Gaylord Tourism Bureau Welcomes You!
Located in the exact center of Northern Michigan on the 45th parallel, 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} 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 all that Gaylord has to offer including the North Central State Trail which goes from Gaylord to Mackinaw City. This trail is a great hiking and biking trail in the summer and and part of our 300 snowmobile trail system.
One of Gaylord’s prime features is the area’s 17 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.
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Lakes & Rivers
Otsego County is simply the best place to get your feet, your line or your paddle wet. A short drive will take boaters, water skiers, and swimmers to just about any-sized lake for a wet and wild time. READ MORE
Mushroom Hunting
If it's spring and about six weeks after the snow's melted you're going to want to be out hunting Morels. To help identify these much sought after delicacies view the available manual below. If you're ready to get out and hunt; here are some how to hints: READ MORE
