Northeastern Michigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

418-51 Red Door County barn in winter with sunset light
418-51 Red Door County barn in winter with sunset light
Tawas Point Lighthouse has been in operation since 1876. #OnTheRoad
Lily pads
Under the Mighty Mac

Where to stay in Northeastern Michigan

Lush green park and tree reflections

Lake Manuka

Though Lake Manuka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Otsego Lake State Park.

Lake Manuka
the beautiful autumn colors with the sun's rays

Michaywe

While visiting Michaywe, you might make a stop by sights like Michaywe Pines Golf Course and Lakes Golf Course.

Michaywe
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Parrott Point

When in Parrott Point, you can plan a visit to Indian River Golf Club and Mullett Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Parrott Point
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Grand View Beach

While Grand View Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chillermania! and Indian River Golf Club.

Grand View Beach
National Harbor iron eagle detail

Downtown Gaylord

While Downtown Gaylord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bavarian Falls Park and Call of the Wild Museum.

Downtown Gaylord
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

3 out of 5
701 S Huron Avenue Mackinaw City MI
Stay at this beach hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,565 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room with a great view of frozen Lake Michigan. Michelle at the front desk is a wonderful hostess.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

3 out of 5
364 N Louvingney St Mackinaw City MI
The price is NZ$153 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$153
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean and cozy room, friendly front desk staff, excellent choice to stay in the area. Close to the highway/bridge and also to restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG
Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

2.5 out of 5
510 S Wisconsin Ave Gaylord MI
The price is NZ$133 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$133
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gaylord. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord
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.
Aloha Beach Club Resort

Aloha Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
3358 US-23 Oscoda MI
Stay at this beach cottage in Oscoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
7.8/10 Good! (60 reviews)
It was a nice property. Loved being at the water. I never saw anything that said you should bring your own towels which was disappointing. Would have been nice to get the check in text a little sooner in the day instead of a half hour before check in (it included that towels were needed). Would certainly ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Aloha Beach Club Resort
Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.

Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.

Mackinaw City MI
Stay at this cottage in Mackinaw City. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wawatam Park and Mackinaw ...
5.2/10 (24 reviews)
The location was ideal to explore upper Michigan, lower Michigan and of course the Island via ferry. The cabin was clean and appealing with the woodwork walls and comfortable beds. I couldn't get hot water out of either sink, but the shower provided it. The kitchen could use bowls (for soup) and ...

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.
Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown

Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown

Mackinaw City MI
Stay at this holiday home in Mackinaw City. Enjoy a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry ...
6/10 (101 reviews)
The dishwasher didn’t work, I tried to notify our contact, but I wasn’t able to get ahold of them. There is a laundry facility that shares the driveway, and sometimes their trucks block you in. We did enjoy our stay.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown
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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