- The list below includes 15 free or cheap things to do in or near Gaylord, Michigan, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bowling, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
- From Gaylord's City Elk Park to Otsego Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gaylord and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Grayling, Boyne Falls and Petoskey.
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Gaylord's City Elk Park has viewing areas for the public where Elks can be observed in their natural habitat. Approximately 70 elk live on the 108 acres and are available for observation year-round.
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Gaylord's Otsego Lake State Park features 62 acres of beach and shaded trails. The park also includes a picnic area, a concession store and a boat launch with special areas for paddle boating and fishing and campground reservations.
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Offering outdoor adventure and fun, Bavarian Falls Park provides entertainment for the entire family. Along with an 18-hole miniature golf course, park visitors can also enjoy go-karts, bumper cars and much more.
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The Call of the Wild Museum, located in Gaylord, features displays of North American animals with sound effects and activity sheets for children. The museum also has a small movie theatre, a poetry display, and walk-in displays.
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The Otsego County Sportsplex features an Olympic-sized six lane swimming pool and regulation NHL-sized ice rink. The facility also has space devoted to gymnastics as well as areas for classes in dance and yoga.
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Visitors can enjoy a multiplex movie theater that airs first run films with digital projection at Gaylord Cinema West. The theater also offers 3D films and features a snack bar.
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Liberty Valley Ranch is a scenic ranch offering a variety of equestrian services. Visitors to the ranch may participate in guided trail rides, private or semi-private horseback riding lessons, or therapeutic riding sessions. The ranch also hosts annual summer camps.
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315 S Center Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
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Parks & Recreation Center of Otsego County offers a wide array of recreational activities including basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and an open gym. Parks also offers picnic tables, grills, a pavilion with electricity and a handicap accessible vault toilet.
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A fun place to hangout with friends and family, Gaylord Bowling Center provides numerous recreational and entertaining activities. Along with cosmic bowling, the center often hosts comedy nights and further offers a full-service bar and grille.
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Open to the public, Otsego County Historical Museum features a mix of displays containing artifacts relevant to the region's history. These artifacts come from early railroads, cigar factories, schoolhouses, and more.