The town’s northern area has a large pond and many houses, chalets and other vacation rentals lie near the waterfront amid the peaceful seclusion of woods that come alive with vibrant colors in fall. You can picnic at Gladwin City Park which is lush with maple and beech trees and has many outdoor activities. The nearby Tobacco River provides canoeing, boating cum fishing while the large Secord Lake has ample water sports and sandy swimming areas. Even Houghton Lake is nearby and adjoining Clare with the Amish Country is an equally charming town worth a visit. And Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay in the east will be a fun daytrip for basking at the lovely bay beaches.
The woods have amazing wildlife and flowers for every photographer’s delight and in winters they serve spectacular snowmobiling trails. Even golfers will fall in love as this area is blessed with some of the best golf courses: Gladwin Heights, Sugar Springs with 18-holes and the cute Lakeside Golf Course with 9-holes. The area also has many dining and shopping options where you can pick antiques or Amish quilts and crafts. You will cherish every moment of your holiday in one of the Gladwin vacation rentals as the town’s ample recreations and scenic charms will certainly turn you gladdest of