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Downtown Gaylord

With a unique location on the 45th parallel, the Alpine Village of Gaylord is truly northern Michigan's heart.

Located in the exact center of Northern Michigan, Gaylord is unique because of its stunning surroundings, up north ambience and easy commuting access.

Gaylord literally offers something for everyone. Known as Michigan’s Alpine Village our Alpine themed shopping district offers visitors a quaint, clean setting with a multitude of Downtown Shopping experiences. Our downtown Pavilion On Court offers weekend entertainment, a twice weekly farmers market and a vast array of events and activities.

Well known as a Recreation seekers paradise, you will want to experience the newly improved North Central State Trail which goes from Gaylord to Mackinaw City. Our City’s Aspen Park provides a quiet respite with 1.7 miles of paved pathway for walking, cycling or just wandering. For a big woods adventure, take a trip tot the Pigeon River Country State Forest for just about any outdoor experience imaginable.

One of Gaylord’s prime features is the area’s 21 championship caliber Golf courses. With numerous courses receiving national rankings and hotels and resorts offering spectacular packages, Gaylord is known as America’s Summer Golf Mecca.

Of course winter is a flurry of activity. Located in the center of Michigan’s Snow Belt, Gaylord averages more than 180 inches of fresh snow each year, providing a haven for snowmobilers, Nordic & downhill skiers as well as snowshoe enthusiast.

One of the greatest features about the Gaylord area is the wide array of quality Lodging facilities including rustic cabins and campgrounds, modern resorts, cozy homes and cottages and brand name hotels.