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A PDF of the Printed Guide to Access TO BE USED WITH SITE MAPS SITE WITH USED BE TO MUSEUM & PARK SERVICES future projects will continue to improve access. improve to continue will projects future HISTORIC DOWNTOWN services provide additional access opportunities and and opportunities access additional provide services n Accessible parking spaces are located at the Visitor’s Centers at Historic MACKINAC changes have removed barriers. Alternate programs or or programs Alternate barriers. removed have changes Mill Creek Discovery Park, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Colonial Historic Parks accessible. Where possible, physical physical possible, Where accessible. Parks Historic Michilimackinac. Wheelchairs are available for loan at most admission areas on a n American Fur Company Store/ Efforts are made to make all aspects of Mackinac State State Mackinac of aspects all make to made are Efforts first-come, first-served basis. Dr. Beaumont Museum n Site maps are available in large print format at admission areas. n Biddle House and other physical barriers. barriers. physical other and n n Captioning is provided for the movies at all sites. century buildings have entrance steps, narrow doorways, doorways, narrow steps, entrance have buildings century Benjamin Blacksmith Shop grades can make traveling difficult. Many 18th and 19th 19th and 18th Many difficult. traveling make can grades n n Service animals are permitted at all sites and in all buildings. McGulpin House accessibility. Blowing sand, natural trails, and steep steep and trails, natural sand, Blowing accessibility. n Mission Church of Mackinac sometimes present impediments to to impediments present sometimes Mackinac of The historic and natural environments of the Straits Straits the of environments natural and historic The DIFFICULT ACCESS FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES WITH VISITORS FOR Access may be difficult for some GUIDE TO ACCESS TO GUIDE visitors with mobility impairments in SYMBOLS these buildings: The following symbols are used on site maps and some signs to provide general n Stairs lead to the Mission Church E access information: MODERATE ACCESS Additional Information Access may be limited for some More information is available in this Guide to Access about alternate programs, visitors with mobility impairments in services, or entrances. these buildings: n McGulpin House D has one entrance - These buildings/areas meet the requirements for easy access. Surface step and the door is 31” wide. materials are firm and ramps are provided for elevation changes. n A steep ramp leads to the Blacksmith Shop B . - One or two steps, loose surface materials, or high thresholds may limit access n Restrooms at the Visitor’s Center are for visitors with mobility impairments. Assistance may be helpful. functionally accessible. - Three or more steps or unstable surfaces make access difficult for some ALTERNATE EXITS visitors. Assistance may be necessary. n Biddle House/Blacksmith Shop yard ( A / B ): A turnstile may require Following is information for each of our sites on accessibility issues. exiting this area through the house. The numbers correspond to numbers on the individual site maps. Staff is available for help. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN mackinacparks.com MACKINAC ©2017 Mackinac Island State Park Commission n Schoolhouse 9 ALTERNATE PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PATH TO THE FORT n West Blockhouse 12 n Accessible service for the Tea Room 15 is n The Adventure Tour is a separate ticket FROM THE VISITOR’S CENTER available on the covered piazza at the rear and price. All elements of this tour are n Tea Room* 15 n A 500 foot path leads from the Visitor’s of the Officers’ Stone Quarters14 . difficult to access for those with mobility Center to the fort. A layer of sand n East Blockhouse 20 n The cannon demonstration, located up impairments. sometimes covers the hard-packed n Upper Gun Platform* 19 a flight of stairs on the Gun Platform 19 , trail. The inland route to the Land Gate GETTING TO FORT MACKINAC is shown live on a television monitor at *Alternate programs provided. 