Mackinaw City: Mackinac Bridge Express Tour

I will give you, first and foremost, an outstanding talk about the Mackinac Bridge, Michigan's crown jewel. At one time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world - find out where there are bigger bridges today and why the "Big Mac" may still be a greater engineering feat! Hear the dramatic tales of the brave iron workers who built this massive structure, how several of them lost their lives in the process, and what safety procedures today are in place to protect motorists, workmen, and boaters. How many cars have gone off this span? The bridge is the safest five miles of Interstate 75, yet you will hear the stories of how it has been struck by a ship, an airplane, and how an Air Force bomber once flew under the bridge's center span. I will provide more than hearsay - in many cases these are eyewitness accounts of local history! If time permits within your schedule, we may stop on the St. Ignace side at Bridgeview Park, a new observation point that is perfect for bridge photos

The Mackinac Bridge tour is often taken in two parts while traveling to and from another tour destination. However, this tour is also available as a stand-alone activity and can be done comfortably, rain or shine. It takes but 10 minutes to actually cross the bridge, but we'll begin with a talk on the Mackinaw City side and stop on the St. Ignace side at Bridgeview Park, a new observation point that is perfect for bridge photos, group photos, and a great restroom stop inside the park building. There is a display of bridge history inside. Outside, a statue clothed in authentic ironworker's clothing and gear stands guard over the Straits of Mackinac, conquered by the world-renowned Mackinac Bridge!