Explore Things to Do in Michigan
Welcome to Michigan - a state defined by sparkling freshwater coastlines, vibrant cities, and endless outdoor adventure. With more miles of shoreline than any other state in the continental US, Michigan invites you to explore its famous Great Lakes, idyllic beaches, and charming lakeside towns. Wander the car-free streets of Mackinac Island, discover Detroit’s world-renowned music and automotive history, and experience the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula with its waterfalls, forests, and rugged trails. Whether you’re drawn to boating, hiking, cultural attractions, or simply soaking in breathtaking sunsets over the water, Michigan offers unforgettable experiences in every season.
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Planning the perfect vacation in Michigan is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Michigan. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
Why wait until you arrive in Michigan to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
The Empire History Walk
1.5 Hours • Learn all the history of the old lumber village of Empire!
Empire
1.5 Hours
Sightseeing Tour
SBD Tours Michigan
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Online Yoga
Online Class link will be sent after the class reservation.
Ice Skating Admission
Create memories and traditions at our outdoor rink!
Frankenmuth
Open Hours Vary Daily - See Below
Winter Activities
Frankenmuth
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Aussie Storage and Service work
Starting at $125 deposit. • Store Your Boat For The Winter!
Traverse City
Kayak
Aussie Storage
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Private Sleigh Ride
All Ages • A Magical Seasonal Adventure! • Enjoy A Sleigh Ride Through Snow Covered Woods
Gwinn
30 Minutes
Private Tours
Winter Activities
Melchiori’s Cold Springs Livery
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Boat Rental
All ages • 21+ to operate • 10 Hours • Up to 12 people
25 ft Charcoal Avalon Pontoon 14 Person 115 HP
Bellaire Lake Rental • Up to 14 People • Full & Multi-Day Rentals
Bellaire
Full Day- 6 Days
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Northaire Resort Pontoon Rental
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USACYCLING's 2026 US Madison Track National Championship
3-4 Hours of Racing
Detroit
3 to 4 Hours
Bike Tour
Mad Track Arena
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Horseback Trail Rides
Starting at $48 • 1-2 Hours • Horseback riding on some of the most beautiful trails in Michigan!
Vanderbilt
1hour, 90 minute or 2 hour rides, you choose!
Horse
Maple Ridge Stables
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Fishing Tours Explore All
Keweenaw Waterway
For all ages! • 5 hours • All gear & equipment is included! • 3 passengers included, up to 5 total
Hancock
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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Perch Charter - Tiara
6 Hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Intro to Spearfishing
8 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available
Midland
8 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
At Dawn Guide Service
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Hardcore All Day Muskie
12+ hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
12 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Perch Trips
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Lake Superior
For all ages! • 5 hours • All gear and equipment is included! • 3 passengers included, up to 5 total
Hancock
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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Eagle Harbor and Lac La Belle
For all ages! • 6 hours • All gear and equipment is included! • 3 passengers included, up to 5 total
Hancock
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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Half Day Charter
Ages 12+ • 6 Hours • Up to 5 People • $900
Muskegon
Fishing, Private Fishing
Trident Sportfishing
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8 Hour Muskie Charter
8 Hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
8 Hours
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Torch and Elk Lake
Book your spot today and set off on a quality fishing adventure.
Rapid City
4 Hours
Fishing
Fish With Jim Outfitters
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Pursuit Denali 2460 Full Day Private Charter
Show up ready to fish. We handle the gear — you handle the excitement.
Manistee
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Rental
Competition Sportfishing
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Riding Lessons
$65 | 1-Hour | All Riding Levels
Rothbury
1-hour
Kid-Friendly
Double JJ Resort
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The Scent Experience
All Ages! • 2 Hours
Ferndale
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bath Savvy Naturals
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Signature Candle Making Experience
Discover the art of candle making as you create a one-of-a-kind candle that's uniquely yours.
Forest Hills
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Sweet Nectar Shop
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Sunset Paddle
Ages 8+, 1.5 hours, Unwind on Thursday evenings enjoying a sunset paddle
Sylvan Lake
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Water Activities
Luna Moon SUP
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8 Hour Bass/Muskie Combo Charter
8 Hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Semi-Private Group (6 or 14)
Groups of 6 or 14: Corporate Outing • Birthdays • Bachelorette Party
Ferndale
60 minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Splatter LLC
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The Headless Horseman's Hunt
Find The Horseman's Pumkins and win!
Pinckney
9:00am-5:00pm
Kid-Friendly
Hell Survivors
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Social Whip & Sip Body Butter/Body Cream Making Workshop
Grosse Pointe
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
The Beaute Loft
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Hardcore All Day Muskie
12+ hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
12 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Thornapple to Newaygo 2.5 Hour Canoe / Kayak Trip
All Ages! • Trip includes canoe/kayak rental, transport, and gear
Newaygo
Kayak
Wisner Rents Canoes
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Single Kayaks
Ages 18+ to rent • Multi Day rental options
Double Kayaks
Ages 18+ to rent • Multi Day rental options
Full Day Kayak Rentals
All ages • 9 hour rentals • Sit-in, Sit-on, Tandem & youth kayaks available
Pinckney
Kayak
NautiMI on the River
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Canoe Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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Vapor Kayak
1 Person | Sit-in Kayak | $40
Stand Up Paddle Board
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak, SUP
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Tandem (2 person) Kayak
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Great Lakes Trolling Charter
5 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available • Book various destinations!
Midland
5 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
At Dawn Guide Service
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Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
Group Admission
Open 9am–5pm • Tickets Valid Any Day from May 1st–October 31st 2026 • For Groups of 12 or More!
Paradise
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
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Fall Sail, Suttons Bay
Starting at $30 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Snorkel the Great Lakes
5 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available • various destinations!
Midland
5 Hours
Private Tours
Snorkeling
At Dawn Guide Service
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Mackinac & Round Islands Cruise
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Museum Admission
For all ages! • Open 9am–5pm • Tickets Valid Any Day from May 1st–October 31st 2026
Paradise
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
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Schoolship Registration - Alliance
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Boat Tours Explore All
Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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St. Helena Island Tour
Starting at $350 for 2 guests • Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Offshore Lighthouses (Western Straits)
Ages 12+ • 4.5 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4.5 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Wind Dancer Signature Sunset Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Farm, Sailing, Sunset Sail
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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Private Charter
Every Cruise is Tailored to You!
Holland
2+ Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hiatus Cruises
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Two-Hour Private Day Sail
Starting at $299 | 2 Hours | Price includes 2 People, Up to 6 Passengers Can Book
Traverse City
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Sailing
Two Brothers Sailing Adventures
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Private Sunset Sail
Starting at $339 | 2 Hours | Price includes 2 People, Up to 6 Passengers Can Book
Traverse City
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Sailing
Two Brothers Sailing Adventures
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Power Island Cruise
$749 | 5 Hours | Up to 6 Passengers
Traverse City
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Walking Tour
Two Brothers Sailing Adventures
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Mackinac & Round Islands Cruise
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Private Charter From Trenton
For all ages! • 2 to 3 Hours • The perfect setting for your special day out!
Trenton
2 to 3 hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour
Straits of Detroit Cruise Co.
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