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Activity Island loop, Mackinac Island

Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185)

An activity in Island loop, Mackinac Island, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185) in Island loop, Mackinac Island
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Why go

Car-free 8.2-mile loop around the island, the only state highway with no cars.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Mackinac Island, alongside 2 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Fort Holmes, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Island loop
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Mackinac Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fort Holmes

    Island's highest point with views over the Straits and the Mackinac Bridge.

    Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Arch Rock

    Limestone arch 146 ft above the water, reached by stairs or a bluff road.

    Outdoors · 1.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Fort Mackinac

    18th-century fort above the harbor with cannon firings and costumed interpreters.

    Sight · 1.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Original Murdick's Fudge

    Island fudge maker since 1887; watch it worked on marble slabs.

    Shopping · 1.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Pink Pony

    Waterfront restaurant and bar at the Chippewa Hotel, famous for whitefish.

    Food · 1.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Grand Hotel

    1887 hotel with the world's longest porch and formal gardens.

    Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185) is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Mackinac Island

2 more curated activities in Mackinac Island. See the full Mackinac Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mackinac Island run from 25°F in January to 72°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185) itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Mackinac Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mackinac Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185), so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
M-185, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA
Coordinates
45.87009, -84.61666
Destination
Mackinac Island, Michigan

Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185): quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185)?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185)?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Rent bikes near the docks; ride counterclockwise.

Where is Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185)?

Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185) is at M-185, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA, in Island loop. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185)?

Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185) appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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