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
Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort

3 out of 5
22020 E Coast Guard Pt Grand Marais MI
The price is ₩227,700 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
₩227,700
₩255,025 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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! (36 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 Nov 22, 2025

Fletchys Pictured Rocks Resort
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising

2 out of 5
28 M-28 Munising MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
Convenient location, older property but clean and well maintained. Nice staff. Our room was on 2nd floor, over entrance and exit so it was quite noisy at times. Would stay again if in the area!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising
Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites

Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
420 M28 East Munising MI
The price is ₩130,140 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
₩130,140
₩145,756 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Munising. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,105 reviews)
Wow! Great place to stay! The room was wonderful, clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful with checking in and out. The pool area was quite nice even though we did not choose to swim on this stay. Strongly recommend trying them out! We will be back for sure.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Pictured Rocks Inn & Suites
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.
EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

3 out of 5
E9026 M-28 Munising MI
Stay at this cabin in Munising. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hiking/biking on site. Popular attractions Munising Falls and Grand Island are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
This was a last minute weekend in Oct stay! I am so glad we found EXPLORE and they had availability!! We stayed in a studio cabin. We did not use any of the provided appliances so I cannot comment on those. Place was clean! Comfortable! Shower was perfect after a long day or two of hikes! There are ...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls
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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