Alger County Chamber of Commerce/Greater Munising Bay Partnership

08/05/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Boarders Inn & Suites

Boarders Inn & Suites By Cobblestone Hotels - Munising is conveniently located near everything that Munising has to offer. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, this 61-room hotel has it all, including an onsite beer and wine bar. Open seasonally.

Amenities include: Smoke free rooms, business center, continental breakfast, free WIFI and high-speed internet, flat screen TV's, guest laundry, hairdryers, indoor pool, indoor whirlpool, iron and ironing board, microwaves and refrigerators, onsite convenience store, exercise facility, snowmobile and ATV / ORV trail access, 2 miles to beach, air conditioning, in-room amenities, handicap accessible, coffee in lobby, gift shop.

28 M28, Munising MI 49862 / 906-387-5292
https://www.boardersinnandsuitesmunising.com/

08/04/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Paddler's Village

Paddler's Village located on Lake Superior, caters to kayakers, canoeists, paddleboarders, hikers, and anyone who loves the outdoors. They offer yurts, safari tents & small rustic cabins in a village-like atmosphere.

Paddler’s Village is considered a modern campground or paddlers resort – not an RV park. The campsites are set up for outdoor enthusiasts on the go. All units have beds with mattresses, a small refrigerator and a table. Bring your own sleeping bags or bedding, personal items and cookware. Items are available for rental if needed.

Firewood and charcoal is available at the campground store. There are several charcoal grills and picnic tables throughout the village, electric lighting and outlets are included as is wi-fi. Shower and restroom house. Open seasonally.

N7973 Scrooges Alley, Christmas MI 49862 / 906-387-1695
paddlingmichigan.com

08/03/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Buckhorn Resort

Buckhorn Resort overlooks beautiful Hovey Lake and is less than 10 miles from Munising. The restaurant at the Buckhorn Resort serves a full menu with bar for lunch and dinner 362 days a year.

The 20-room motel offers three room types and the following amenities: WIFI, satellite TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, pet friendly, easy trail access to trail #7, in-room amenities. There is plenty of room for trailer parking. There are also 2 lodges for large groups or families. Both include charcoal grills and fire rings. There is also plenty of room for trailer parking.

N3919 Buckhorn Drive, Munising MI 49862 / 906-387-3559
buckhornresort.com

08/02/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Sunset Motel on the Bay & Vacation Homes

Sunset Motel on the Bay and Vacation Homes is centrally located and close to many of the area's great attractions. They offer a variety of incredible choices for your Pictured Rocks vacation, including several room types along with a great selection of Lake-view vacation homes. Motel rooms are situated within 75' of Lake Superior and the water's edge. Many room types for couples, family and friends. Waterfront lodging with incredible scenic views and sunsets. Guests will enjoy free wireless internet, great amenities, pet friendly, lake-shore property highlights and friendly staff and services. Upper Peninsula vacationers can experience the most incredible sunsets here along Munising Bay of Lake Superior. Guests come back year after year to, "Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the View!"

1315 Bay St, Munising, MI 49862 / 906-387-4574
sunsetmotelonthebay.com

08/01/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Denman's Hardware

Denman's Hardware family owned and operated, is your friendly neighborhood Do It Best Center.

From tools, electrical and plumbing supplies, housewares, paint, lawn and garden equipment, Denman's has everything you need to keep your home and yard in tip-top shape. They also offer a great selection of sporting goods, including hunting and fishing supplies and deer bait. Blue Rhino propane exchanges also available.

320 E Superior St, Munising, MI 49862 / 906-387-2391
https://denmanshardware.com/

08/01/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Bear Trap Inn

Bear Trap Inn, Van Meer Michigan serves a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything you want for breakfast and more. Enjoy lunch with great soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, pasties, burgers and more. You can't go wrong with the the full line up the Bear Trap offers for dinner. Stop in for their Fish Fry every Friday evening. The Bear Trap also features a full bar.

