- TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Beaver Island, Michigan.
- From Beaver Island Boat Company to Old Mormon Print Shop Museum, the Beaver Island area offers 42 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, History Museums, Islands and Lighthouses.
- The largest island in Lake Michigan, Beaver Island is located 32 miles from the mainland city of Charlevoix. The island, which has a population of under 700, was previously the site of a Mormon 'kingdom' created by James J. Strang. The island was also previously the largest producer of freshwater fish in the United States.
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Built in 1998, Wawatam Lighthouse is a 52 foot tall (65 foot tall from the water) lighthouse named after the late railroad ferry Chief Wawatam. The lighthouse is functioning, aiding those traveling over Lake Huron.
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Open since 1950, Deer Ranch is a live whitetail exhibit in a natural setting. The attraction features whitetails and albino deer. Visitors are welcome to feed, pet and photograph the animals.
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The history and settling of Marquette is told at the Father Marquette National Memorial and Museum. There is a quiet park and pleasant walking trails with views of the Straits and the Mackinac Bridge.
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The Wawatam Lighthouse stands at the end of a pier along the Straits of Mackinac. Not a real lighthouse, the structure was originally built as Michigan Welcome Center and was moved to its present location at the end of a boardwalk.
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Straits State Park offers campgrounds that sit at the waterfront beach of the Straits. Campsites offer a view of the Mackinaw Bridge and the boat traffic going under the bridge. The park also provides a picnic area and playground.
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Dedicated to the memory and evangelistic struggles of Father Marquette, a Roman Catholic missionary and priest, the Father Marquette National Memorial & Museum is located in Straits State Park in Saint Ignace, Michigan. Admission to the memorial is free.
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Gateway Lanes in St. Ignace is a bowling alley that offers open bowling, and also hosts tournaments and league play. The alley also hosts Fred’s Pub, a bar and grill that serves a full food and drink menu.
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2811 Mackinac Trl, St. Ignace, MI 49781
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Located on a scenic lakefront, Castle Rock Mackinac Trail Campark is a location that provides campsites and other amenities to its visitors. Other amenities include a camp store with supplies, free hot showers, a volleyball net, and many others.
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Located on the scenic Lake Michigan, North Beach is a popular beach location among visitors and local residents alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy swimming, picnicking, or spending time relaxing in the sun.
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One of the oldest fishing services on the Great Lakes, Fishtown Charter Service leads chinook and coho salmon fishing trips on board its 31 foot boat, the Carol Dee. Trips are led by Captain Jim Munoz.