Moderate Access Access may be limited for some visitors with mobility impairments in these buildings: McGulpin House (D) has one entrance step and the door is 31” wide. A steep ramp leads to the Blacksmith Shop (B). Restrooms at the Visitor’s Center are functionally accessible. Downtown Historic Buildings: Difficult Access Alternate rear entrance. Follow ramp around building. Elevator access inside to second floor. Dr. Beaumont Museum Access may be difficult for some visitors with mobili- Biddle House ty impairments in these buildings: Benjamin Blacksmith Shop Stairs lead to the Mission Church (F). McGulpin House Mission Church Nature Trails Miles of island trails offer a variety of experiences and connect many areas of interest. All trails have at least one Alternate Exits length of steep slope. Watch for carriages and horses on paved roads, and bicyclists on bike paths. Walking trails Biddle House/Blacksmith Shop yard (A/B): A turn- have gravel or wood chip surfaces. For more information, consult the Historic Mackinac Visitor’s Guide or guest stile may necessitate exiting this area through the service representatives at the downtown Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Visitor’s Center. house. Staff is available for help.
Moderate Access Difficult Access Access may be limited for some visitors with Five to eight entrance steps to these buildings mobility impairments in these buildings: may make access difficult for visitors with The Officers’ Hill Quarters (11) has narrow mobility impairments: hallways, thresholds and stairs to the second floor. Post Bathhouse (4) North Blockhouse* (10) Two entrance steps lead to the Guardhouse (17). Schoolhouse (9) West Blockhouse (12) Outdoor surfaces are wooden boardwalks and grass Tea Room* (15) East Blockhouse (20) Upper Gun Platform*(19) Fort Entrances *Alternate programs provided. The ramp leading to the South Sally Port (18) Alternate Programs entrance is very steep and there are 27 steps at the Accessible service for the Tea Room (15) is avail- top. This entrance in NOT accessible for visitors us- able on the covered piazza at the rear of the Offic- ing wheelchairs. Please use Fort Street to connect you to the Avenue of Flags entrance. ers’ Stone Quarters (14). Alternate Building Entrances The cannon demonstration, located up a flight of A small elevator in the Soldiers’ Barracks (7) The following buildings have stairs on the Gun Platform (19), is shown live on a connects the two levels of Fort Mackinac. The alternate ramped entrances: television monitor at the Water Well (21). All other elevator does not accommodate most motorized Enter the Post Headquarters (2) through the scheduled programs are held in accessible areas. wheelchairs. Elevator entrance locations: Quartermaster’s Storehouse (3). A video program is available west of the North Parade Ground Level: Near Restrooms (6). Enter the Officers’ Stone Quarters (14) through Blockhouse (10) exhibit. Avenue of Flags Level: Barracks rear porch, the back porch of the building. second door. Alternate North Sally Port entrance to lower level.
Difficult Access Access may be difficult for some visitors with mobility impairments in these buildings: Stairs lead to the Powder Magazine (18). Entrance is from the Chevalier House. Interior stairs in the British Trader’s House (9) lead to Outdoor surfaces are the Archaeology Exhibit. A video is available – see Alter- nate Programs below. hard packed gravel, grass and sand. Outdoor surfaces are paved side- walks and grassy surfaces. Moderate Access Access may be limited for some visitors with Difficult Access mobility impairments in these buildings: Alternate Programs and Entrances Access may be difficult for some Chevalier House(19) has one entrance step. A ramp is located on the west side of the Priest’s visitors with mobility impairments in Merchant’s, Soldier’s and Trader’s houses (15) House (12). this area: doors are 29.5” wide. A video on the underground exhibit “Treasures from Confined curved staircase leads to The Priest’s House (11) has two sets of the Sand” is available at the entrance in the British Trader’s the tower in the lighthouse. entrance steps and a 3” level change within the House (9). Contact a costumed interpreter. building. Cannon Firings (2) are located on a packed Alternate Programs gravel surface that is sometimes covered with a A video on the tower tour is locat- layer of sand. ed at base of the tower. The Native American Encampment (1) area Path to the Fort from the Visitor’s Center has a grass surface. A 500 foot path leads from the Visitor’s Center to the Paths near the Barnyard and Corrals (21) are fort. A layer of sand sometimes covers the hard packed sometimes covered with sand. trail. The inland route to the land gate (left path) is recom- mended.
Moderate Access Difficult Access Access may be limited for some visitors with Natural conditions make access on these trails mobility impairments in these areas: difficult for visitors with mobility impairments: Loop 1 (Mill Pond Trail) and Loop 2 Loop 3 (Beaver Pond Trail) (Evergreen Trail) are hard-packed gravel but natu- Eagle’s Flight Zip Line* Outdoor surfaces include various surfaces. ral slopes and gravel surfaces may be difficult for Treetop Discovery Tower & Climbing Wall* some visitors. Forest Canopy Bridge* Alternate Entrances The Picnic Area (3) is covered by grass. *Adventure Tour elements
A ramped boardwalk near the Visitor’s Center Surfaces around the Unexcavated Building (1) leads to the west side of Loop 1, near the Sites (10) are covered by grass. Programs Overlook (12). Another ramped boardwalk near The Adventure Tour is a separate ticket and the Sawpit Area (9) leads to the trail on the east price. All elements of this tour are difficult access side of Loop 1. for those with mobility impairments. A ramp is located on the east side of the British Workshop (8).
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Museum and Park Services Access Accessible parking spaces are located at the Visitor’s Centers at The historic and natural environments of the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Center, Old Mackinac Point Light- Straits of Mackinac sometimes present impedi- house, and Colonial Michilimackinac. Wheelchairs are available for ments to accessibility. Blowing sand, natural trails and steep grades can make traveling diffi- loan at most admission areas on a first-come, first-served basis. cult. Many 18th and 19th century buildings have entrance steps, narrow doorways and oth- er physical barriers. Site maps are available in large print format at admission areas. Continuous effort is made to make all aspects of Mackinac State Historic Parks accessible. Scripts of some site demonstrations are available for loan at admission Where possible, physical changes have re- areas. moved barriers. Alternate programs or services provide additional access opportunities and future projects will continue to improve access. Captioning is provided for the A/V programs at all sites. Getting to Fort Mackinac Service animals are permitted at all sites and in all buildings. Passenger ferries and airplanes take visitors to Mackinac Island. Three private companies operate boats to the island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Air-taxi service from Pellston and St. Ignace is also available. Motorized These symbols are used on site maps and some signs to vehicles are not allowed on Mackinac Island, provide general access information. however, personal motorized devices are al- lowed with permissions. Please contact us for Additional More information is available in this guide about alternate more details. Information programs, services or entrances. Fort Mackinac’s most accessible entrance is located on the north side of the site and can be Accessible These buildings/areas meet the requirements for easy access. Sur- reached in several ways. The ramp leading to face materials are firm and ramps are provided for changes of level. the south entrance has 27steps at the top. This entrance is NOT recommended for visitors using wheelchairs. The most immediate route Moderate One or two steps, loose surface materials, or high thresholds may from downtown is to follow Fort Street up the Access limit access for visitors with mobility impairments. Assistance may west side of the fort. This road is very steep be helpful. and may be difficult for some visitors. Other less direct roads also lead to the north entrance.
Difficult Three or more steps or unstable surfaces make access difficult for Horse-drawn carriage tours and taxis leaving Access some visitors. Assistance may be necessary. from downtown locations will transport visitors to the north side of the fort. A taxi with a lift Please ask museum or park staff for any assistance we can provide. may be available.