Grand Marais Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pretty colors and patterns.
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
Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort

3 out of 5
22020 E Coast Guard Pt Grand Marais MI
The price is ฿5,522 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿5,522
฿6,184 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Grand Marais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum and Pickle Barrel ...
7.8/10 Good! (36 reviews)
Fantastic hotel. The rooms were spotless and surprisingly spacious. The staff was friendly and always ready to help with anything we needed. It’s just a quick 5-minute walk to an absolutely gorgeous beach. We’ll 100% be staying here again next time we’re in town.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort
Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites

Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
420 M28 East Munising MI
The price is ฿3,007 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿3,007
฿3,368 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Munising. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,104 reviews)
Room was clean. Good location for snowmobiling trip.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

2.5 out of 5
E8890 M-28 Munising MI
The price is ฿3,436 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,436
฿3,849 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Always great

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG
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EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

3 out of 5
E9026 M-28 Munising MI
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Munising. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hiking/biking on-site. Popular attractions Munising Falls and Grand Island are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
This was a last minute weekend in Oct stay! I am so glad we found EXPLORE and they had availability!! We stayed in a studio cabin. We did not use any of the provided appliances so I cannot comment on those. Place was clean! Comfortable! Shower was perfect after a long day or two of hikes! There are ...

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls
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Popular places to visit

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 spend time at 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

Light Keepers House Museum

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

Light Keepers House Museum

Pickle Barrel House Museum

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

Pickle Barrel House Museum

Buck Lake

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

Buck Lake