Play the city game of Mackinac Island
An interactive adventure through Mackinac Island. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route on Mackinac Island that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk beneath towering trees where sunlight weaves patterns, breathe in the sweet grass of Marquette Park, listen to the gentle whisper of the lake, and watch Fort Mackinac’s white walls gleam against the blue sky. The island’s secret paths await your discovery.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Mackinac Island on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Mackinac Island blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Mackinac Island and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Mackinac Island — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Mackinac Island — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Mackinac Island
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route on Mackinac Island that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk beneath towering trees where sunlight weaves patterns, breathe in the sweet grass of Marquette Park, listen to the gentle whisper of the lake, and watch Fort Mackinac’s white walls gleam against the blue sky. The island’s secret paths await your discovery.
Along the way you'll pass Marquette Park, Mackinac Island State Park Visitors Center, Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island State Park and Fort Holmes — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 7 hidden gems in Mackinac Island that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Mackinac Island
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