Call of the Wild & Bavarian Falls Park  museum features a wide variety of animals, habitats, and activities including over 60 wildlife displays, the Wildlife Theater, and the Hands-on Learning Center. Our gift shop carries many different collectibles and a variety of gifts with that “Up North” feel. Located right next to Call of the Wild, Bavarian Falls Park offers a fun time for kids of all ages. Challenge your putting skills on our beautiful adventure golf course, race around our 1/4 mile track on one of the go-carts, or bump yourself silly on our Krazy Kars.

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Treetops is the home of Rick Smith’s Golf Academy (rated in the top 25 nationally) and home of the Par 3 shootout, which was televised nationally on ESPN. Winter activities include 23 downhill ski runs, extreme snow tubing, new terrain park designed by BoardSPORT. Snowboarding and ski instruction are available on site. In addition, Treetops has 238 hotel rooms and condo’s, 20,000 sq ft of function space for meetings, conferences, reunions and weddings, spa and salon, pools, hot tubs and three restaurants. We also offer other activities including fly fishing, tennis, hiking and horseback riding. A certified member of the Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program.

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If mountain biking is more to your liking then that too can be done in Aspen Park on one of the “dirt” trails developed in cooperation with the Northern Mid-Michigan Chapter of Michigan Mountain Biking Association. Featuring 100 acres of woods, paved and unpaved trails, tennis courts and some of the best scenery in Northern Michigan. Aspen Park is a year-round park.During the winter you can enjoy the groomed cross country ski trails or set off on a pair of snowshoes to enjoy the beautiful winter scenes.Aspen Park Located just blocks from downton Gaylord, the park offers many different paths to enjoy your quiet sport of choice or benches to sit and enjoy the view.

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Nowhere else in northern Michigan will you find a four season resort quite like the Otsego Club! Nestled at the top of the Sturgeon River Valley in the Alpine Village of Gaylord, Michigan, the Otsego Club & Resort is the destination of choice throughout the year. Voted by Detroit News readers as “Michigan’s Best Golf Resort,” Otsego Club is home to 36 Holes of championship golf including the “Classic” and the “Tribute.” Lodging is offered in one of our 117 hotel rooms, suites, golf villas or new log cabin condominiums located on the property. Two award winning restaurants showcase the 20 mile Valley view. Fine dining in the Pontresina, or the more casual Duck Blind Grille offer outstanding fare to tempt your pallet. And don’t forget about our fabulous wine cellar! Convenient to downtown Gaylord, the Otsego Club & Resort is the perfect choice for your next northern Michigan getaway.

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Castle Farms is your Northern Michigan destination. Built in 1918, this nationally acclaimed Renaissance Castle is complete with magnificent soaring towers, stone archways, English gardens, and cobblestone courtyards-the perfect place to get a taste of Old World European charm! With fish to feed in the reflection pond, giant chess, royal collections, a museum, a new garden railroad, treasure hunt and more, Castle Farms is fun for all ages! It is a unique backdrop for weddings, historical tours, private parties, festivals and more! Drop in for a self-guided tour (Spring through Fall -Sun. through Fri. 10 am to 4 pm or Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm- Winter Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 4pm & Sat & Sun by appt.) Guided Tours available by appointment. Visit us at www.castlefarms.com

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