N7294 Co Rd H-15, Shingleton, MI49884 / 906-452-6364
www.facebook.com/BeartrapinnVanMeer/

07/31/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Beach Inn Motel

Beach Inn Motel includes 200 feet of private water frontage on Lake Superior with spectacular sunsets. Our property has 24 units with 2nd floor balconies and plenty of outdoor seating. The beach is just a few feet away to enjoy, swim and play. All rooms overlook beautiful Munising Bay. Pet friendly. Open seasonally.
Amenities include: on Lake Superior, 24-hr front desk, daily housekeeping, charcoal grills and coolers available for guests, gift shop, snacks and beverages available on site, free WIFI, 32" flat screen TV's, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. Bike path in front of motel.

E9360 Highway 58, Munising, MI 49862 / 906-387-6700
beachinnmunisingbay.com

07/30/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Superior Motel

Superior Motel & Suites is a charming 15 room motel conveniently located on M28 in downtown Munising, close to downtown businesses and area attractions.
Amenities include: free wi-fi, cable TV, in-room coffee, microwave, refrigerator, trail access for ORVs, pet friendly. Open seasonally.

500 E M-28, Munising, MI 49862 / 906-387-1600
superior-motel.com

07/30/2025

Congratulations Upper Peninsula Inspired for being a recipient of $25,000 funding through a MEDC Match on Main grant awarded in partnership with the Munising Downtown Development Authority.

The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and strengthen downtowns in Main Street communities throughout the state.

07/29/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Baldy Shores Kayaking

Baldy Shores Kayaking offers self-guided kayak rentals for the beautiful Indian River, located approximately 25 minutes south of downtown Munising. Take a relaxing 3-hour kayak trip through the Hiawatha National Forest on the quaint Indian River.

Paddles, life vest, single kayak and shuttle service all are included.

7584 N FFH 13, Wetmore, MI 49895 / (906) 450-7531
baldyshoreskayaking.com

07/28/2025

Premium Member Highlight: AuTrain Grocery & Motel

AuTrain Grocery & Motel is a local convenience / grocery store open year-round with a self-serve gas station and 5-unit motel. Stop in and grab one of their famous pasties or something from the deli.

Offering Fresh Pasties Daily, Gas, Beer, Wine and Liquor, Groceries, Pre-made Deli Food, UP Gifts, Propane Refills, ATM, T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Souvenirs.

Au Train Grocery and Motel is located just off the snowmobile and ATV / ORV trails with easy trail access and just 2 blocks from Au Train Beach on beautiful Lake Superior. Close to Au Train Lake and Au Train River, as well as many other beautiful UP areas and attractions.

Enjoy a relaxing stay at a great rate at the 5-unit motel.

N7590 Arbutus Street, AuTrain MI 49806 / 906-892-8142
https://www.facebook.com/AutrainGrocery/

07/26/2025

Premium Member Highlight: Pictured Rocks Cruises

For over 50 years, Pictured Rocks Cruises has brought people from all over the world onto the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior, giving passengers a chance to experience the most visually stunning parts of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Pictured Rocks Cruises has various cruise options for guests: the Classic Cruise, the Spray Falls Cruise, the Sunset Classic Cruise, and the Sunset Spray Falls Cruise. Each tour offers intimate views of the East Channel Lighthouse, Miners Castle, Lovers Leap, and other park landmarks. The Spray Falls Cruise takes passengers a little farther along the lakeshore to an additional waterfall – Spray Falls, which cascades over the cliff into Lake Superior. Cruises vary from approximately 2 hours to 2.5 hours long, each traveling about 32 miles round-trip. Tours run seven days a week from mid-May to mid-October.

Tours depart in front of the Cruises’ office near the city dock in downtown Munising. They also feature a large gift shop with t-shirts, sweatshirts, photography, jewelry, and other gifts and souvenirs. Penny press machine location.

100 City Park Drive, Munising MI 49862 / 906-387-2379
picturedrocks.com