Your U.P. Bucket List:
10 Things to Do Above the Mackinac Bridge

Why You Need to Kayak Pictured Rocks
Within driving distance from the Detroit, Cleveland, and Indianapolis areas, the U.P. is a perfect road trip for anyone traveling from the Lower Peninsula and beyond. With many things to do nearby, your adventure begins as soon as you’ve crossed the Mackinac Bridge.
1. Kayak Close Enough to Touch the Pictured Rocks

Operating out of Munising, Pictured Rocks Kayaking brings paddlers so close to the rocks they can touch them while gliding through colorful sea caves. Tours begin with a relaxing cruise on a boat before the kayaks are launched into the water near the best parts of the Pictured Rocks. Once finished with the paddle portion of the trip, you’ll board the boat for a ride back to shore.
2. Go Back in Time on Mackinac Island

3. Defy Gravity at the Mystery Spot

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4. Climb Castle Rock

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5. Capture the Mighty Mac

6. Burgers, Shakes, and Rock N’ Roll

Founded in 1949, Clyde’s Drive-in is an old-fashioned restaurant where you can enjoy delicious fast food from the comfort of your own vehicle. Roll down the windows and let the staff serve your food on a tray with a side of classic American flare.
7. Check Out This U.P. Zoo

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8. See Michigan’s Largest Waterfall

With a drop of nearly 50 feet and more than 200 feet across, the Upper Tahquamenon Falls is the largest waterfall east of the Mississippi. Four miles downstream is the Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island. Be sure to check out the gift shops, plus the restaurant and brewery!
9. Pose with the Cubs

Oswald’s Bear Ranch is home to more than two dozen black bears and cubs that have been rescued around the country. Since opening to the public in 1997, the bear ranch has grown greatly over the years and is a perfect attraction for families.
10. See the Edmund Fitzgerald’s Bell

Home of the bell of the famous Edmund Fitzgerald, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum has plenty of artifacts and exhibits that tell stories of sailors and ships that braved the waters of Lake Superior and those that were lost to its treacherous waves. You’ll also see the oldest lighthouse on the shores of Superior.
Fun Fact: Michigan has the most lighthouses of any U.S. state and is home to hundreds of waterfalls, with all but one located in the U.P.
So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to the U.P. today.
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