マッキナック郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ13

This small lakeside campground is perfect for bike tourers traveling along the shore of Lake Michigan. The campsites are semi-private with fire rings and easy access to the water. The campground is fairly primitive with vault toilets and no electricity, but this just leaves you closer to nature.

It might be surprising to find a zoo here on the UP, but the Garlyn Zoo is a small, well maintained wildlife park with local and exotic animals. There is a parakeet house where you can interact with hundreds of birds and a small petting zoo.

A welcoming lakeside town and the gateway to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Saint Ignace is also an important resupply spot if you're hiking the NCT. It’s an ideal place to take a break—restock your gear, enjoy local spots like Driftwood or B.C. Pizza, and soak up Lake Huron views from the scenic boardwalk. If you have time, visit the Museum of Ojibwa Culture to learn about the area’s rich history or hop on the ferry to Mackinac Island for an unforgettable side trip.

While pedaling through Mackinac Island State Park, one scenic highlight is the Sugar Loaf lookout point. This breathtaking vista offers panoramic views over the forest and of the park's largest limestone formation rising majestically 75 feet tall. Once an island eroding in ancient Lake Algonquin, Sugar Loaf remained as an awe-inspiring tower of rock when the waters eventually receded to create this breathtaking look out spot.

Mackinac Island is renowned for its fudge, with over a dozen fudge shops crafting irresistible concoctions in countless flavors. Legend has it the island's cold climate and unique water contribute to its fudge's exceptional texture and taste.

Established in 1895 on land once part of the nation's second national park, over 80 percent of Mackinac Island now comprises the pristine Mackinac Island State Park. With no cars allowed, bikes are the perfect way to explore its natural treasures at your own pace. Pedal through quiet forests, past historic landmarks and spectacular rock formations, stopping when breathtaking Lake Huron vistas beckon. Ride the island's inspiring nature trails, immersing yourself in this car-free cycling paradise.

Arch Rock in offers a captivating natural wonder along your journey. Pedal to this iconic limestone arch, towering 146 feet above Lake Huron, and marvel at its majestic beauty. It's a scenic stop that showcases the island's unique geological features.

British Landing serves as a memorial to an operation from the War of 1812. There are statues and informational placards here on the shores of the beach where the operation took place.