 The Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
Welcomes You To Gaylord, Michigan! With a unique location on the 45th parallel, the Alpine Village of Gaylord is truly northern Michigan's heart.
Whether this is your first visit to Gaylord or your 31st, we know that you will be back again and again. Gaylord is unique in its centrality-only minutes from everything you could hope for in the north and things you might not expect either, like top-notch shopping, galleries, arts, wireless internet access and music festivals. Gaylord is located along the easy commuting route of I-75, near state forests and the cool waters of Otsego Lake. Gaylord offers something for everyone. Gaylord is well-known as a golf and snowmobile destination across the state and beyond, but did you know that we are one of the fastest-growing cities in Michigan? There are many reasons why people have been gathering in Gaylord since the earliest times; it's just a lot easier to get here now. Come see what has been drawing visitors north for generations-explore Gaylord.
 Gaylord Stay and Play Golf PackagesExperience Matters! Let our Gaylord Area Golf Packaging Experts plan your next golf vacation. Our lodging and golf partners have been working together for many years and know what it takes to put together an unforgettable golfing experience. Book your Gaylord area packages now! When you’re planning your golf trip to Gaylord, why not let someone else make the tee times for you and save money? The following Gaylord area lodging facilities are able to offer golf packages which include golf & lodging. Some offer meal planning as well. What could be better than World Class golf centrally located in the heart of Northern Michigan and so easy to get to, Gaylord...right off I-75. Golf Packages...It's What We Do!
Map of Golf Mecca Courses!
 Mushrooms Mushrooms MushroomsMushroom Mania will soon be here! Gaylord,Michigan is surrounded by State land and the Pigeon River State forest is just a few minutes north of downtown. Maps for Pigeon River are available at our Information Center.
 Reserve Your Gaylord Room Online!Planning a Gaylord vacation? The Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau has made planning your summertime getaway even easier with our new online room reservations system. Many Gaylord lodging opportunities await you, whether you’re looking for a hotel, motel, cabin, condo or a cottage to rent, you are sure to find a great deal and the ease of booking your next vacation in Gaylord with us! Click here to get your Gaylord vacation or getaway started.
 Memorial DayThe Gaylord Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 26 at 10:00 am. The parade will start at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post downtown and will proceed to the memorial on the courthouse lawn.
 Gaylord to Mackinaw Trail SystemThe designated trailhead is located just north of downtown Gaylord on Fairview Road right across from the Soccer complex where parking is available. The view along the trail will take you from farmland to forest and beautiful country views. The trail is surfaced with a compacted crushed limestone; the same surface used on other Michigan trails including the Kal-Haven Sesquicentennial Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and within Mackinaw City.
Printable Trail Map
 Free Fishing WeekendEnjoy the Gaylord areas beautiful lakes and streams while fishing in the Gaylord area on June 7 & 8, 2008. Michigan's Free Fishing Weekends are two special days when all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and outstate visitors alike on both inland and Great Lakes waters. All fishing regulations will still apply. Need a room reservation? No problem. Check out our Gaylord area lodging!
Printable Guide to Fishing In Otsego County with boat launches!
 Pavilion On Court Summer Events!Need something to do on a Friday night? Come downtown Gaylord under The Pavilion on Court Street for the Summer Concert Series from June through August sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority. The Gaylord Downtown Merchants Association plays host to Free “Classic Movie Nights” under The Pavilion on Court Saturday evenings at dusk. Farmers markets are held every Saturday, May 24 through June; every Wednesday and Saturday July through June; and don't miss the Antique and Collectibles shows May 17 & September 6.
Printable Pavilion Event Schedule
 Alpenfest 2008 Alpenfest July 15-19, 2008! Just in...Budweiser Clydesdale horses to be in the Alpenfest Parade on Saturday July, 19th. Be sure not to miss this! Come home to Alpenfest in Gaylord, home of the World's Largest Coffee Break and where Main Street magically transforms into the Alpenstrasse. Artist from all over the country display their crafts, and area vendors offer up tasty ethnic treats. The carnival lights up the night sky and fills the air with the sounds of laughter.
Get your official Gaylord Alpenfest Pin for $3 to enjoy free entertainment, free food events along with kids games and contest; available at many local businesses and the Gaylord Alpenfest Gift Haus located at the center of the Alpenstrasse.
Be part of our traditions by helping to send Herr Gessler back to the hills with the traditional community singing of Edelweiss. Bring your flashlight to make a Lampion and be part of the magical parade leading to the Burning of the Boogg where your troubles will go up in smoke! These and other traditions await you in Gaylord the Alpine Village.
2008 Gaylord Alpenfest Schedule of Events
 Elk Viewing In The Gaylord AreaThe Pigeon River State Forest’s expansive 105,000 acres with the Midwest’s only free ranging elk herd offers a unique wilderness experience that is just a short drive from downtown Gaylord. The Department of Natural Resources maintains this excellent elk habitat through careful forest and wildlife management.
 Beautiful Parks In The Gaylord AreaMultiple parks surround the Gaylord area. The recently renovated Doumas Park is a great place for a family to spend an afternoon.
Just south of Main Street...the recently paved and lighted Aspen Park gives visitors the opportunity to play a game on one of the two tennis courts or enjoy the natural wonders of Gaylord's gently rolling, wooded terrain without venturing far from town.
 Outdoor Exploring In and Around The Gaylord AreaThose who want to experience more extensive outdoor exploring
will also find plenty to do, since Gaylord is home to 90 small lakes,
major rivers and the Pigeon River State Forest. The Pigeon River
Forest’s expansive 105,000 acres, with the Midwest’s only free ranging
elk herd offers a unique wilderness experience with some of the best
hiking in Michigan. Some of the trails are also available to mountain
bikes and combined with the single track at Gaylord’s Aspen Park
offers some of the best biking in Michigan as well.
 Gaylord Has It All!Not only can Gaylord meet any vacationer's recreational needs, but guest will also find the perfect up north retreat in our unique range of accommodations from rustic cabins to full service resorts.
Gaylord invites you to come and sample our breathtaking summer sunsets, stunning fall colors and the spectacular snow scences only Northern Michigan can offer. Call our Information Center, 1-800-345-8621 for a free Gaylord Vacation Planner.
Gaylord's Walking Tour
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