Exploring
Christmas, Michigan

Dining

• BEAR TRAP INN near the Pictured Rocks in Munising serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.  Stop in for family dining and your favorite beverage. Hot homemade pasties made daily.  Food, spirits, and fun! Located 8 miles east of Munising on M-58 at the Corner of H-58 and H-15. Phone: 906-452-6364.
• Duck Pond Eatery and Beer Garden in Christmas Michigan is a great spot for kayakers and visitors to the area. We feature burgers, whitefish, sandwiches, salads and more plus a nice selection of beer made in Michigan. Large screen TV. Beer garden with outdoor stage for seating and local musicians. E 7974 W M-28. Phone: 906-387-1689.
• PICNIC AREA at Bay Furnace Historic Site on Lake Superior. Enjoy this beautiful view of Lake Superior on the site of the old iron smelting town of Onota.

Lodging in Au Train, Michigan (9 miles west of Christmas)

• AuTrain Beach Resort and Campground offers modern camping in Yurts, Platform Tents, Native American Tip, and rustic campsites for your tent. Wi-Fi, Shower house, and solar powered lighting. Located on Highway M-28 about 1 mile west of the blinking light on M-28 in AuTrain and across the road from a sandy beach on Lake Superior. Easy to reach: only 12 miles west of Munising and 20 miles east of Marquette on Highway M-28. Phone: 906-250-1786
• Au Train Lake Museum Cottage, N6915 Forest Lake Road AuTrain, Michigan 49806. Phone: 510-919-0688. The rustic cedar Museum Cottage is fully outfitted and ideal for one or two guests. Fireplace with gas log, WI-FI, and a complete kitchen.
• AuTrain Lake Cottage, E5403 North Shore Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8147. Two bedroom furnished cottage on AuTrain Lake. Full kitchen, cable TV, deck with lawn furniture, grill, and a fire pit for bonfires. Sand beach with a fishing boat & motor, paddleboat, and a canoe included with the cottage rental. June through September.
• AuTrain River Cabin, N7163 Forest Lake Road, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8367. Furnished cabin overlooking the AuTrain River. Sleeps 6. Kitchen and family room. Large deck with grill, picnic table and deck chairs. Fire pit on the beach. Dock. Sand beach with good swimming. Fishing boat with motor and canoe with paddles. On the Trails.
• Au Train River Cottages: Cozy one and two bedroom cottages by the Au Train River near Munising and the Pictured Rocks. Cottages have cable TV, a gas fireplace, wood interior, and are just a few feet from the river where there is a sand bottomed area for swimming. Only a short distance to AuTrain Lake for fishing and boating.  Easy access to ATV and Snowmobile Trails.N7123 Au Train-Forest Lake Road, Au Ttrain, M I 49806. Phone: 906-364-8110
• Coleman's Paradise Resort on AuTrain Lake, AuTrain, Michigan 49806. (906) 892-8390. 1-2-3 bedroom housekeeping cottages, all with views of the lake. Nice swimming beach. Pets permitted. Game room and store with bait shop. Open Year Round. On the trail.
• LaValleys Resort, N-7017 AuTrain/Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8455. Lodging overlooking AuTrain Lake at Bear and Fox Cabins. Bear Cabin has 3 bedrooms with a screened porch and sleeps up to 5. Fox Cabin has 1 bedroom and sleeps up to 3. Heat & Air-conditioners Fully equipped kitchens. Cable TV, WI-FI. Picnic tables and charcoal grills. 100' of sand beach on AuTrain Lake for swimming, boating, fishing, or sitting in the sand. Free use of boats.
• Sound of the Wind and the Trees RV Campsites in Christmas. Within walking distance of Lake Superior, the casino, gas, and places to eat.  Two 40’ x 60” sites. Wi-Fi, Easy Access, 20-30-50 amp service, Picnic table, Water, Sewer. Nightly, Weekly, Seasonal. Only a few miles from the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. E8000 Jingle Bell Lane, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-450-5577
• The Tree House Cottage Rental on the AuTrain River, N7119 Perry Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone toll free: 800-720-0410. This newly remodeled three-bedroom rental cottage has a complete kitchen, laundry, and a living area with a custom built wood burning fireplace. Large deck overlooks the AuTrain River. Sand bottomed beach is shallow and perfect for children. 2 kayaks included for paddling down the river. Pets welcome with prior approval. Seasonal
• Timber Ridge Motel and Lodge, N4045 Buckhorn Road, Munising, Michigan 49862, Phone (906) 387-3790. All motel units are full housekeeping suites with individual decks overlooking Hovey Lake. The lodge has 4 bedrooms and is located on the shore of Hovey Lake. Row boats and paddle boats. Sauna. In the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.

