- TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Houghton Lake, Michigan, including 20 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Grayling and Roscommon.
- From Houghton Lake Marina & Power Sports to Houghton Lake Sportsmen's Club, the Houghton Lake area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Situated on the southwest shore of Michigan's largest inland lake is the city of Houghton Lake. The small community is a popular vacation destination in the state and offers many outdoor and water recreation activities. The city hosts many annual events and festivals including the class car event Pumpkin Run, Historic Village Days and the Tip Up Town USA, the state's largest winter festival.
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The 4-mile long Rayburn Property Trail is perfect for hikers, walkers, runners, or cross-country skiers. The flat trail leads down to a wooden bridge that crosses the Au Sable 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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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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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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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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100 Maple Street, Grayling, MI 49793
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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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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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97 E Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738
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Located in downtown Grayling, Crawford County Historical Museum makes its home in the old railroad depot. The museum offers a wealth of information about the community and its early residents. It further features a vintage fire station and military building.
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Measuring 65 acres, Shingle Lake can be used for swimming, fishing and boating with a fishing pier and boat launch on the lake. The lake area also has picnic tables, grills, a shelter and a playground available.
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The Cadillac Sportsman's Club is a shooting range and gun club that offers a variety of gun safety and handling courses. Visitors can shoot everything from air rifles through handguns and larger weapons.