Visit Grand Lake — and Experience Northern Michigan at Its Best
From peaceful mornings on the water to unforgettable sunsets and community events, Grand Lake is a place you'll want to return to year after year.
Places to Stay
Looking for the perfect place to stay? Here are a few great options around Grand Lake in Presque Isle.
Grand Lake Resort
A comfortable "home away from home," perfect for relaxing weekends, family gatherings, and enjoying everything Grand Lake has to offer.
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Fireside Inn
Celebrating over 100 years of family vacation memories, Fireside Inn offers a traditional lakefront resort experience with cabins, meals, and beautiful views.
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Presque Isle Lodge
A historic landmark built in 1920, Presque Isle Lodge offers a classic Northern Michigan experience in a peaceful wooded setting near Grand Lake.
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Grand Lake Hotel
The historic Grand Lake Hotel in Presque Isle, Michigan, built in 1912, has helped define Grand Lake as a premier summer destination for generations. This classic lakeside hotel continues to welcome guests with timeless Northern Michigan charm — now celebrating its 114th season.
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Taste of Up North
Fresh fish, homemade comfort food, lakeside cocktails, pizza after a day on the lake, and classic Northern Michigan taverns — dining around Grand Lake is all part of the experience.
Woody's Grand Lake
A modern lakeside restaurant and bar overlooking beautiful Grand Lake. Woody's is known for pizza, burgers, fish dinners, cocktails, and scenic waterfront dining with large windows and outdoor lake views. A great stop by car, boat, snowmobile, or ATV.
Fireside Inn
A classic Up North dining destination offering a relaxed resort atmosphere and welcoming dining experience for both visitors and locals alike. Enjoy homestyle meals, comfort food favorites, and a peaceful wooded setting close to Grand Lake.
Birch Hill Grocery
A hidden gem combining café, deli, pizza, and grocery offerings in a cozy local setting. Visitors love the fresh-made sandwiches, baked goods, pizza, coffee, and patio atmosphere. Great for a quick lunch, casual breakfast, or takeout before a day on the lake. Plus, enjoy Free Wine Tasting every Friday Night from 5–7 PM — the perfect way to kick off your weekend at the lake.
Ida Mae's Portage Deli
A casual local deli known for fresh sandwiches, soups, snacks, and easy grab-and-go meals. A convenient stop for boaters, beachgoers, and travelers exploring the Presque Isle area.
Hide-A-Way Tavern
A laid-back tavern and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, pizza, seafood, and classic bar favorites in a friendly local atmosphere. Expect cold drinks, casual dining, and a welcoming crowd just south of Grand Lake.
Bolton Ridge Bar & Grill
A lively country-style bar and grill known for generous portions, prime rib, fish fry favorites, pizza, karaoke nights, trivia, and live entertainment. Visitors can expect a fun local crowd, great comfort food, and a true Northern Michigan "Ridge Nation" experience.
Parker House
A beloved roadside restaurant offering classic American meals, homemade comfort food, and a nostalgic Northern Michigan dining atmosphere that has welcomed travelers and locals for generations.
Make a Weekend of It
Come for the lake. Stay for the sunsets, local shops, historic sites, fishing, boating, and community events.
Grand Lake is more than a destination — it's an experience.
Things to Do Near Presque Isle
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