Lodging on Lake Superior in Christmas (or a few miles east or west of Christmas)

• Christmas Paradise is a 2-bedroom cottage on the shores of Lake Superior in Christmas, Michigan.  
  Fully equipped kitchen. Cable TV. Sauna. Near the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore and other interesting attractions.   Pets welcome. ATV & snowmobile trail head across the street. Open Year Round. Phone: 313-580-5695 or 248-241-6000
• Lakeshore Log Lodge on Lake Superior. Phone: 906-202-1914. Log Vacation Home has 4 bedrooms with 3 1/2 baths and a double size Jacuzzi tub. Full kitchen, Satellite TV with surround sound, DVD player, and sirius radio. Laundry room. Decks overlook Lake Superior. Heated garage. N7865 Sunset Road off Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Easy snowmobile and ORV trail access.
• Margo's Cove on Lake Superior , 906-387-1617. Upper and Lower Coach House. On 150' of Lake Superior Beach. Sleeps 6-8 guests. Complete kitchens, Cable T.V. 3-day minimum. Pet friendly. Easy ATV and Snowmobile Trail access. Guided Ice-Fishing Trips.
• Yule Log Resort on Lake Superior , Highway M-28. 4 miles west of Munising, in Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-3184. Housekeeping cabins on the shores of Lake Superior. Cable TV. Playground. View of Grand Island. Sandy beaches for swimming. Open May 1 through October.

Camping:

• AuTrain Beach Resort and Campground offers modern camping in Yurts, Platform Tents, Native American Tip, and rustic campsites for your tent. Wi-Fi, Shower house, and solar powered lighting. Located on Highway M-28 about 1 mile west of the blinking light on M-28 in AuTrain and across the road from a sandy beach on Lake Superior. Easy to reach: only 12 miles west of Munising and 20 miles east of Marquette on Highway M-28. Phone: 906-250-1786
• Bay Furnace Rustic Campground, Hiawatha National Forest, Christmas, MI. Rustic wooded campground on the shore of Lake Superior. 50 spacious sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Vault toilets and water. Sanitary Dump Station. No reservations: first-come, first-served.
• Camping at Sound of the Wind and the Trees RV Campsites in Christmas. Within walking distance of Lake Superior, the casino, gas, and places to eat.  Two 40’ x 60” sites. Easy Access, 20-30-50 amp service, Picnic table, Water, Sptic hook-up. Nightly, Weekly, Seasonal. Only a few miles from the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. E8000 Jingle Bell Lane, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-450-5577
• Grand Island Recreation Area. Rustic camping. The Ferry to Grand Island is just east of Christmas. Hike, bike, or take the Bus Tour. Bike Rentals at the Ferry Dock.
• Paddlers Village, located on the shores of Lake Superior 3 miles west of Munising, offers rentals of 16' and 20' Yurts, Camping Cabins, and Platform Tents with electric lighting, Wi-Fi, and small refrigerators. The ideal spot for kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders, hikers, and outdoor lovers.  Showers, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. 1/3 mile of sandy beach is adjacent to the Village for all to enjoy. Reservations req uired. Paddlers Village. N7793 Scrooges Alley, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695

   

Take a self-guided WATERFALL TOUR of the Waterfalls in Alger County: The area around Munising in Alger County has several delightful waterfalls for visitors to enjoy. Two waterfalls can be viewed from your car, others are a short stroll through the woods on an easy path, while

Antiques:
Red Barn Antiques, Rocks, & Minerals, PO Box 99, N7017 AuTrain Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. (906) 892-8455. Depression Glass, China, Books, Magazines, Items from the 40's, 50's and 60's, Lamps, Pottery, Pictures, Munisingware and much more.

