I am a huge fan of day trips. Pack a picnic and go. On my recent adventure, we stopped at the Bridge View Park in St. Ignace, Michigan. The Bridge View Park is the perfect location to look over the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron come together. The view is breath taking.
Address: W69 Boulevard Dr., St Ignace, MI 49781. The location is west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority fare plaza.
Highlights
For history buffs, visit the observation building. There are displays about the area’s history and the engineering marvel of the Mackinac Bridge. Yesterday, when we stopped the television was also playing a history of the Mackinac Bridge which has connected the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan since its completion in 1957.
Other history markers are located on the park grounds.
A memorial to the designer, David B. Steinman.
A fog bell from the south tower of the Mackinac Bridge is on display here.
When you walk toward the observation building, there is a large statue to honor the men who lost their lives during bridge construction
Other Areas of Interest
- Restrooms: The restrooms are available in the observation building from 9am-9pm. The restrooms are extremely clean.
- Benches: There are benches located in the park area. They are perfect for sitting down and taking in the view.
- Picnic Areas: There are picnic tables within the park. Each table is located under a little pavilion. The area is perfect for a picnic or eating takeout while enjoying the outdoors.
- Dogs: Yes, dogs are allowed with the park area.
The next time, you are in the area and stop in at the park to enjoy a view the Mackinac Bridge. The seagulls will be waiting.
Happy Travels!
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