Grand Marais Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

2.5 out of 5
E8890 M-28 Munising MI
Fully refundable
The price is 2.787.800 ₫ per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
2.787.800 ₫
3.122.336 ₫ total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect Place

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Munising

2 out of 5
28 M-28 Munising MI
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
Nice place. Clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our one night stay. Only down side is the sulfer smell from the shower water.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 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
Stay at this hotel in Munising. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
Loved the pool/hot tub/sauna area.. wasn't too stuffy from condensation. Enjoyed the room amenities and layout. Was very nice and peaceful. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and hiking/biking on-site. Popular attractions Munising Falls and Grand Island are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
This stay was a disaster. The map pin is completely wrong — the cabin is 3.5 miles from Munising, not on the water, and not even in city limits. It sits on a busy highway with constant semi-truck traffic and engine braking, making it impossible to sleep. A white noise machine was provided but not ...

Reviewed on 22 Nov 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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