Dwightwood Spring — Attraction in Mackinac Island

We stopped here so my son could climb the 270 steps—roughly 20 flights—to see the iconic Arch. He was determined and crushed it! My daughter and her friends opted out, so I stayed back with them. While waiting, we noticed several people drinking from the natural fountain nearby and decided to do the same. Later, we saw the small sign stating the water wasn’t safe to drink—thankfully, we always pray over everything we consume and we’re all okay. Many people were using it to refill water bottles during their 8.2-mile bike ride around the island, so just a heads-up! Beautiful area overall, and a good reminder to read signs...

It is NOT a urinal. So do not try using it as such. I think it would be frowned upon.

Also. Water is posted as non-potable. Not because people were trying to use it as a urinal I'm sure.

Kinda neat little natural spring with a structure built around it. Built in 1909. It has benches and a roof to keep you out of the weather.

Says it provided nice cool water for people traveling by. But don't drink that water because it's...

Dwightwood Spring, on Mackinac Island, features information about Michigan's springs. There are nearby benches to sit on and free bike parking (as I...