Scenic Mackinac Island: A Self-Guided Cycling Audio Tour

Mackinac Island has been called the queen of the Great Lakes for centuries. On this self-guided cycling tour, you'll follow a circular route around the island. As you take in the island’s beauty at your own pace, you’ll delve into its history, from quite recent to ancient, and everything in between. You’ll find out how a single woman took on the powerful John Jacob Astor fur empire, how Fort Mackinac played a big role in the American Revolution, and how the War of 1812 forced the Americans out of the fort. This tour isn’t all history. You’ll see big geologic wonders like Arch Rock, and little ones, too, like the Devil’s Kitchen cave. We’ll take you to a hidden gem on a tiny nature trail, and let you in on a dirty little secret about the wonderfully clear water surrounding the Island. You’ll also get to know who lies buried beneath the altar at St Anne’s church (and why), and learn about the most important subject on the Island: who makes the best fudge.

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Location: Mackinaw City

What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there a specific age limit for this tour, or can kids join too?

A: There isn’t a strict age limit, so kids can totally join! It's a great family activity, but keep in mind that younger kids might need some help keeping up on the bike. Just make sure everyone’s comfortable riding a bike and can handle some of the hills and trails around the island. Plus, it’s always more fun when the whole family is exploring together!

Q: How does the audio guide work? Can you pause or rewind?

A: Yeah, the audio guide is super user-friendly! You can pause, rewind, and even play it offline. It's all managed through the VoiceMap app, so once you download it, you just follow along the route, and you can listen at your own pace. It’s great for taking breaks whenever you want to enjoy the views!

Q: What if the weather sucks on our tour day? Can we reschedule?

A: Great question! Since it's a self-guided tour, you can choose when to do it, even if the weather isn't perfect. If you find out the forecast is bad on your planned day, just pick another day to go. The audio tour is available for unlimited use, so there's no stress if you need to change plans!

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Mackinac Island cycling tour!

So, I found this self-guided cycling audio tour around Mackinac Island and I'm thinking it would be the perfect gift for my parents. They love cycling and history! The fact that it includes so much cool info about the island and lets them go at their own pace is awesome. Plus, who doesn’t love fudge?! Wondering if anyone’s done this tour and what they thought?

Questions about the Mackinac Island cycling tour experience!

I’m really considering this self-guided cycling tour for my sister’s birthday. She’s super into history and loves nature. Just wondering about the routes—are they hard to ride? Also, what's the best time of year to go?