Gaylord is Northern Michigan’s ultimate playground—an energetic, all-seasons destination right off I-75! Known as the Golf Mecca for its world-class courses set against breathtaking landscapes, it’s a golfer’s dream come true. Beyond the greens, Gaylord is packed with adventure—ski fresh powder in the winter, explore miles of trails for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling, and enjoy the clear waters of nearby lakes. The charming Alpine-style downtown is full of unique shops, delicious dining, and exciting events like Alpenfest, creating a lively, welcoming community. If you crave a place where every day feels like a new adventure, Gaylord is calling!
20,402 people live in Gaylord, where the median age is 44.2 and the average individual income is $30,885. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Gaylord, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fil-Am Fusion Food Truck, Brennan’s Up North, and Sugar Me Sweet.
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| Dining | 0.35 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.24 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.2 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.96 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.25 miles | 10 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.17 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.19 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 1.59 miles | 245 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.69 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.22 miles | 13 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.22 miles | 60 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.45 miles | 54 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.19 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.22 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.19 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.47 miles | 16 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.21 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.2 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.14 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.23 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.21 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Gaylord has 8,583 households, with an average household size of 2.33. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gaylord do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,402 people call Gaylord home. The population density is 82.07 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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