GAYLORD

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GAYLORD

Experience the North’s “Alpine Village” while strolling to shops and eateries in Gaylord’s Swiss-themed downtown. Then get out and explore the surrounding forests and trails by snowmobile, ski and even raft.

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DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS Lit by the glow of lamp posts, Main Street is the can’t-miss shopping hub lined with distinctive boutiques such as Hogan’s Jewelers, The Rusty Pelican and White Birch Outfitters. On nearby Otsego Avenue, stop into Isabella’s Copper Pot and Old Spud Warehouse. SANTA’S SECRET A very special guest from the North Pole visits Gaylord each year during the Downtown Christmas Stroll, when businesses offer discounts and holiday activities. This year’s event is set for December 12. gaylordmichigan.net MERRY MAKING Gaylord sits in Lower Michigan’s snow belt and, on average, receives 152 wonderfully fluffy inches each year. Take advantage of this winter wonderland at one of the area’s two ski resorts: Otsego Resort and Treetops Resort. (A weekend getaway is fun gift idea for couples or parents!) O’ CHRISTMAS TREE Martell’s Northwoods Tree Farm is a family-run, full-service farm with U-Cut and Pre-Cut trees available in all sizes. Wreaths, centerpieces, ornaments and more are available in the gift shop. facebook.com/martellsnorthwoodstreefarm