- The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Harbor Springs, Michigan, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Ziplines, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
- From Thorne Swift Nature Preserve to Pond Hill Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harbor Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne Falls and Cheboygan.
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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.
26.3 Miles
Modern camping sites is offered at the Aloha State Park, situated along Mullett Lake. Visitors can access a beach, boat launch, hiking trails, picnic shelters, children's playground, and public access restrooms.
26.6 Miles
The Jack Pine Lumberjack Show in Mackinaw City offers shows daily from May through September. Shows feature lumberjacks competing against each other in chopping, sawing, pole climbing, and logroling events.
26.7 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.
27.1 Miles
Hosted by the Mackinaw Trolley Company, Mackinaw Trolley - Day Tours offers guided tours of the bridge and surrounding area. Tours feature entertaining and informative narration by trained and experienced guides.
27.2 Miles
Children can practice their spy skills by navigating areas of inter-crossed laser beams at Spy Quest Laser Maze. The entire maze takes about 15 minutes to complete with a team.
27.3 Miles
Dedicated to all those who helped building the bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Museum was founded by one of the iron workers from that time. It has exhibited thousands of items, including a diving suit, photographs and tools.
27.3 Miles
Mackinaw, Michigan is home to Mackinaw Crossings, a quaint district of shops, restaurants, jewelry boutiques, art galleries and beautiful views. The area is closed to motor vehicles and features many costumed guides and actors who make this historic district come alive.
27.3 Miles
Attempt to find the way through the green laser lights at Spy Quest Laser Maze. The object is to make it though as quickly as possible without touching the lasers.
27.4 Miles
Colonial Michilimackinac is located in Mackinaw City and is an 18th century fort and fur trading village. It has a playground and a museum store with daily events including cannon and musekt firing and walking tours.