Clare: local rooms, events and more

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Clare

“Gateway to the North”, “Heart of the Lakes”

Where the pines meet the lakes

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Welcome to Clare County, where the lakes are clear and the woods are deep. Whether you're here for the fishing, the hunting, or just to slow down, you'll find a friendly wave and a good fish fry.

Clubs for Clare

No clubs for Clare yet.

The room

Clare Quiet now Where the pines meet the lakes

One room for everyone around Clare. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

Ask the neighbours

All

A good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.

Coming up

No events in the next month. Events made in the room show up here.

Marketplace

Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Clare. Sign in to sell something.

Things to do

Wilson State Park Camping, swimming, and boating on Lake George in Harrison.
Gladwin State Park Camping and fishing along the Cedar River in Gladwin.
Pere Marquette State Trail A rail-trail for biking and hiking connecting Midland to Clare.
Clare County Fairgrounds Home of the annual Clare County Fair in Harrison.
Gladwin County Fairgrounds Home of the annual Gladwin County Fair.
Clare County Historical Museum Local history exhibits in Harrison.

Outdoors Fishing on Lake George
Outdoors Hiking the Pere Marquette Trail
With kids County fair
With kids Swimming at the lake
Evenings Local taverns with live music
Evenings Friday fish fry dinners
Locals love Bait shops
Locals love Hunting camps

Through the year

Clare County Fair August The big summer fair in Harrison with livestock, rides, and local food.
Gladwin County Fair July A classic county fair in Gladwin with 4-H exhibits and a carnival.
Clare Irish Festival March A celebration of Irish heritage in Clare with music, food, and a parade.
Harrison Fourth of July Celebration July Fireworks, a parade, and family fun in the county seat.

Four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best: Summer and early fall are the best times to be out, with warm days and cool nights.

Getaways

Mount Pleasant Central Michigan University campus, Soaring Eagle Casino, and the Ziibiwing Center.
Midland Dow Gardens, the Tridge, and the Midland Center for the Arts.
Grayling Canoe or tube the AuSable River and visit the Hartwick Pines State Park.
Big Rapids Ferris State University and the Muskegon River for kayaking and fishing.

Local flavour

Rooting for Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, Central Michigan Chippewas, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans

Eat and drink

Morel mushrooms Hunted in the spring woods, a local delicacy.
Fish fry Perch or walleye, often served at community dinners, especially during Lent.
Venison stew A hearty dish from the deer hunting tradition.

Where people go

Lakes Hundreds of lakes for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Hunting camps Rustic camps used during deer season and other hunting.
Small-town diners Local eateries serving breakfast and comfort food.
Bait shops Stores selling fishing gear and local supplies.
County fairgrounds Hosts annual fairs and community events.

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Clare and Gladwin counties, MI. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.