Grand Marais, MI

Travel 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 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 16 October 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 8 January 2026

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
The price is SAR 610 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
SAR 610
SAR 683 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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! (35 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 22 November 2025

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort
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 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 16 October 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 8 January 2026

The Ridge ! New Home, Amazing View, Perfect Location! With Room For Everyone !
Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais!

Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light ...
10/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Everything was great. Location, cleanliness, comfortable, and the owners were all great.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of 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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