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
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!
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Perfect family getaway. Kids had a blast room to run and eat. Location was perfect for us. House was kept up well.

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!
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! (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 8 Jan 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.
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!
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Perfect family getaway. Kids had a blast room to run and eat. Location was perfect for us. House was kept up well.

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

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

Perfect location in Grand Marais

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this holiday home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light Keepers House Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Awesome stay! House is great and very cozy. We always love staying at this house when we visit.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Perfect location in Grand Marais
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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