Eastern Upper Peninsula Region

Contact our regional partners for more to see and do in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. From downtown St. Ignace, it's just a 20-minute boat ride or within an hour's drive to visit one of these unique Upper Peninsula communities.  St. Ignace is your perfect hub to day-trip around this area.

Mackinac Island

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A National Historic Landmark and State Historic Park. Fort Mackinac, Historic Downtown, Horses-History-Hospitality.  Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, 800-454-5227.

Les Cheneaux

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Easy To Reach-Hard To Leave. Visit the channels and islands on the north shore of Lake Huron in Hessel and Cedarville.  Les Cheneaux Tourist Association, 888-364-7526.

Sault Ste. Marie Michigan

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Where Michigan Was Born. Soo Locks, S.S.Valley Camp, Historical Homes, International Bridge to Canada. Sault Ste Marie CVB, 800-647-2858.

Newberry

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Official Moose Capital of Michigan. Tahquamenon Falls, Oswald's Bear Ranch, Logging Museum. Newberry Tourism Association, 800-831-7292.

THE GREAT WATERS

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Welcome to the Great Waters!  Nestled in the eastern-most portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a truly unique region where three of the five Great Lakes meet.  North, south, east or west....no matter which direction you head in the Great Waters region, nature's adventure awaits!

Explore the points of interest on:

  • The Lake Huron Trail: windswept dunes and hidden lakes.
  • The Lake Michigan Trail: sheltered bays and ancient paths. 
  • The Lake Superior Trail: rugged shores and falling water.

Explore, embrace, and enjoy your Great Waters experience! 

Naubinway & Engadine

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Located at the "Top of the Lake", Naubinway and Engadine are two villages along the shore of Lake Huron.  You'll find the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, an attraction for the winter sports enthusiast.  The Naubinway-Garfield Twp. Marina hosts watercraft for boating pleasure on the big water.  With Garlyn Zoo nearby, your family will have lots of fun and adventure during their visit.