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Grand Marais is in the north central part of the upper peninsula of Michigan. We are located on the southern shore of Lake Superior midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette. To get to town you turn north off M-28 at Seney on M-77 and drive 25 miles to Grand Marais.

We are at the eastern end of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We have a natural harbor which is the only safe harbor between Whitefish Point and Munising for when Lake Superior starts to get rough.

We are a year round community, with a gas station, grocery store, restaurants and lodging available, just don't look for a stop light! The nearest one is 100 miles away and we like it that way!

Experience Grand Marais, Eastern Gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore located on Lake Superior at the end of State Highway M-77. Grand Marais is the gem of the U.P., offering a chance to enjoy the best of the Upper Peninsula anytime of year.

Visitors spend their days hiking and taking in natural marvels such as the Grand Sables Dunes and Falls, Au Sable Light Station, the White Birch Forest, the Log Slide or any of the numerous lakes and streams.

Take advantage of some of the local attractions or the many gift and craft shops presenting works of local crafters and artisans. Or, take part in the towns many celebrations and other events like the Music and Arts Festival held in August every year.

Grand Marais is a popular destination for all kinds of sportsmen. It has become a snowmobilers paradise with over 125 miles of groomed trails, the area offers unsurpassed riding. Anglers enjoy the best sport fishing in the state, rock hounds find miles of public beach filled with agate, jasper and other precious stones, cross country skiers revel on the many groomed trails, and the hunting cannot be beat. Miles of sandy beaches are enjoyed by all and a protected swimming beach can be found on the bay.

Burt Township maintains a Class C airport and a full service Marina in Grand Marais making access to the town a breeze! Grand Marais also provides 125 camping sites at Woodland Park, located in the heart of the village. With several motels and many cabins available, as well as a vast number of National and State owned camp sites, visitors can always find a place to stay in Grand Marais and plan day trips to other locations in the central U.P.

Whatever you desire in a vacation, you can find it in Grand Marais, where Nature in Abundance is our motto, and friendly people come to enjoy what life in the U.P. is all about!
Michigan is the great outdoors. With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, 5,600 miles of snowmobile trails, dozens of downhill ski resorts and four national parks—there’s no need to miss out on a moment of outdoor fun. Search the entire "Outdoors" directory or select the sub-category tab above that best fits the get-away you want to experience.

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Grand Marais Michigan 49839
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	Grand Marais is in the north central part of the upper peninsula of Michigan. We are located on the southern shore of Lake Superior midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette. To get to town you turn north off M-28 at Seney on M-77 and drive 25 miles to Grand Marais. We are at the eastern end of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We have a natural harbor which is the only safe harbor between Whitefish Point and Munising for when Lake Superior starts to get rough. We are a year round community, with a gas station, grocery store, restaurants and lodging available, just don't look for a stop light! The nearest one is 100 miles away and we like it that way!
	Experience Grand Marais, Eastern Gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore located on Lake Superior at the end of State Highway M-77. Grand Marais is the gem of the U.P., offering a chance to enjoy the best of the Upper Peninsula anytime of year. Visitors spend their days hiking and taking in natural marvels such as the Grand Sables Dunes and Falls, Au Sable Light Station, the White Birch Forest, the Log Slide or any of the numerous lakes and streams. Take advantage of some of the local attractions or the many gift and craft shops presenting works of local crafters and artisans. Or, take part in the towns many celebrations and other events like the Music and Arts Festival held in August every year. Grand Marais is a popular destination for all kinds of sportsmen. It has become a snowmobilers paradise with over 125 miles of groomed trails, the area offers unsurpassed riding. Anglers enjoy the best sport fishing in the state, rock hounds find miles of public beach filled with agate, jasper and other precious stones, cross country skiers revel on the many groomed trails, and the hunting cannot be beat. Miles of sandy beaches are enjoyed by all and a protected swimming beach can be found on the bay. Burt Township maintains a Class C airport and a full service Marina in Grand Marais making access to the town a breeze! Grand Marais also provides 125 camping sites at Woodland Park, located in the heart of the village. With several motels and many cabins available, as well as a vast number of National and State owned camp sites, visitors can always find a place to stay in Grand Marais and plan day trips to other locations in the central U.P. Whatever you desire in a vacation, you can find it in Grand Marais, where Nature in Abundance is our motto, and friendly people come to enjoy what life in the U.P. is all about! Michigan is the great outdoors. With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, 5,600 miles of snowmobile trails, dozens of downhill ski resorts and four national parks—there’s no need to miss out on a moment of outdoor fun. Search the entire "Outdoors" directory or select the sub-category tab above that best fits the get-away you want to experience.