Free & Cheap Things to Do in Grayling, MI

  • 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.
  • 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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44.6 Miles
88% 145 votes
Breweries 225 East 16th St, Traverse City, MI 49684 MoreLess Info
Right Brain Brewery specializes in homemade microbrews as well as their famous waffle sandwiches. They also host live music acts, trivia nights, and progressive nights where the beer gets cheaper the later it gets.
44.9 Miles
93% 606 votes
Shopping Districts Traverse City, MI MoreLess Info
Warm, clear days are best for exploring Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan. This bucolic district includes 25 distinctive shops and plenty of open space for lounging and chatting with friends.
45.0 Miles
99% 279 votes
Movie Theaters 223 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684 MoreLess Info
Film buffs come to Traverse City's State Theatre for an assortment of arthouse screenings found nowhere else in the city. The Theatre is also the nexus of the annual Traverse City Film Festival.
45.1 Miles
90% 146 votes
Parks Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684 MoreLess Info
Located near the marina, Clinch Beach, offers 1500-feet of sandy beachfront with all of the amenities you could ask for. Featuring swimming and picnic areas, paddleboat rentals, playground areas, and more, you will be glad you visited.
45.1 Miles
90% 20 votes
Lake Traverse City, MI MoreLess Info
A scenic lake that provides opportunities for a wide variety of acivities, Spider Lake is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, and even snowmobile races in season. The lake also offers scenic areas for picnicking.
45.2 Miles
98% 107 votes
Hiking Trails Forest Haven Dr., Glen Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
At Sleeping Bear Trail you climb up the sand dunes and get views of lakeshore, mountains and the nature around. Bring your own accessories like snacks and water when climbing the sand dunes.
45.2 Miles
96% 143 votes
Hiking Trails P.O. Box 252, Traverse City, MI 49685 MoreLess Info
Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails operates eight trails within Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, along with a bike trail. One of their trails is the flat 10.5-mile TART trail used by families, bicyclists, dog walkers, parents pushing strollers and inline skaters between Carter Road and Aero P…
45.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Bike Paths 415 S Union Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 MoreLess Info
Open to joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers, TART Trails is a 10 mile long trail that leads to the Reffit Nature Preserve and Clinch Park Marina. At mile 2, an antique railroad car can be seen off the trail.
46.0 Miles
86% 569 votes
Historic Sites 1200 W 11th St., Traverse City, MI 49684 MoreLess Info
Many of Traverse City's most beautiful, historic structures are now part of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a shopping district in the city's heart. Many of the shops are housed in a former hospital and psychiatric asylum that have been renovated as spacious, inviting commercial venues.
46.1 Miles
70% 83 votes
Children's Museums 13240 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 MoreLess Info
A fun and educational museum with a wide variety of activities for kids, the Great Lakes Children's Museum features hands-on activities and other exhibits. It hosts parties and special events.
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