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Mackinaw Kids
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Welcome to Mackinaw Kids!
Learn about Mackinaw City, Michigan from a kids point of view. If you do not find the answer to your specific question on this site, send an e-mail to: info@mackinawchamber.com.
Location
Hold up your left hand, palm out. Mackinaw City is located at the top of your tallest middle finger. If you are wearing mittens and point to the top, you will see how the expression "Tip of the Mit" came to be.
Population
We have 850 year-round residents. Our school is K-12 grade with approximately 250 students attending. This year we have 15 students in the senior class. During the winter many of our residents travel to a warmer climate. They return in the Spring.
Economy
Tourism is our main source of income. Approximately 300 million people visit the Mackinaw Area from May thru October. Fudge (a chocolate confection) is our main commodity. Mackinaw City has over 55 motels in a 2 mile radius. The city offers 3 ferry boat companies to take you to Mackinac Island (the only way to get there except by an airplane.
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Celebrating 50 Years!
 For over fifty years the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the business community, providing leadership, information and support for our members. We form effective partnerships with other local organizations, strive to improve the local business climate, and reinforce pride and involvement in our community year-round.
All Chamber members are included in our directory. We recommend all our member businesses as top providers of customer service and ask for your support by doing business with them. We invite you to call or visit these establishments for more information. We promote and support the business communities of Mackinaw City, Carp Lake, Levering and the surrounding areas.
Please visit our office on Central Avenue (seasonal) or at the Depot in the Mackinaw Crossings Mall or call us at (231) 436-5574
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Welcome to the Official Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce website!! The Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce represents over 230 local businesses & services. Our members include lodging facilities as well as museums, ferry lines to Mackinac Island, boutique shopping, a live performance theatre, golf courses, restaurants and our famous fudge shops! The Mackinaw City Area is located at the northernmost tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula on the shores of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. It truly is a beautiful place to work, play, live and visit. Be sure to check out our local schedule/calendar of events including those on Mackinac Island. Events include the Annual Lilac Festival, Corvette Crossroads Auto-show, Mackinaw Bridge Walk, Big Mac Scenic Bike Tour, Winterfest, and much, much more! Come and find out for yourself why we are one of the nation's top tourist destination.
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Community Information
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The village of Mackinaw City, established in 1712, is located at the northernmost tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula in both Cheboygan and Emmet counties. The city has an average elevation of 590 feet above sea level. The terrain is gently rolling and quite heavily forested. The village is known as the “Crossroads of the Great Lakes” because the nearby Straits of Mackinac is where Lakes Huron and Michigan meet. The climate is temperate, but with a wide variation in temperature between -30 to 90-degrees F. City Ammenities The Recreation Center is located on the Village’s West Side on Central Avenue. The complex has an indoor skating rink, locker rooms, a weight room, and walking track. We also have outdoor ball fields, tennis courts, and a playground at the Center. The Mackinaw City Public Library is located at 528 W. Central Avenueand is open Mon, Tues, Thurs. & Fri from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wed. from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition to the large adult and children’s book collection, the library features 135 magazine and newspaper subscriptions, books on tape and video rentals, a children’s summer reading program, and a special Michigan history room. In the heart of Mackinaw City, there are many parks ranging from educational to just plain fun. Starting at Colonial Michilimackinac, take the “Walk of History”. This walk will take you around the lakeshore and through town while sharing in 300 years of history and milestones that have molded our community; approximately 1.5 miles. Located in the main residential area, Old School Park offers a gazebo and extensive outdoor playgrounds to entertain, challenge and amuse children of all ages. The Headlands boasts 600 acres of land containing Lake Michigan shoreline and trails. Once a private retreat, it is now a County Park where residents and visitors alike can hike, bike and walk in a quiet and scenic forest setting. The Headlands is located approximately 3 miles west of Mackinaw following Central Avenue. Catch some sun and enjoy a swim at Mackinaw’s Municipal Bathing Beach. Located approximately four miles west of Mackinaw City, it’s known as “First Beach” and is a great place to enjoy a sunny day on a quiet sugar-sand beach or a beautiful sunset on Lake Michigan. Just eight miles west of The Headlands lay Wilderness State Park. It contains some of the most pristine Lake Michigan beaches. Whether you like to camp, hike or just enjoy the beach, Wilderness Park is worth the drive. An extensive 12 mile trail system winds through the park giving both nature lovers and hikers an enjoyable outing. Stop and ask a park ranger for a trail map and trail conditions. Two small inland lakes, Paradise (Carp) Lake and French Farm Lake, will test your fishing skills. Paradise Lake is located just five miles south of Mackinaw City and boasts a marina, lake access and boat launch and some of the best walleye, bass and pan fish fishing around. The entrance to French Farm Lake is located just one mile beyond the Headlands. You’ll experience nature in its most peaceful state as motors are restricted. There are picnic and launch sites available. Other free activities in the area include the spectacular laser light show at dusk every weekend in the Mackinaw Crossing. The Mackinac Bridge Museum located on Central Avenue is free and open May through October. View artifacts and a movie on the making of the Mighty Mac. Stop in at City Hall and pick up a map of our Historic Pathway. You will be guided around town to kiosks describing a part of our broad history from shipping to colonial battles. This guided walk will let you enjoy the great outdoors and stretch your legs. It winds its way through the Village and includes nearly 40 detailed markers recalling much of Mackinaw’s history. Most of the markers are located along Mackinaw City’s main thoroughfares.
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