Plan Your Visit
Welcome to Northern Michigan
Come for the competition and stay for the communities, coastlines and four-season experiences that make northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula unforgettable.
Beyond the Field of Play
Make the most of your time in the region
Whether you are traveling as an athlete, coach, family member or spectator, northern Michigan offers welcoming communities and memorable experiences in every season. Use our regional tourism partners to find lodging, local dining and things to do near your event.
Build Your Trip
Stay, dine and explore
Find a Place to Stay
From full-service resorts and downtown hotels to cabins and locally owned lodging, the region offers options for teams, families and extended stays.
Experience Local Flavor
Discover waterfront dining, neighborhood favorites, breweries and distinctive Upper Peninsula traditions in communities across the region.
Explore Between Events
Build extra time into your trip for trails, beaches, downtown districts, scenic drives and four-season outdoor experiences.
Destination Partners
Plan your visit by region
These official destination organizations can help you find current lodging, dining, events and visitor information near GLSC-supported venues and competitions.
Upper Peninsula
Regional planning resources covering communities throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Marquette
Plan a stay around Lake Superior, downtown Marquette and the central Upper Peninsula.
Sault Ste. Marie
Explore lodging, dining and attractions near the St. Marys River and eastern Upper Peninsula.
Ironwood
Discover the western Upper Peninsula, Copper Peak and year-round outdoor adventure.
Escanaba
Plan your visit along Little Bay de Noc and the northern Lake Michigan shoreline.
Gaylord
Find four-season recreation, golf, lodging and dining in the heart of northern Michigan.
Petoskey & Harbor Springs
Explore resort communities, golf, waterfront experiences and northern Lower Peninsula destinations.
Traverse City
Plan lodging, dining and outdoor experiences around Grand Traverse Bay.
Cadillac
Discover lakes, trails, winter recreation and welcoming communities in the Cadillac area.
Alpena
Experience the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes and northeast Michigan’s outdoor attractions.
Mackinac Island
Explore a distinctive car-free destination known for trails, waterfront views and seasonal events.
Four Seasons of Sport
Plan around the experience
The region’s sports calendar stretches across every season, from sailing and cycling to snowmobile racing, pond hockey and international ski jumping.
University Partners
Institutions that strengthen regional sport
Our university and college partners provide exceptional facilities, student-athlete programs and community connections that help expand sports opportunities across northern Michigan.
Northern Michigan University
Home to the Superior Dome and a broad range of collegiate and community sports programs in Marquette.
Explore NMU facilities →Photo: Northern Michigan University
Michigan Technological University
Houghton-based athletic venues support hockey, football, Nordic skiing and year-round competition.
Explore Michigan Tech facilities →Photo: Michigan Tech Athletics
Lake Superior State University
Taffy Abel Arena and the Norris Center anchor collegiate and community sports in Sault Ste. Marie.
Explore Lake State athletics →Photo: Lake Superior State Athletics
North Central Michigan College
Timberwolves athletics connect student-athletes and communities throughout the Petoskey area.
Explore NCMC athletics →Photo: North Central Michigan College
Build your sports trip
Start with the event, find the right venue and use our destination partners to plan the rest of your northern Michigan experience.