Michilimackinac State Park

Michilimackinac State Park. Michigan's Second State Park. , Welcome to Michilimackinac State Park Established in 1909, it is Michigan's second state park and offers stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge, picnic areas and, is home to two historic sites: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac. In addition to Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinac Island State Park and Mill Creek State Park are under the care of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission., Colonial Michilimackinac , Revolutionary Times , Treasures from the past come to life at Colonial Michilimackinac, an 18th-century fort and fur trading village. As you walk through the site, you are stepping back in time to the American Revolution. Reconstructed based on historic maps and more than 60 years of archaeological excavations that are still ongoing, Colonial Michilimackinac offers a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family., Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse , Estd. 1889 , Made to Be Seen , A point in the storm and a guiding beacon since 1889, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse helped passing ships navigate through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Mackinac. There's just as much to see from the top of the tower as inside the original buildings. Authentically restored quarters and exhibits, including the original lens, historic interpreters, an audiovisual program, Shipwrecks of the Straits, and the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Museum make this "Castle of the Straits" a true gem of the Great Lakes.