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
S/VJakab - Day Sailing Excursion
Day Sailing Excursion + Museum Admission
Muskegon
90 minutes
USS Silverside Submarine Museum
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Farm House Party
Up to 3 Hours • Up to 70 People!
Gaylord
Up to 3 Hours
Farm
Wilderness Valley Farm
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B.Y.O.B Experience
Blend Your Own Bourbon
Detroit
2 hour
Detroit City Distillery
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Two James Spirits Distillery Tour
$35 per Guest | 1 Hour | 21+
Distillery Tour
$20 | 45 Minutes | 21+ Only | Holland, MI
New Years Eve Party
Ages 21+ • 5+ Hours • New Year’s Celebration with Dining, Music & Dancing
Southgate
5+ hours
Crystal Gardens
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Single Kayak
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 Hour Rentals • Ages 18+ to book • One person per kayak
Spring Lake
Kayak, Kayak Rental, Self-Guided Tour
Grand Kayak Adventures
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Pour & Spin
Ages 10+ • 60 minutes • Up to 4 People
Ferndale
60 minutes (See Itinerary for details)
Kid-Friendly
Splatter LLC
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Saturday Night Improv: Fustercluck & Friends
18+ • 60 Min
Ann Arbor
1 Hour
Theater
hear.say brewing
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Gemstone Mining & Fossil Dig
30 Minutes • For all ages • Guaranteed to find gemstones, fossils, and more!
Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Michigan Spearfishing
8 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available • Book various destinations!
Midland
8 Hours
Private Tours
At Dawn Guide Service
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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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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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Shut Your Stupid Face & Other Suggestions
Sept 10 & 12
Midland
1.5 hours
Creative 360
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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Schoolship Registration - Alliance
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Day Sail - Mackinac Island
Two hours • All ages welcome! • Up to 6 Guests!
Mackinac Island
2 Hours
Great Lakes Marine Charters
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Boat Tours Explore All
Dinner and Brunch Cruises
All ages · 3 Hours · Up to 34 People
Houghton
3
Boat Tour, Dinner Boat
Keweenaw Boat Tours LLC
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30 Minute River Tour
All ages • Great for families!
Frankenmuth
30 Minutes
Boat Tour
Frankenmuth FunShips
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Mackinaw Island Day Trip
Ages 12+ • 9 Hours • Private day trip with 3.5 hours to explore Mackinac Island!
Cheboygan
9 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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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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Power Island Tour
Age 18+ to book • 2 Hours • Up to 4 people included with option to add more
Traverse City
Boat Tour
TC Boat Tours
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Wind Dancer Signature Day Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Sailing
Wind Dancer Traverse City 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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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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Shoreline Tour
Age 18+ to book • 2 Hours • Up to 4 people included with option to add more
Traverse City
Boat Tour
TC Boat Tours
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Sun and Sand Tour
Age 18+ to book • 2 Hours • Up to 4 people included with option to add more
Traverse City
Boat Tour
TC Boat Tours
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Water Activities Explore All
Yamaha Wave Runner Rentals
Ages 18+ • Hourly Rentals • Up to 3 people! • Starting at $100 - Children of all ages are welcome
Traverse City
Water Activities
Memories Traverse City
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Short Float – Russell’s → State Rd
All ages • 1.5 Hours • Inflatable Equipment Only
Omer
1.5 Hours
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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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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Lesson Packages
Purchase a package of lessons to master the art of Kiteboarding or Wing Foiling!
St Joseph
Water Activities
Stoke Riders
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60 Mile Trip – Greenwood Bridge → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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Private SUP Classes
What are your goals? Let's work on your technique and confidence to paddle longer.
Sylvan Lake
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Water Activities
Luna Moon SUP
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93 Mile Trip – Selkirk → Russell’s (3 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
3 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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70 Mile Trip – Pipeline Rapids → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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1 Hour Paddlesport Rental
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for all ages! • Life jackets included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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Full Day Paddlesport Rentals
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for All Ages! • Life Jackets & Free Delivery Included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Double Kayak
All ages • 2 day–3 week options
Elk Rapids
2 day–3 week options
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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Next Kayak/Canoe Hybrid
1 Person | New NEXT Kayak/Canoe Hybrid! | $45
Single Bike
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours
Bike Rental, Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Single Kayak - Pick Up/Self Transport
Starting at $30 • Pick-up your rentals at Paddles & Pedals • Multiple Durations • All Ages
Kids Bike
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours
Bike Rental, Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Tube Short & Long Term Rentals
For all ages • 1 Hour to 7 Day Rental Options
Manistee
1 hour to 7 day rental options
Kayak, Rentals, River Tube
Manistee Adventures
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1st St Beach and 5th Ave Beach Rentals - Double Kayak
For all ages • 1 to 8 hour rental options
Manistee
1 to 8 hour options
Kayak, Rentals
Manistee Adventures
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Solo and Tandem Kayak Trips
Ages 14+ • 1.5-5 Hours
Indian River
Kayak
Big Bear Adventures
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Single Kayaks
Starting at $25 • All Ages • 1 - 11 Hours (Full day) Rentals Minimum
Macatawa
Kayak
Mac Adventures LLC
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Rock Harbor Full Day Rentals
8 Hours • Boats, Canoes & Kayaks Available
Houghton Township
8 Hours
Kayak, Rentals
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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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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Grand Traverse Bay
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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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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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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Platte Bay Coho Jigging
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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6 Hour Muskie Charter
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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Half Day Charter
Ages 12+ • 6 Hours • Up to 5 People • $900
Muskegon
Fishing, Private Fishing
Trident Sportfishing
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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Family - All Access Season Pass
Unlimited Family Skiing All Season Long! No Black Out Dates!
Traverse City
Kid-Friendly
Mt. Holiday
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Mid - Week Season Pass (Tuesday - Friday)
Tuesday - Friday Skiing All Season Long! No Black Out Dates!
Traverse City
Kid-Friendly
Mt. Holiday
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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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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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Wicksup Mobile Candle Making Events
Book Your Pour Event Today – Wicksup’s Mobile Candle Bar Calendar
Eastpointe
2.5
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Wicksup Candle Co
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Speedball Field Rental
Make Sure to scroll below the calendar to read helpful information to answer all your questions.
Pinckney
Kid-Friendly
Hell Survivors
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Standard Adult Bike Rental – Step-Thru (Ladies' style frame)
Daily & Weekly Rentals • Ages 13+
Union Pier
Daily & Weekly Rentals Available
Kid-Friendly
Red Arrow Ride
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Creative Kids Afternoon Arts
Weekly - Thursdays
Midland
1 Hour and 15 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Creative 360
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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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