Bridge View Park
Bridge View Park
4.5
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RICART75
Peru, IN2,455 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This Park is one of the great assets of St Ignace.
Though our last visit here was in 2019 (prior to Covid); we still remember how much we enjoyed the experience (see Nov. 2019 TA review).
On this occasion, we came with some smoked trout from Manleys; and fries & diet-coke from McDonald's (Clyde's was too crowded/busy).
Having a tasty meal, while enjoying wonderful Bridge & Lake views; is a very satisfying way to spend a few hours. (Since this year there were signs posted, we put our fish skin & waste in the trash....much to the dismay of the ever watchful seagulls.)
This well-maintained, and nicely structured Park; provides a solid opportunity, to immerse in the natural beauty, this part of Michigan offers.
Though our last visit here was in 2019 (prior to Covid); we still remember how much we enjoyed the experience (see Nov. 2019 TA review).
On this occasion, we came with some smoked trout from Manleys; and fries & diet-coke from McDonald's (Clyde's was too crowded/busy).
Having a tasty meal, while enjoying wonderful Bridge & Lake views; is a very satisfying way to spend a few hours. (Since this year there were signs posted, we put our fish skin & waste in the trash....much to the dismay of the ever watchful seagulls.)
This well-maintained, and nicely structured Park; provides a solid opportunity, to immerse in the natural beauty, this part of Michigan offers.
Written 24 November 2024
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romanpiekosz
Chicago, IL8,983 contributions
Oct 2021
You cannot have a better view of the Bridge.
Park is really nice, full of flowers(even in October).
I was there twice. The first time it was part of the Bridge Tour, but weather screwed us up, so there was …no visible bridge!
Second time was much better. Beautiful sun, almost no clouds. Beside of bridge, you can see great sunset and some birds(geese, ducks and cormorants).
I strongly recommend this place. Bring your camera or phone!
RomanP
Park is really nice, full of flowers(even in October).
I was there twice. The first time it was part of the Bridge Tour, but weather screwed us up, so there was …no visible bridge!
Second time was much better. Beautiful sun, almost no clouds. Beside of bridge, you can see great sunset and some birds(geese, ducks and cormorants).
I strongly recommend this place. Bring your camera or phone!
RomanP
Written 29 October 2021
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RJSJR
Muskegon, MI410 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
I was looking for a different spot for my wife to photograph the straits and the Bridge. This is a beautiful park with amazing views. There is some historical markers there also. It was February and 11 degrees but still beautiful. I can only imagine what it would look like in the summer.
Written 19 February 2022
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Sara O
39 contributions
Sept 2021
Easy to drive to, great view of the bridge and lots of water access to rock hunt. We spent an hour searching for interesting rocks and beach glass. There's no tables for picnic if that's what you are looking for and to access the water you do need to climb down giant chunks of cement so be careful if you are fragile.
Written 4 October 2021
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original_ck1
Fishers, IN171 contributions
June 2012 • Couples
My husband and I finally got to cross over the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula during our most recent visit to Michigan. The bridge is an amazing architectural feat and it was such a cool experience to travel across all 5 miles of it. After crossing the bridge and pulling away from the toll booth, you'll see a sign for a Bridge Viewing Spot. If you follow the signs, they will lead you to Bridge View Park. It's a great spot to view the Mackinac Bridge and take pictures. There's a little information center with restrooms, as well as a history of the inception and building of the bridge. Worth a look-see!!!
Written 14 June 2012
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jade13mae
Ohio84 contributions
Aug 2020
The park is a great location to take pictures of the Mackinac Bridge. The park is clean and has plenty of good parking.
Written 25 August 2020
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marypoppinswannabe
Limerick, PA140 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A small little out of the way park to get a great view of the bridge. It was pleasant enough to take a chair and just sit and read a book.
Written 28 August 2024
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Julie H
Wooster, OH211 contributions
Aug 2022
This little park has an excellent view of the bridge and the ships passing thru. They were doing some work to clear the view even more. My husband had fun interacting with the sea gulls.
Written 28 August 2022
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297ceciliaw
Portage, IN174 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
The view of the bridge was spectacular!! Very peaceful with lots of places to sit and just unwind ! The sea gulls were singing the songs of the strait.
Written 6 August 2020
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Lori N
Waterford, VA121 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
If a breathtaking view of the Mackinac Bridge is something that you’re looking for this is the place to go! No matter what the weather is the view is amazing. Nice area to just take in the up north Michigan breezes and have a feeling of calmness come over you. A favorite spot when ever we go to the bridge. A must do for sure!
Written 22 October 2019
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There are no grills in Bridge View Park however there is a roadside park a couple of miles to the west which has grills and picnic tables and also overlooks Lake Michigan and the bridge.
Written 13 August 2017
Lizzythegreat
Knoxville, Tennessee
Does anyone know if you can have your wedding ceremony at this park? If so do they allow chair set up and is there a fee? Thanks
Written 7 January 2016
To best answer I suggest you contact the park authority. They may allow weddings but not chair sets. It would be ashame if you make plans for something more than can be answered.
Google the park and find the contact information.
Written 29 July 2016
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