Grand Marais

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Pretty colors and patterns.
All the colors are what gives the Lakeshore its name.
The village of Grand Marais, on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is one of the oldest inhabited places on the Great Lakes. Native Americans camped along its beautiful natural harbor, naming it Kitchi-bitobig, or "Great Pond." The French voyageurs traded furs along these shores, and in the early 1860s, a trading post was established. The lumber boom soon followed, and by the mid-1890s, Grand Marais was a bustling town of 2,000 inhabitants. The good times did not last, and by 1911, the sawmills closed, the railroad pulled out, and almost overnight the population dwindled to a mere 200 or so. But Grand Marais refused to die, and those hardy individuals who stayed somehow found a way to make a living, many in the commercial and sport fishing industries. The opening of a state road into town brought vacationers to enjoy the many recreational delights of the area. Today Grand Marais is a popular tourist destination that still retains its small-town friendliness and historic atmosphere.
Grand Marais is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula(UP). Winter is long and cold in the UP with substantial amounts of snow. February each year Grand Mara is is a checkpoint for the UP200 dog sled race. Teams of 12 dogs compete, what an incredible sight. #OnTheRoad
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Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

2.5 out of 5
E8890 M-28 Munising MI
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The staff is customer focused, and wants to make sure all guest are comfortable. We were there for the blizzard March 16 2026, and they actually made pizza in the evening twice to make sure guests were fed. They left the kitchen breakfast area open all day. They cared more about people than dollars. ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising

2 out of 5
28 M-28 Munising MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
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Nice place. Clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our one night stay. Only down side is the sulfer smell from the shower water.

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Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites

Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
420 M28 East Munising MI
Stay at this hotel in Munising. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
Loved the pool/hot tub/sauna area.. wasn't too stuffy from condensation. Enjoyed the room amenities and layout. Was very nice and peaceful. Will definitely stay again.

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3 out of 5
E9026 M-28 Munising MI
Stay at this cabin in Munising. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hiking/biking on site. Popular attractions Munising Falls and Grand Island are located ...
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This stay was a disaster. The map pin is completely wrong — the cabin is 3.5 miles from Munising, not on the water, and not even in city limits. It sits on a busy highway with constant semi-truck traffic and engine braking, making it impossible to sleep. A white noise machine was provided but not ...

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Sable Falls at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Grand Marais Michigan

Sable Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sable Falls during your travels in Grand Marais. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Sable Falls
Log Slide Overlook Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Log Slide Scenic Overlook

Learn about the local history of Grand Marais when you take a trip to Log Slide Scenic Overlook. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Log Slide Scenic Overlook
Panoramic view of autumn tree reflections in Little Beaver lake in Pictured rocks national lake shore in Michigan upper peninsula.

Beaver Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Beaver Lake during your travels in Grand Marais. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Beaver Lake

Pickle Barrel House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pickle Barrel House Museum in Grand Marais. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Pickle Barrel House Museum

Light Keepers House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Light Keepers House Museum during your trip to Grand Marais. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Light Keepers House Museum

Wolf Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wolf Lake during your travels in Grand Marais. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Wolf Lake
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