Explore Mackinac County
St. Ignace, the county seat, anchors Mackinac County on the north shore of the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula. Discover the communities, local businesses, outdoor adventures, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make Mackinac County unique.
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St. Ignace, the county seat, sits at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge with ferry docks serving Mackinac Island. The island itself allows no cars and is famous for the Grand Hotel and its fudge shops. Cedarville and Hessel anchor the Les Cheneaux Islands, a boater’s paradise of 36 small islands, while Naubinway rests on the Lake Michigan shoreline to the west.
Discover Mackinac County
🍽️ Restaurants
From St. Ignace waterfront dining to island favorites on Mackinac Island, find local dining favorites throughout the county.
🏨 Lodging
Historic island hotels including the Grand Hotel, motels, cabins, and campgrounds across the county.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation
Ferry to car-free Mackinac Island, boat the Les Cheneaux Islands, fish Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and cross the mighty Mackinac Bridge.
🛍️ Local Businesses
Shop local and support the shops and services of St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, Cedarville, Hessel, and Naubinway.
📅 Events
Seasonal festivals, community celebrations, and events throughout the year.
⭐ Hidden Gems
Discover places that locals love, from quiet Les Cheneaux anchorages to island trails beyond the crowds.
Featured Communities
From St. Ignace at the foot of the Mackinac Bridge to car-free Mackinac Island, the Les Cheneaux communities of Cedarville and Hessel, and Naubinway on Lake Michigan, each community offers its own Upper Peninsula character.
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