What towns are around Mackinaw City?

What towns are around Mackinaw City?

Local towns near Mackinaw City, MI

• Edgewater Beach, MI.
• Freedom, MI.
• Cecil, MI.
• Carp Lake, MI.
• Saint Ignace, MI.
• Mackinac Island, MI.
• Grand View, MI.
• Fort Mackinac, MI.

What cities are near Mackinac Bridge?

Mackinaw City is located at the south end of the bridge. St. Ignace is located at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge. Area attractions include Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City, camping and recreational opportunities on both sides of the bridge.

What is the closest major City to Mackinac Island?

Traverse City (TVC)

• Traverse City, MI.
• Mackinaw.
• Mackinac Island.

Is Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City the same place?

Michilimackinac was eventually shortened to Mackinac Island in the 19th century. In 1857, Edgar Conkling founded present-day Mackinaw City and changed the spelling of the city to reflect the way it is pronounced.

What towns are around Traverse City?

Local towns near Traverse City, MI

• Greilickville, MI.
• Brookside, MI.
• Cherry Bend, MI.
• Crystal Spring, MI.
• Fivemile Corner, MI.
• Hatchs, MI.
• Acme, MI.
• Chums Corner, MI.

What is the closest city to Traverse City?

Cities near Traverse City

49 miles:	Cadillac (Michigan)
264 miles:	Escanaba
60 miles:	Gaylord
63 miles:	Manistee
105 miles:	Pentwater

What town is the ferry to Mackinac Island?

But most visitors catch a ride to Mackinac Island on ferry boats that depart from Mackinaw City (at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, at the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge) and from St. Ignace (at the bottom of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, at the northern end of the bridge).

Is Traverse City close to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Traverse City and Mackinac Island is 90 miles. How do I travel from Traverse City to Mackinac Island without a car? The best way to get from Traverse City to Mackinac Island without a car is to Amtrak Thruway operated by Indian Trails and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 – $50.

What city do you fly into for Mackinac Island?

Flight paths to Mackinac Island: The nearest commercial airports to Mackinac Island are Pellston Regional Airport (PLN), about 15 minutes south of the ferry dock in Mackinaw City, and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), about 35 minutes north of the ferry dock in St. Ignace.

What towns are near Mackinac Island?

Local towns near Mackinac Island, MI

• Fort Mackinac, MI.
• Fort Holmes, MI.
• British Landing, MI.
• Saint Ignace, MI.
• Evergreen Shores, MI.
• Mackinaw City, MI.
• Edgewater Beach, MI.
• Freedom, MI.

What airport do you fly into to go to Traverse City Michigan?

Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport
Traverse City is served by Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport, also commonly referred to as Cherry Capital or Traverse City. The airport code is TVC.

Is it cheaper to stay in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace?

Cost wise St. Ignace is much cheaper.

How much does it cost to ride the ferry to Mackinac Island?

Take advantage of our FREE day and overnight parking a short distance from our dock (up to 5 nights)….

Ticket Options	Regular Price	Online Price
Adult Round Trip (13 and over)	$31.00	$28.00
Child Round Trip (5 to 12 years old)	$19.00	$18.00
Child Round Trip FREE (4 and under)	FREE	FREE
Bike Pass	$15.00	$15.00

How long is the boat ride from Traverse City to Mackinac Island?

There are 90.32 miles from Traverse City to Mackinac Island in northeast direction and 129 miles (207.61 kilometers) by car and ferry, following the route. Traverse City and Mackinac Island are 3 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop for 2 hours 20 mins and take a ferry for 48 minutes .

Is Traverse City or Mackinac Island better to visit?

I would recommend both Traverse City and Mackinac Island to anyone looking for a trip. I would recommend only 2-3 days on Mackinac Island since it’s so small (and pricey!). But if you’re looking for beautiful water, fudge, and a little bit of a simpler way of life . . . check it out!

How long is the ferry ride to Mackinac Island?

16-26 minutes
How long is the ferry ride to Mackinac Island? 16-26 minutes. Direct departures are typically 16 minutes from both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.