Castle Rock - Saint Ignace, Michigan

05/08/2026

24 hours away! 😁

05/05/2026

📍 Castle Rock is BACK for the 2026 season!

Mark your calendars — opening day is May 9, 2026! 🙌

After a long winter, one of Michigan’s most iconic roadside stops is ready to welcome visitors again. Climb over 170 steps to the top and take in breathtaking views of the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Huron, and even Mackinac Island on a clear day.

🌄 Nearly 200 feet above the surrounding area
👀 Views stretching up to 20 miles
💵 Just $1 to climb
🛍️ Gift shop full of classic UP souvenirs

Whether you’re heading across the bridge or exploring the Upper Peninsula, this is a must-stop spot for the season.

Who’s making the climb this year? 👇

Open daily at 9:00 am, mid-May through mid-October.
3 miles north of St. Ignace on I-75 BS Loop

04/10/2026

Spring has…sprung?! There is still plenty of snow yet for Mother Nature to melt away but that isn’t stopping us!

Let’s all shrug off the winter blues and get excited! We are just around the corner from our Opening Day in 2026!

As tradition, we fully anticipate to be open on Mother’s Day weekend! 💐☀️🌸

See yall soon 😁

10/21/2025

Closed till May 2026! See y’all then 🤙🏼✌🏼

10/18/2025

One last hurrah for the 2025 season atop Castle Rock! Our last day is tomorrow, 10/19

Like each year, we are thankful for the many of you who stop by and say hi! 👋

Wrapping up 96 seasons in business, we’ll see you all again for 97 😏

Safe winter everyone ❄️☃️

09/03/2025

Fall Hours:
9-7 on weekdays
9-8 on weekends

Be sure to call if you have any questions on closing hours! 906-643-8268

08/19/2025

Thanks for the stop Andy and his family MI Playground !!

06/26/2025

49th Annual St. Ignace Car Show is this weekend!

If you find yourself in St. Ignace, be sure to check out the events happening each day. Everything from live music, craft shows, and the hundreds of people’s prize possessions…their beautiful cars!

Have a safe weekend everyone!

🫣SNEAK PEEK SUNDAY!
49th Annual St. Ignace Car Show Weekend - June 26-28, 2025!
You are invited to one of the largest ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS car shows in the country. Over 800 show vehicles on the main street through downtown St. Ignace on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron. St. Ignace – Big Time car show with our famous Small Town charm!

Schedule of Events
Thursday June 26: Cruise Night hosted by Kewadin Casinos with $10 free slot play. Staging at 6 PM, Cruise at 7 PM. Registration is required to participate in Cruise Night

Movie on the Bay at American Legion Park at dusk.

Friday June 27: For the 42nd year, the Down Memory Lane Parade will begin at 7 PM. If you want to be in the parade, you MUST be at the airport no later than 6:30 PM. The Down Memory Lane Parade will be streaming live on 100.7 FM radio. Registration is required to participate in the parade.

Saturday June 28: The Big Show! 8 AM – 4 PM. All of downtown from Church Street to Marquette is closed for the show from 5 AM – 5 PM. Check out live music throughout town, vendors in the St. Ignace Marina parking lot and a few select locations, special guests, and more! Details will be updated as soon as they are confirmed. Fireworks at Dusk.

Saturday June 28: Awards Ceremony 3:30pm at the registration tent (St. Ignace Marina)

06/23/2025

05/20/2025

Good afternoon folks!

Here, we’d like to showcase some of our new t-shirts and sweatshirts for this year!

We love our Upper Peninsula lifestyle and tradition and hope you do too!

Be sure to grab a ball cap from our great selection!

See you all this summer ☀️👋

05/09/2025

Hello 2025 everyone! The snow has melted and the sun is shining for our Opening Day! ☀️

Our doors are open and we hope to see you all again this summer season! 🇺🇸

Our *early* season closing hours may vary pending on our Northern Michigan weather. Please call if you plan to visit during the evening hours. 906-643-8268!

Safe travels everyone and enjoy your summer! 😁

Open daily at 9:00 am, mid-May through mid-October.
3 miles north of St. Ignace on I-75 BS Loop