Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau

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 31^st, 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 Packages

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.

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.

Owlpine Bears

The long awaited Owlpine Bears are on the streets of Gaylord. View the creative talents of local artists as you hunt for these 4' tall bears located throughout the city. Each bear has been purchased and decorated by a local business or group as a fundraiser for the Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society.

When you're in town stop by the Tourism Bureaus Gaylord Information Center and pick up a map or click on the link below to print one!

North Central State Trail

The 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.

Elk Viewing In The Gaylord Area

The 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.

The city of Gaylord maintains an elk herd and provides viewing areas for the public to stop and watch the impressive herd. Under the city's care the roughly 70 elk can be viewed from near the Elk's Lodge off Grandview at Elk View Park. Click here for more information and to hear the bugle of an elk!

Beautiful Parks In The Gaylord Area

Multiple 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 Area

Those 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.

Catch The Fun Of Fishing On One of The Many Gaylord Area Lakes

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.