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

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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 holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker 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 16 Oct 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
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
We’ve stayed in this house before and knew it would be perfect for a Snow Mobiling weekend with 3 other couples. What stands out about the house is that every little thing is thought of. The kitchen is fully stocked- crock pot, blender, Keurig, etc. The beds are so comfortable, the garage for the ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !
Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!

Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum ...
Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker 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 16 Oct 2025

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!
Perfect Grand Marais Get-Away! Pictured Rocks, snowmobile trails, beaches, etc

Perfect Grand Marais Get-Away! Pictured Rocks, snowmobile trails, beaches, etc

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light Keepers ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Absolutely amazing home!!! The view was just so perfect!!! Would stay here again, host was amazing!

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Perfect Grand Marais Get-Away! Pictured Rocks, snowmobile trails, beaches, etc
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
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
We’ve stayed in this house before and knew it would be perfect for a Snow Mobiling weekend with 3 other couples. What stands out about the house is that every little thing is thought of. The kitchen is fully stocked- crock pot, blender, Keurig, etc. The beds are so comfortable, the garage for the ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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