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Grand Marais, Michigan Attractions and Natural Wonders
Grand Marias has so much to offer in attractions and natural wonders. Please visit the links below to aquaint yourself with Grand Marais - its a great place to stay!
Grand Marais Attractions and Links of Interest
Grand Marais Pickle Barrel
Built in 1926 by the Pioneer Cooperage Co. of Chicago, this vaous house called the Pickle Barrel is the magical home of the Teenie Weenie Children - characters developed by William Donahey. These cartoons were drawn for the Chicago Tribune. >>Click here to visit website.
Grand Marais Historical Society
Visit the Historical Society Website for great photos, facts, and contacts. >>www.historicalsociety.grandmaraismichigan.com
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Grand Marais is located on the Eastern Entrance for the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This beautiful Upper Peninsula natural wonder is a must see! >>www.visitmunising.com
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Grand Marais - Lightkeepers House Museum
Home of the Grand Marais Historical Society, the Lightkeepers House Museum is located at the end of the Coast Guard Point overlooking the channel. This is a beautiful building and is surrounded by scenic views in every direction. Include us with your next vacation to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and take a tour of this restored landmark. Open seasonally July to September. For Tour and Contact Information please visit their site at:
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Grand Marais Rear Range Light
The Grand Marais Rear Range Light is located next to the Lightkeepers House Museum and the Grand Marais Commercial Fishermen's Memorial. |
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The Grand Marais Commercial Fishermen's Memorial
The Fishermen's Memorial is dedicated to the Commercial Fishermen of the Great lakes. The bottom of the Bronze Sculpture reads the following: "They have seen the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep". >>Click here for more Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Information. |
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Grand Marais Harbor - Bayshore Park and Beach
This harbor is a great vacation spot for boaters & sailers. The large sandy beach and park offer a great way to relax the afternoon away. This is still a harbor of refuge for boats traveling along the sometimes unpredictable Lake Superior.
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Log Slide
Gazing over the banks of the Grand Sable Dunes, you can still see the "groove" created by lumberjacks and their logs that they would send down the sand guided >>Log Slide to Lake Superior. Stories of the slide catching on fire from the friction caused by the wood and sand are still talked about today in the stories of the lumberjacs in the Upper Peninsula.
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Year-round Lodging - Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
The North Shore Lodge of Grand Marais has a spacious parking lot for both fishermen and snowmobilers. We offer snowmobile rentals - please visit this link to learn more and Snowmobile Grand Marais!
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