Jun 24, 2025 / Christy Walcott
Looking for your next retail therapy hotspot? Whether you’re making home improvement purchases, stocking up on stocking stuffers or giving yourself a full wardrobe makeover, the array of retailers in Gaylord will keep you shopping until you drop! MORE
May 20, 2025 / maddendev
There’s no question about it…northern Michigan summers are pure bliss. If you haven’t experienced one yet, it’s high time to head to Gaylord, Michigan to see what all the fuss is about! So what does the “Alpine Village” have in store for you? Read on for all the details! MORE
Jan 18, 2022 / maddendev
Instagram’s Top 21 Photos of 2021 Looking back on 2021, we had an amazing year! We’ve compiled a list of the top 21 photos of 2021 on our Instagram profile. #21 Photo Credit Emily Johnson One of the many great activities Gaylord Michigan offers in the winter – snowshoeing! MORE
Nov 12, 2019 / maddendev
By Christy Walcott We all know memories are the greatest souvenir from any vacation. But what about the nifty gifties you surprise someone back home with? Or the special little embellishments you add to your home as a reminder of the place miles away but now near and dear to your heart? You’re in charge of creating your own memories, but we’ve compiled a list of 5 fantastic trinkets or tidbits you need to pack in your suitcase before leaving Gaylord, Michigan: 1 – ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING from the Alpine Chocolat Haus After sampling their sweets, nothing else will come close to the delightful delicacies you will find in Gaylord’s locally owned and operated candy store. While their chocolate-covered potato chips are an all-time favorite, think about branching out slightly and trying their “elk patties” – an homage to our famous elk herd. MORE
Aug 20, 2018 / maddendev
By Christy Walcott Gaylord is my hometown and while I do enjoy venturing out and seeing what other communities have to offer, it goes without saying that my heart is always at home. I make it a priority to take some time off during our perfect northern Michigan summers, but instead of venturing north, south, east or west, I have found my happy place with the “staycation.” I realized that my staycation would make a pretty awesome vacation for someone visiting the Gaylord area, so I thought I would give you a rundown of what makes Gaylord THE best place to visit! Day 1 – Just take it all in Most vacations start out with a day where you treat yourself to some casual exploration, and even though I’ve lived here for my entire life, I can still spend a day rediscovering Gaylord. MORE
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