The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Crawford County, Crawford County

July 24, 2021 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Crawford County, United States including Borchers Canoe & Kayak, Penrod's AuSable Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Tip'n the Mitten, Hartwick Pines State Park, Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Mason Tract Pathway, Rialto Theater, Grayling Fish Hatchery Museum Project.
Restaurants in Crawford County

1. Borchers Canoe & Kayak

Excellent
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5.0 based on 157 reviews

Borchers Canoe & Kayak

Borchers Canoe & Kayak is family owned, operated, and oriented. We provide canoe & kayak rental on the beautiful AuSable River. Trips ranges in length from 2 1/2 - 5 1/2 hour daytrips to overnight camping trips. Our bed & breakfast provides riverfront accommodations year round. Six guest rooms, full breakfast, and a casual atmosphere allow our guests to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

2. Penrod's AuSable Canoe and Kayak Rentals

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94%
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5.0 based on 411 reviews

Penrod's AuSable Canoe and Kayak Rentals

Penrod's is a family owned, operated and oriented business that caters to family fun! Our popular one-day trips are perfect for a family getaway or a scouting, school, or religious group outing. A day with Penrod's will be a day to be remembered. Penrod's has the largest selection of rental kayaks in the state.

3. Tip'n the Mitten

212 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738-1747 +1 989-745-4571 http://www.tipnthemitten.com
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Tip'n the Mitten

Tip'n the Mitten is a Michigan-made store. Everything in our store is made, at least in part, in Michigan. From books and clothing to art to food, ice cream by the scoop and craft beer and wine, you can find just about anything at Tip'n the Mitten. We are open year round and offer craft beer and wine tasting on Fridays, Saturdays and special days throughout the year. We also encourage sampling of our amazing Michigan-made foods including hot sauces, asparagus, jams, jellies, milk and more.

Reviewed By 816reneeg

The best All Michigan Shop around. They have a wide variety of unique and beautiful gifts and treasures. This is a "must stop" when you come through Grayling. Don't forget to say hi to the owners, Stacy and Kate, when you are there.

4. Hartwick Pines State Park

4216 Ranger Rd M-93, Grayling, MI 49738-6349 +1 800-447-2757 http://www.stateparks.com/hartwick_pines.html
Excellent
73%
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22%
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4.5 based on 254 reviews

Hartwick Pines State Park

Reviewed By Z2142GRkarenw - Kalamazoo, United States

Beautiful State Park! Great for camping. Quiet and peaceful. Truly the middle of nowhere, but that only adds to the experience. We were camping and the only issue was no wifi or tv reception. Really had to unplug. Which wasn't all bad. Besides the beautiful pine forest and the stand of virgin timber(Old growth) , there is an interesting Logging Museum, a quaint little chapel, and a beautiful 1920's era log life-like memorial building in honor of Major Edward Hartwick, whose wife donated the land to the state in his honor after his death in World War I. Also lots of nice picnic areas and several very nice playgrounds for children. Can't wait to go back!

5. Hanson Hills Recreation Area

Grayling, MI +1 517-348-9266
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Hanson Hills Recreation Area

Reviewed By JanandClan - Luzerne, United States

We had a Blast. Most fun you can have for $10! It's run very well, efficient system to keep the fun going. No long waits. Highly recommend for any age.

6. Mason Tract Pathway

Canoe Harbor Road, Grayling, MI +1 517-348-6371
Excellent
81%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Mason Tract Pathway

Reviewed By E2719SFkellyb - Lexington, United States

Just hiked the Mason Tract trail that is called Thayer Loop - about 7.2 miles I believe. It was absolutely stunning scenery and a lovely, well-marked and maintained trail. However, we were very surprised to find hunters alive the way. We passed three groups of men with rifles. I questioned them and they said “it’s public lands.” We were both wearing bright colors so we carried on and made sure to shout when we heard gunshots. Very unnerving however. I would have expected to see a sign at the trailhead warning of hunting season or something.

7. Rialto Theater

302 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738-1643 +1 989-348-5948 http://www.moviefone.com/theater/rialto-theatre/51229/showtimes/
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Rialto Theater

8. Grayling Fish Hatchery Museum Project

4890 West North Down River Road, Grayling, MI 49738 +1 989-344-1100 http://graylingfishhatchery.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Grayling Fish Hatchery Museum Project

Reviewed By smlkennedy - Houston, United States

We brought the kids here to see the hatchery & to fish. The kids loved feeding the fish & they loved fishing! They caught 15 fish. The hatchery cleans the fish you catch. It’s .50 an inch. We grilled up the fish tonight & they were delicious. The fish were between 8 & 10 inches long. There’s lots of history too. It’s fun to read about Grayling & the fish hatchery. There are restrooms on property & they are nice & clean. The cost is $20.00 a family for the summer. We all enjoyed our time there. We spent about 2 hours there.

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