Headlands International Dark Sky Park Tours

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Stroll through Headlands International Dark Sky Park and appreciate the work being put in to preserve this distinctive area.

You'll soon discover why this Mackinaw City nature reserve is popular with travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, Mackinac Bridge, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Wilderness State Park are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

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Great Lakes Inn

Great Lakes Inn

2 out of 5
per person
Aug 5 - Aug 9
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Austin (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)
6.2/10 (759 reviews)
Was clean and orderly, shower was pretty old but overall was fine and prices was right. Breakfast was 3 hotels down, probably because it was off-saeson.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City/Bridgeview Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City/Bridgeview Area

2 out of 5
per person
Aug 5 - Aug 9
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Austin (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)
6.8/10 (913 reviews)
Lady at check in was not very welcoming. When I reserved the room on the internet, it said I could pay cash at check in. When I checked in, the lady said I could only with card. When a sign clearly said I could pay cash. But the lady behind the counter said no only card. I was also not told there was a 50.00 deposit at check in when I reserved the room Very confusing check in at 10:30 pm.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023

Island House Hotel

Island House Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
Aug 5 - Aug 9
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Austin (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great place. Will definitely stay again!!!

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Reviews of Headlands International Dark Sky Park

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2019

Amazing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 11, 2019

We were there during the monarch butterfly migration. Hundreds of butterflies everywhere. It was amazing.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Aug 7, 2019

It rained so we couldn’t seethe stars

5/5 - Excellent

Lost_Caravel
May 31, 2019

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Best Lodging Options Near Headlands International Dark Sky Park

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront
3 out of 5
701 S Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront
Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City
Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City
2.5 out of 5
109 S Nicolet St, Mackinaw City, MI
Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn
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2.5 out of 5
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
364 N Louvingney St, Nwq I-75 & Sinclair Road, Mackinaw City, MI
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City, an IHG Hotel
Cabins of Mackinaw
Cabins of Mackinaw
2.5 out of 5
712 South Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI
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Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
929 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI
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Historic Cottage on the Best Beach in the Mackinaw Area
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Historic Cottage on the Best Beach in the Mackinaw Area
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
3.5 out of 5
11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI
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Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark
Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark
2.5 out of 5
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