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The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in America, connecting Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas over the Straits of Mackinac. The bridge is a marvel of modern engineering, rising an impressive 200 feet above the water at its highest point, and it carries two lanes of traffic in each direction.

You can approach the bridge from northern Michigan along Interstate 75 at St. Ignace or from Mackinaw City on the southern peninsula. If you would like to experience walking over this amazing bridge, you should time your visit to coincide with the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk in September, which attracts hundreds of eager walkers.

Mackinac Bridge
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