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Graeagle

Downtown Graeagle & the Mill Pond

Downtown Graeagle & the Mill Pond

Little red buildings. A whole afternoon to wander. ~11 min drive; independent seasonal hours.

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Little red buildings. A whole afternoon to wander.

Graeagle is the outing for a day that does not need a strict itinerary. Browse independent shops beneath the pines, stop for lunch, and let the Mill Pond pull you toward the water. The village’s old lumber-town character remains part of its appeal, even when the only plan is a good coffee and a look around.

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Browse a changing mix of local art, gifts, clothing, and mountain-town shops.

Build in a meal or a treat, with the food guide helping you choose a stop.

Walk toward the Mill Pond or add mini golf when seasonal activities are operating.

Host tip: Choose one anchor—a lunch reservation, mini golf, or time at the pond—and leave the rest open. This is a lovely counterpoint to a day when the group has been chasing trail miles or golf scores.

Getting there: Begin around downtown Graeagle on Highway 89. Use the local merchant map to choose any must-visit shops, then check those businesses individually. Allow more time for parking on event and holiday weekends.

Before you go: Shops, restaurants, and activities keep independent hours. Take care along and across Highway 89. Bring towels and water supplies if the outing might become a lake afternoon, and use the separate Mill Pond guide for water access and rentals.

Visitor information: https://playgraeagle.com/local-map/

Details for your plan

Type of outing

Village & play

From the Lodge

~11 min

Allow

1–3+ hr

Setting

Village & shoreline

Fees

Activities extra

Access

Independent seasonal hours

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A day worth going out for. A place worth coming home to.

Five bedrooms. Three bathrooms. Up to ten overnight guests. Make the Lodge your shared home base near Portola and Graeagle.

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