- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Cheboygan, Michigan, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Marinas, Movie Theaters, Breweries and History Museums.
- From Aloha State Park to Duncan Bay Boat Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cheboygan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
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7725 E. Wilderness Park Dr., Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park is protected public land that features exceptionally starry skies and light polution is mitigated to make the stars stand out even more. Visitors can access a self-guided cell phone tour through points of interest at the park.
17.4 Miles
Michinaw City's McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site features a self-guided tour and a historic barn reconstruction. The lighthouse is next to The Headlands recreational park and offers a picnic area and special events, such as Triple Fright Night.
18.3 Miles
The Straits State Park has 275 modern campsites that feature electricity, fire rings and picnic tables. It semi modern waterfront sites that have a view of the Mackinac Bridge and are 1/2 mile from the ferries that travel to and from Mackinac Island.
18.6 Miles
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.
18.9 Miles
Deer Ranch is the place where kids love to play with the deer and feed them. There are carrots and saltines available at sales counters, friendly staff and a reasonal entry fee.
18.9 Miles
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.
18.9 Miles
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.
19.0 Miles
Bridge View Park offers dramatic vistas of the Mackinac Bridge and across the Straits to a rebuilt Fort Michillimackinac. A telescope provides closeups of the bridge and video monitors allow for more detailed exploration of the bridge project.
19.1 Miles
Located next to the freeway past Father Marquette Memorial the Bridge View Park has a clear view of the bridge at the base of the bridge. They have a building with restrooms and a history of the building of the bridge and a close view of the Mackinac Bridge.
19.2 Miles
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.