Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide

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About this activity

Explore Michigan’s Mackinac Island on a self-guided walking tour highlighting Somewhere in Time's filming locations. This picturesque island, with its preserved Victorian architecture and car-free charm, was the perfect backdrop for the 1912-set film. Starting at the iconic "Somewhere in Time Tree," you’ll visit spots like Windermere Point and Marquette Park while hearing insider stories from Dan Dewey, a production assistant and island resident. Along the way, gain behind-the-scenes insights into how the movie was made and the challenges of filming on this unique, timeless island.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
Included: The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Start your journey at the "Somewhere in Time" Tree, a critical location where Elise famously asks Richard, "Is it you?" This iconic tree sets the tone for the rest of the tour, bringing the magic of the movie’s time-travel plot to life.
Stop 2

Passing by

Pass by Mackinac Island Playground, a charming spot just off the beaten path. Though not a filming location, it captures the island’s quaint, timeless charm that made it the perfect setting for the movie.
Stop 3

Passing by

Glimpse Mackinac Island Public School, nestled in the heart of the island. Its presence provides a window into the everyday life of the island’s residents, who played a key role in supporting the film’s production.
Stop 4

Passing by

Stop at Windermere Point, a scenic spot with breathtaking views of the water and the nearby lighthouse. This location was used for key scenes, blending the island’s natural beauty with the film's romantic storyline.
Stop 5

Passing by

As you pass by Round Island Passage Lighthouse, appreciate its picturesque presence on the horizon. Though not a central filming spot, its proximity to the island adds to the overall atmosphere of the movie.
Marquette Park

Passing by

Walk through Marquette Park, where some memorable outdoor scenes were filmed against the backdrop of Mackinac’s iconic Victorian architecture. The park’s wide-open spaces offered the perfect stage for many pivotal moments.
Stop 7

Passing by

End your tour at Mission Point Resort, the final scene of the movie’s grand conclusion. This historic site provided the perfect setting for the emotional climax, capturing the essence of Mackinac Island’s timeless beauty.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Somewhere in Time Rock. Turn left onto Main St. after you depart the ferry docks. Keep walking until you reach a boardwalk. Walk to the end of the boardwalk, then keep walking several yards until you see the Somewhere in Time rock amongst the trees on the water side

End point

The tour ends at Mission Point Theatre.

Using your ticket

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DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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