Bridge View Park: Where the Two Lakes Meet and the Bridge Towers Above

Bridge View Park looks out over the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron come together beneath the towering Mackinac Bridge. Catch a jaw-dropping sunset, soak in the quiet by the water, or snap a photo—no matter how you spend your time here, the views are some of the best in Michigan.

A Space Designed for Visitors

Located just west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority fare plaza, Bridge View Park is designed with accessibility in mind. The observation building has displays about the area’s history and the engineering marvel of the Mackinac Bridge, which has connected Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas since its completion in 1957. With picnic pavilions, plenty of paved parking, and breathtaking views of the bridge, the park offers a perfect spot to relax and take in the beauty and significance of this iconic structure.