Overview
Gladstone is a city of about 4700 people (2018) in Michigan.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ESC Delta County Airport, Escanaba — 10 mi away. Directions
- MQT Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, Gwinn — 39 mi away. Directions
- MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 205 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
Gladstone (nicknamed "Happy Rock") is a small community on Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. The settlement was founded in 1877 as Minnewasca, but its name was changed to honor British politician William Ewart Gladstone.
The area is well known for its walleye fishing, and tournaments have been organized by major sports fishing authorities in the community.
See
The annual Independence Day celebration is one of the largest events in the city. There are seasonal events at Van Cleeve Park. For up-to-date information, please check with the city's website.
Do
Depending on the time of year, Gladstone has different events going on. The Gladstone Ski Park is where many people go to in winter for skiing, snow tubing, and snowboarding activities, From May 15 to March 31, walleye season goes on and draws many fisherman to the area.
Eat
Eat Terrace Bay Inn
Exceptional food and service on the bay.
- Saloon Bar. Well-known for its pizza.
Drink
There are a fair number of bars in Gladstone. The Saloon and Walley's are the more popular bars in town.
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