East Bluff

Mackinac Island

Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island
Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island
The view from atop Fort Mackinac. The cannons get fired every day at set times. The fort also features other revolutionary war reenactments and musket firings. #MackinacIsland #Greatlakes #Cannon #Fort
The Yamagasa: The Yamagasa (or Yamakasa) are very large floats, and are the focal point of the festival. There are four regions of Tobata which participate: Higashi, Nishi, Tenraiji and Nakabaru. Each region has a large Yamagasa for men and a small one for boys, making eight main floats in total. During the festival in the daytime, the eight official floats with twelve great flags hoisted on the four large ones are carried for a parade, followed by some small floats for children. But in the nighttime, the floats are completely transformed into pyramids of light—huge Lantern Yamakasa floats, their decorations with the flags removed. Each with twelve layers of 309 lanterns, 10 meters high, and 1.5 tons in weight, is shouldered by about 100 carriers. To move the Yamagasa is an art which requires concerted lifting by all the carriers. To ensure that they do it successfully, they all shout "yoitosa, yoitosa" together in a rhythmic chant with drums and cymbals. Source: Wikipedia #endlesssummer
Perfectly arch shaped of mackinac island #BVSBlue

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Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island

Fort Mackinac

You can find out about the history of Mackinac Island with a visit to Fort Mackinac. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

Fort Mackinac
A view of Lake Huron to the right and Mackinac Island from Arch rock

Arch Rock

Explore the lovely green spaces of Arch Rock and enjoy the cycling trails in Mackinac Island. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Arch Rock

Top hotels in East Bluff

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

3 out of 5
701 S Huron Avenue Mackinaw City MI
Stay at this beach hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,554 reviews)
Hotel was very clean.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

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Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

3 out of 5
364 N Louvingney St Mackinaw City MI
The price is RM325 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
RM325
RM351 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Helpful and attentive staff

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG
Bridge Vista Beach - Hotel & Convention Center

Bridge Vista Beach - Hotel & Convention Center

2.5 out of 5
1027 S Huron Mackinaw City MI
Stay at this beach hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
We went during off season so the hotel was mostly empty during the week. We wanted connected rooms so we couldn’t get a room with a balcony. The room was in good condition and the beds were pretty comfortable. The staff was very helpful in giving suggestions for restaurants and activities. We would ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Bridge Vista Beach - Hotel & Convention Center
Kewadin Casinos St. Ignace Hotel

Kewadin Casinos St. Ignace Hotel

3 out of 5
3015 Mackinac Trail St Ignace MI
The price is RM508 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
RM508
RM594 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St Ignace. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
Beds were very comfortable.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Kewadin Casinos St. Ignace Hotel
Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

3.5 out of 5
927 North State Street St Ignace MI
Stay at this beach hotel in St Ignace. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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Breakers Resort & Beach Bar
Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

2.5 out of 5
1427 Bogan Lane Mackinac Island MI
Stay at this B&B in Mackinac Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
courteous staff with wonderful breakfasts. It's a very old establishment and very comfortable.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around East Bluff

No motorized vehicles allows on the Island and Amazon packages delivered with horse carriage.

Downtown Mackinac Island

If you're spending some time in Downtown Mackinac Island, Haunted Theatre and Mackinac Island State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Mackinac Island
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Harrisonville

If you're spending some time in Harrisonville, Mackinac Island State Park and Lake Huron are top sights worth seeing.

Harrisonville
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Hubbard's Annex

While visiting Hubbard's Annex, you might make a stop by sights like Mackinac Island State Park and Lake Huron.

Hubbard's Annex

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