Mackinaw City, Michigan is a small town located right at the top of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. As of July 2008, the population was 840. Being located on the banks of the Straits of Mackinac next to the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City is a popular tourists destination with many activities available. Notably, several water parks are located in Mackinaw City as well as nearby.
Thunder Falls Water Park is located in Mackinaw City. It features 12 slides spread over 20 acres. The Park has body slides, tube slides, and speed slides, and a Lazy River run for people looking for a more leisurely experience. The park is open during the summer months. The park has showers and lockers available, as well as food service. (References 1)
Thunder Falls Water Park
P.O. Box 903
Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701
231-436-6000
thunderfallswaterpark.com
Aquagrand Mackinaw Inn & Waterpark is also located in Mackinaw. It combines a water park with a hotel. The Aquagrand is located on more than 7,000 feet of private beach. The water park has both indoor and outdoor rides and includes spa and sauna facilities. Rooms come with a free hot breakfast every morning, cable television, in-room coffee and refrigerators, ironing boards and irons, and hair dryers. (References 2)
Aquagrand Mackinaw Inn & Waterpark
907 South Huron
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231-436-8831
mackinaw-city.com/lodging/aquagrand/
The next closest water park to Mackinaw City is in Boyne Mountain, about 44 miles away, and is call the Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park. The park covers more than 88,000 square feet, with five water slides, a small children's pool, wet climbing walls, an activity pool, a lazy river, and two hot tubs, among other attractions. The park is opened year-round.
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
Boyne Mountain
1 Boyne Mountain Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231-549-7918
avalanchebay.com/Hours/index.html
