- The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Grayling, Michigan, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Canoeing, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Hartwick Pines State Park to Mason Tract Pathway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grayling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gaylord, Roscommon and Houghton Lake.
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Players must use their wits to find and solve a variety of clues inside two themed rooms, a western saloon and a dragon’s enchanted cave
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The Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling is a 49-acre forest and logging museum that offers hiking, fishing, hunting, geocaching, and watchable wildlife The park also includes a picnic area and a playground.
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The Mason Tract Pathway includes an eleven-mile system of trails suitable for both hiking and cross-country skiing. This largely pristine wilderness area also offers opportunities for fly-fishing, canoeing, and wildlife observation.
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A short distance from downtown Grayling, AuSable Park offers access to the river. Featuring great views and opportunities for recreation including canoeing and kayaking, the park is also equipped with a playground, basketball court and more.
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Providing an array of adventure and fun outdoor activities, Wakeley Lake is a great place for both fishing and hiking. The park also offers a campsite and the opportunity for winter sports such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Family owned and run, Penrod's AuSable Canoe and Kayak Rentals is actually provided by Grayling Michigan Canoe Livery. The business provides rental canoes, kayaks, and mountain bikes along with a t-shirt shop.
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Located on the AuSable river, Borchers Canoe & Kayak offers canoe and kayak rentals as well as both day and overnight river trips. They also have a bed and breakfast with six guest rooms.
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For kayakers and canoers looking for a relaxing day or overnight trip, Carlisle Canoes will make the excursion memorable. Guests will discover a plethora of local natural beauty as they paddle leisurely down the scenic AuSable River.
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A classic and historic movie house, the Rialto Theater has been in operation for nearly 100 years. Now modernized with new seats and digital sound, the Rialto presents first-run movies
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Hanson Hills Recreation Area offers trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as slopes for skiing and snowboarding. There are also disc golf courses and an archery range.
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Wellington Farm is a working farm offering guided tours and educational programs for children. Those who take a tour of the farm can expect to visit the old church, sawmill, Grist Mill, blacksmith shop, and visitor's center.