 

Charter Fishing on Lake Superior:

Kimar's Fishing Charters and Resort on Lake Superior at Shelter Bay, MI. E3216 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Kimar's Charters offers trolling, casting, and jigging trips on Lake Superior to the Shelter Bay Flats, the Big Reef, and Stannard Rock. Kimar's Resort features housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. 300' sandy beach. Lots of room for your trailers. Boat ramp.

 

Convenience Store and Gas Station
Open 24 hours daily. Located on Highway M-28 between the Kewadin Casino and the White Pine Lodge. Easy trail access for snowmobiles and ATVs.

Hunting:
Guided Hunts for deer and bear for all hunting seasons from the Buck Sporting Lodge and Triple Creek Kennels, E-5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-439-5242. Centrally located southeast of Munising and south of AuTrain in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.

Lake Superior Cruise:

Cruise the Pictured Rocks, P.O. Box 355, Munising, Michigan 49862, Phone 906/387-2379. Take a 2 1/2-3 hour cruise along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Special Sunset Cruise. Discover the wonders of the Pictured Rocks from your cruise boat on Lake Superior. Cruises from Memorial Day to Oct. 10. Cruises leave from Munising City Pier.

Grand Island Sunset Dinner Cruise Around Grand Island in Christmas, Michigan.  See cliffs, waterfalls, caves, lighthouses, amazing arches, and wildlife as you cruise around Grand Island on the Uncle Ducky cataraman. Meet at 5pm at the Duck Pond Eatery next to Paddlers Village for dinner and the cruise. E7974 W HWY M-28, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-1695

Pictured Rocks Cruises Vacation Package. Relax and enjoy the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore, Grand Island, and the sandy Lake Superior Beach on Lake Superior, while camping in a modern yurt at the AuTrain Beach Campground.  This Relaxing Vacation Package includes the Pictured Rocks Cruise, a Sunset Dinner Cruise ar ound Grand Island, dinner at the Duck Pond, and two nights staying in a yurt by the sandy Lake Superior beach where you can relax and sit in the sand, have a campfire, or stroll along the water.. Uncle Ducky Paddling Michigan Shop, 1331 West M-28, Munising MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-1695

Shipwreck Tour on Munising Bay where you can see Lake Superior Shipwrecks in the Alger Underwater Preserve from a Glass-Bottomed Boat. Scuba dive the shipwrecks. Captain Peter Lindquist, 1204 Commercial St., Munising, MI 49862. (906)387-4477

Pictured Rocks Guided Sea Kayak Tours, Munising, Michigan. Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from the water. We offer a variety of guided sea kayak tours for all ages and experience levels. All kayaking gear included. Uncle Ducky Paddling Michigan Shop, 1331 West M-28, Munising MI 49855. Phone: 906-387-1695

Services:

Snowmobile Rentals:
Munising Snowmobile Rentals. Rental of new model Ski-Doo snowmobiles in Alger County, the Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest. Heavy lake effect snow. Snowmobile in every direction. On the trail. E 10160 Highway M-28, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906)-387-4300.

Adventure Vacation Packages All inclusive packages for fun in the Munising area. Guided paddling tour at the Pictured Rocks, stay at Paddlers Village, eat at the Duck Pond Eatery and Beer Garden, take a dinner cruise, plus much more. Two packages available. Phone: 906-387-1695.

AuTrain River Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Rent canoes and kayaks for paddling on AuTrain Lake and the AuTrain River. Enjoy a leisurely paddle from the South Bridge to the North Bridge (Doucette Bridge) or tackle AuTrain Lake and then relax on the river. Rentals of 15' & 17' canoes; 10', 12' & 14 ' single person kayaks; or a double kayak. Livery service. N7163 Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806 Phone: 906-869-8738.

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