interstate 75 (I-75) and the Lake Michigan and Huron components of the Great Lakes Circle Tour across the straits; it is also a segment of the U.S. North Country National Scenic Trail. The bridge connects the city of St. Ignace on the north end with the village of Mackinaw City on the south.

Envisioned since the 1880s, the bridge was designed by the engineer David B. Steinman and completed in 1957 only after many decades of struggles to begin construction.
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  • Always Inspiring! I have crossed the bridge many times over the years, and it is a wonderful experience. If you have a chance to go across it in one of the open air trolley cars, that is a unique... 
    Always Inspiring! I have crossed the bridge many times over the years, and it is a wonderful experience. If you have a chance to go across it in one of the open air trolley cars, that is a unique...  more »
  • Worth the drive for the views. We drove across and turned around and came back just for the experience of driving the famous bridge. 
    Worth the drive for the views. We drove across and turned around and came back just for the experience of driving the famous bridge.  more »
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  • This was such an exciting adventure for us! We were so excited to cross the bridge! I thought it would be scary to cross, but it actually didn’t bother me at all. The fare for crossing one way in a regular car is $4. I think that helps them maintain the bridge very well! We crossed 4 times while on vacation. One night time crossing came with seagulls swooping in and onto the bridge! It was very weird to see this occurring. We had to honk our horn to get them to move! Such a great experience getting to do this! The views from the bridge during the day were breathtaking!! Absolutely gorgeous!! If you’re going up this direction while in Michigan, be sure to make a point to take a trip across the Mighty Mac…you will not be disappointed!!!!
  • Such an interesting experience to walk the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day. What a great tradition for such a spectacular location. Thankfully 2022 had beautiful weather for the walk. I found walking the bridge far preferable to driving, since the existing bridge can be a bit scary at highway speeds. Suffice it to say, I was not walking at highway speeds. The crowds were very diverse in age & ability. The police and other volunteers provided friendly reminders to keep the center lanes of the bridge clear.

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