- TripBuzz found 32 things to do with kids in or near Grayling, Michigan, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gaylord, Roscommon and Houghton Lake.
- From Penrod's AuSable Canoe and Kayak Rentals to Carlisle Canoes, the Grayling area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Canoeing, Hiking Trails, Other Adventures and Bowling.
- Known to many visitors as 'The Gateway to Up North', Grayling is a small city in Michigan's Crawford County. A popular fishing area since its settlement, boaters and fisherman frequent many of the lakes and rivers close by. The cities parks and wildlife reserves are also a great way for locals to get up close with the natural beauty and wildlife of the area.
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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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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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Hanson Hills Recreation Center offers a variety of outdoor activities, including cross country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, and tubing. The facility also offers skiing and snowboarding lessons in its Snow Sports School.
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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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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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Both a bar and bowling alley, American Legion Lounge & Lanes offers an array of entertainment in the Grayling community. Along with bowling fun, this locale often hosts musical and comedy performances, as well as other special events.
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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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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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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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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.