Grand Marais, MI

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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
Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
The house is well setup for groups, we had 16 people and it worked great!

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!
The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !

The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !

Grand Marais MI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
JD is an amazing host; right when we arrived, we noticed a problem with our trailer and JD got back to us within minutes with a recommendation of who could help fix the problem locally. The house is amazing with every amenity you could possibly want. the beds are more comfortable than any 5-star ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

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The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !
Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort

3 out of 5
22020 E Coast Guard Pt Grand Marais MI
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The price is ￥24,139 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
￥24,139
￥27,036 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Grand Marais. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum and Pickle ...
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 Nov 22, 2025

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort
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Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
The house is well setup for groups, we had 16 people and it worked great!

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!
The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !

The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !

Grand Marais MI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
JD is an amazing host; right when we arrived, we noticed a problem with our trailer and JD got back to us within minutes with a recommendation of who could help fix the problem locally. The house is amazing with every amenity you could possibly want. the beds are more comfortable than any 5-star ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !
Ellen Street Haven- perfect 3 bedroom house close to town and snowmobile trails

Ellen Street Haven- perfect 3 bedroom house close to town and snowmobile trails

2 out of 5
Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light Keepers House Museum ...
Our host was very engaging/accommodating!We traveled with some friends to go snowmobiling and wanted a place close yo the trails. This home was very affordable and even had a heated room off the garage for our gear. It’s located close to town and trails.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Ellen Street Haven- perfect 3 bedroom house close to town and snowmobile trails
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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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Light Keepers House Museum

5/5(1 review)

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

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

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

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