22 (left path) is recommended. Passenger ferries and airplanes take visitors 21 the Water Well . All other scheduled DIFFICULT ACCESS to Mackinac Island. Two private companies programs are held in accessible areas. Natural conditions make access on these operate boats to the island MODERATE ACCESS ALTERNATE PROGRAMS n A video program is available west of the trails difficult for visitors with mobility from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Access may be limited for some visitors with AND ENTRANCES North Blockhouse 10 exhibit. impairments: Air-taxi service from Pellston and St. Ignace mobility impairments in these buildings: n A video on the underground exhibit is also available. Motorized vehicles are n Loop 3 (Beaver Pond Trail) Treasures from the Sand is available n The Officers’ Hill Quarters11 has narrow not allowed on Mackinac Island; however, at the entrance in the Northwest hallways, thresholds and stairs to the n Eagle’s Flight Zip Line* 16 Outdoor surfaces are gravel, grass and sand. personal motorized devices are allowed Rowhouse 7 . second floor. with permission. Please contact us for n Treetop Discovery Tower n The north Church door 10 is not more details. n Two entrance steps lead to the & Climbing Wall* 17 DIFFICULT ACCESS accessible; use the main south Guardhouse 17 . Access may be difficult for some visitors with n Forest Canopy Bridge* 18 entrance. Fort Mackinac’s most accessible mobility impairments in these buildings: entrance is located on the north side of *Adventure Tour elements the site and can be reached in several ALTERNATE BUILDING ENTRANCES n Stairs lead to the Powder Magazine 19 . ways. The most immediate route from The following buildings have alternate ALTERNATE REAR ENTRANCE Entrance is from the South Southeast MODERATE ACCESS downtown is to follow Fort Street up ramped entrances: n Follow ramp around building. Elevator Rowhouse 18 . Access may be limited for some visitors the west side of the fort. This road is access inside to the second floor. n Enter the Post Headquarters 2 through with mobility impairments in these areas: n Interior stairs in the Northwest Rowhouse 7 very steep and may be difficult for some the Quartermaster’s Storehouse 3 . lead to the archaeology exhibit. visitors. Other less direct roads also lead n Loop 1 (Mill Pond Trail) and Loop 2 A movie is available — see Alternate n Enter the Officers’ Stone Quarters14 to the north entrance. (Evergreen Trail) are hard-packed gravel, Programs below. through the back porch of the building. but natural slopes and gravel surfaces The ramp leading to the south entrance may be difficult for some visitors. has 27 steps at the top. This entrance MODERATE ACCESS Outdoor surfaces are paved side-walks ALTERNATE ENTRANCES n and grassy surfaces. is NOT accessible for visitors using The Picnic Area 3 is covered by grass. Access may be limited for some visitors with wheelchairs. Horse-drawn carriage tours n The ramp leading to the South Sally n Surfaces around the Unexcavated mobility impairments in these buildings: and taxis leaving from downtown locations Port 18 entrance is very steep and there Building Sites 10 are covered by grass. DIFFICULT ACCESS will transport visitors to the north side of are 27 steps at the top. This entrance is n South Southeast Rowhouse 18 has one Access may be difficult for some visitors the fort. A taxi with a lift may be available. NOT accessible for visitors using wheel- Miles of island trails offer a variety of entrance step. chairs. Please use Fort Street to connect experiences and connect many areas of ALTERNATE ENTRANCES with mobility impairments in this area: n Merchant’s, Soldier’s and Trader’s Houses Outdoor surfaces in the fort are wooden you to the Avenue of Flags entrance. interest. All trails have at least one length of n A ramped boardwalk near the Visitor’s n 11 doors are 29.5” wide. Confined curved staircase leads to the boardwalks and grass. n A small elevator in the Soldiers’ Barracks 7 steep slope. Watch for carriages and horses Center 1 leads to the west side of tower 3 in the lighthouse. n The Priest’s House 8 has two sets of connects the two levels of Fort Mackinac. on paved roads, and bicyclists on bike paths. Loop 1, near the Overlook 12 . Walking trails have gravel or wood chip entrance steps and a 3” level change DIFFICULT ACCESS The elevator accommodates only smaller Another ramped boardwalk near the surfaces. For more information, consult the 9 within the building. ALTERNATE PROGRAMS Five to eight entrance steps to these motorized wheelchairs. Elevator entrance Sawpit Area leads to the trail on the Historic Mackinac Visitor’s Guide or guest AND ENTRANCES buildings may make access difficult for locations: Parade Ground Level: Near east side of Loop 1. n Cannon Firings 2 are located on a packed service representatives at the downtown n n A video on the tower tour is located in visitors with mobility impairments: Restrooms 6 ; Avenue of Flags Level: A ramp is located on the east side of the gravel surface that is sometimes covered Barracks rear porch, second door. Mackinac State Historic Parks Visitor’s Center. British Workshop 8 . with a layer of sand. the Keepers’ Quarters 2 gallery. n Post Bathhouse 4 n Alternate North Sally Port 5 entrance to Outdoor surfaces are hard packed gravel, n The Native American Encampment 1 area n A ramp leads to the south door of the n North Blockhouse* 10 lower level. grass, and sand. has a grass surface. Barn 4 . Ask for assistance for access..
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