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St. Ignace offers a fine variety of food. The restaurants in town cover all the bases with a flair of local cuisine and many feature outdoor FOOD and waterfront dining. The only problem is deciding where to start.

The quiet, dark nights in St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, Les Cheneaux, DeTour, and beyond are perfect for stargazing.

Freighters, from 600-footers to 1,000-footers, are always a sight to see as they pass through the Straits. These vessels carry loads of iron ore, coal, grain, and other cargo, and some can carry over 70,000 tons. As they navigate among ports on the Great Lakes, they use the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, 45 miles north of St. Ignace. The Locks offer tours and make a great day trip. A common sight in the waters, ferries make hourly trips to and from Mackinac Island. Check their schedules for special lighthouse cruises or rides under the Mackinac Bridge. The Straits host several sailing races each year. One of the most popular is the Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race. From multiple day races, races around Mackinac Island, or pleasure trips, sails adorn the Straits throughout the summer.

Yes, we ride in the winter, too! We love to be outside here in the Yoop... no matter the season, and one of our favorite past-times is heading out to the trails after a fresh snowfall.

ATVs, ORVs, OHVs: Off-road recreational vehicles are all more than welcome here in St. Ignace. With close access to some of the best trails in the state, we are perfectly positioned for off-road adventures.

In 1923, the Michigan State Ferry Service was established to handle the increase in automobile traffic.

Long before St. Ignace was settled by Europeans, Native Americans inhabited this land. Today, St. Ignace still enjoys a rich Native American history and culture. The first people in the area were the Anishinaabe. They fished for whitefish and sturgeon and planted crops.

Spend an afternoon sunning, swimming, and hiking the winding trails along miles of beautiful sandy beach on the north shore of Lake Michigan.

With over two dozen prime birding locations, the North Huron Birding Trail covers 150 miles on the north side of Lake Huron along Michigan’s Scenic Byway, M-134.

Our location allows for fishing of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and don’t miss out on the inland lakes and rivers as they offer great fishing as well.

Welcome to St. Ignace, your Gateway to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island. Get ready to enjoy a relaxing vacation filled with exciting events, gorgeous sunsets, and unparalleled views of two of the Great Lakes.