Grayling, MI

Travel Guide
Grayling
Mountains, rivers, forests and wildlife make this northern Michigan town a must-see vacation destination for outdoor types.

With skiing, hiking and wildlife spotting, Grayling is an excellent destination for year-round outdoor adventures. The city is located in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula and attracts both nature lovers and thrill seekers.

Canoe or kayak along the AuSable River that runs through the city. The waterway also passes through forests of birch and cedar trees. Try to spot some of the local wildlife such as mink and deer. Nearby is the Manistee River which locals say is even better for wildlife watching.

Take advantage of miles of paved and unpaved trails throughout the Grayling area. Hike through the hills and forested areas of Hartwick Pines State Park. Rent a mountain bike and explore more than 20 miles (32 kilometers) of trails at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Autumn is a great time to visit for the colorful foliage. Come back to Hanson during the winter for downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing and cross-country skiing. Beginners can master skiing or boarding with lessons from the snow sports school.

The hills, valleys, lakes, rivers and forests of northern Michigan offer ample bird-watching opportunities. Book your spot on a guided tour to see Michigan’s rarest bird, the Kirtland warbler. Photograph American bitterns, yellow throats and blue jays on the Dyer Truck Trail.

Get in touch with the region’s past by exploring its historic sites. See artifacts of everyday life from the turn of the 20th century at the Crawford County Historical Museum. Stroll through the Beal Tree Plantation that was planted in 1888. Step inside the Lone Pine School, a one-room log schoolhouse.

For a fun-filled few hours with the family, go to the Grayling Fish Hatchery. Tour the grounds and feed trout in the ponds. For a small fee you can also catch the fish. No fishing license is required.

Grayling is a great place for action and adventure, and there are also plenty of places to unwind such as golf courses, parks and downtown restaurants.

Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Grayling
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Grayling
2.5 out of 5
2650 I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI
The price is $56 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$56
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Grayling. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel for price. Great breakfast and pool area."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Grayling
Days Inn by Wyndham Grayling
Days Inn by Wyndham Grayling
2 out of 5
2556 Business Loop South, Grayling, MI
The price is $71 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$71
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grayling. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
"Staff was great and worked with us!"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Grayling
Super 8 by Wyndham Grayling
Super 8 by Wyndham Grayling
2 out of 5
5828 Nelson A Miles Pkwy, Grayling, MI
The price is $66 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$66
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this hotel in Grayling. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (844 reviews)
"Easy access to trails and gas stations."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Super 8 by Wyndham Grayling
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.
Beautiful AuSable River Home
Beautiful AuSable River Home
Grayling
Stay at this vacation home in Grayling. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Wakeley Lake and Rayburn Property Trail ...
10/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Relaxing
"We love staying at this beautiful house, it’s so nice and quiet."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Beautiful AuSable River Home
Au Sable River Front!
Au Sable River Front!
Grayling
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Grayling. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Au Sable River and AuSable ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great spot to relax
"We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The house is great and the perfect location. A short walk to a BBQ joint and to downtown to all shops and restaurants. We were able to fish and sit at the bonfire. The BBQ place played some great Blues that we could enjoy from the back. The fishing is great too. We ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023

Au Sable River Front!
Little Cabin on the Corner
Little Cabin on the Corner
Grayling
Stay at this vacation home in Grayling. Enjoy onsite parking, a TV, and a kitchen. Popular attractions North Higgins Lake State Park and Kirtland's Warbler Historical ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Fall fun
"Everything was new, fresh, & clean. Very nice little house & great piece of property. We had a great time there."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023

Little Cabin on the Corner
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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