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
Rinker 21' Rental
Starting at $448 • Up to 9 Passengers
New Buffalo
2, 3, 6 or 9 Hours
Oselka Marina
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Self Guided - 2026 Polaris Pro S Turbo Self Guided
Check calendar for pricing • Ages 18+ • Up to 4 people! • 1h - 5 Day Rentals
The Blend Experience
Ages 13+ • 1 Hour (1-4 guests) 1.5 Hours (Group 5-6 No Private Party)
Auburn Hills
Private Tours
Scent Science Candle Bar
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Mackinaw City Parasailing
Starting at $65 • For ages 5 & up • 600ft flight! • Fliers and observers welcome • 1 Hour
Mackinaw City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Airplane, Parasail
Mackinaw Parasailing
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"Secrets of September" Mystery Trip
September 10, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Snowboard Rental
Age 18+ to book • Daily, Weekend & Season Rentals • Starting at $35!
Movie Nights at Meadow Brook
Fill your summer nights with Old Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Rochester
Approximately 3.5 hours
Meadow Brook Hall
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Norco E-Bike Premium Collection - Size Large
All ages • Half Day to Full Week rental options
Lake Leelanau
The Narrow's Yacht Club
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Fishing Charter
4 - 10 Hours • For all ages • Fish and take in the shoreline
Mohawk
4 - 10 Hours
Fishing
Sand Point Charters
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Weekend Sunset Sailing
Starting at $90| 3 Hours | Ages 6+ | Private Charter Options Available
Harrison Charter Township
Private Tours
Lake St. Clair Sailing School
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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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Fishing Charter
4 - 10 Hours • For all ages • Fish and take in the shoreline
Mohawk
4 - 10 Hours
Fishing
Sand Point Charters
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Multi-Species 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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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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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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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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6 Hour Smallmouth Bass Charter
6 Hours • 1-4 Anglers + Additional Cost for 1-2 more Anglers
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 • Book various destinations!
Midland
8 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
At Dawn Guide Service
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Lake Trout Jigging
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 4 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
4 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Perch Charter - Big Boat
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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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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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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Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Specialty Cruise-Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise
Cruise into the sunset with the soft rock hits that defined an era!
SandBar Experience Mullett Lake
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Fun afternoon at Mullett Lake sandbar hotspot!
Cheboygan
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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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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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
Every Cruise is Tailored to You!
Holland
2+ Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hiatus Cruises
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Specialty Cruise-Light the Night Boat Parade
🚤✨ Muskegon’s Spectacular Light the Night Boat Parade ✨🚤
Specialty Cruise-Salsa Dance Party Cruise
Spice Up the Night — Salsa Style on the Aquastar! 💃
Muskegon
2 Hours
Boat Tour
AQUASTAR
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
6 Hour Smallmouth Bass Charter
6 Hours • 1-4 Anglers + Additional Cost for 1-2 more Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
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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Candle Making Class
30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class
Traverse City
30-45 mins
Kid-Friendly
Evil Queen
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The Terminal
All Ages | 2-8 Players | 60 Minutes | Difficulty: Moderate
Brighton
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room Novi
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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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Private SUP Classes
Ages 8+, 1 Hour, Individual or group classes available
Sylvan Lake
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Water Activities
Luna Moon SUP
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SandBar Experience Mullett Lake
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Fun afternoon at Mullett Lake sandbar hotspot!
Cheboygan
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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Battle of Coalitions
Battle of Coalitions
Pinckney
Saturday October 31st and Sunday Nov 1st
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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Broken Rocks Trail - Kayak Rentals
Starting at $30 | 2 hours
Port Austin
2 hours
Kayak
Port Austin Kayak
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There and Back Again - Beginner/Novice Afternoon Paddle
Show up and paddle, we'll handle the Logistics! - From $30
Clinton River Runs
2 - 3 Hours • George George Park to Mt. Clemens • Shuttle Included
Mt Clemens
Kayak
Simple Adventures
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Single Kayak Rentals
All ages • Half Day to Full Week rental options
Lake Leelanau
Kayak
The Narrow's Yacht Club
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8' Bali SS Teen/Small Adult Kayak
Ages 12 and Under • 8 Hours to 1 Week Rentals Available
8 Hour Rentals
Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
Multi-Day Paddlesport Rentals
24 Hours-7 Days • Kayaks & Paddle Boards • For All Ages • Life Jackets & Free Local Deliver Included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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2 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
Single Kayak
All ages • 2 day–3 week options
Elk Rapids
2 day–3 week options
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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Banzai Kayak
1 Child/Teen | Sit-on-top | $25
Water Activities Explore All
Private SUP Classes
Ages 8+, 1 Hour, Individual or group classes available
Sylvan Lake
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Water Activities
Luna Moon SUP
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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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10 Mile Trip – Stoddard → Russell’s
All ages • 2 to 4 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 - 4 Hours
Kayak, Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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Car Spot on Little Manistee River
For all ages • 1 to 4 hour options
Manistee
1 to 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Half Day Paddlesport Rental - Boardman Lake Experience
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for all ages! • Life jackets included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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Car Spotting (Boat) on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 1.5 to 18 hour options
Manistee
1.5 to 18 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Car Spotting (Tube) on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 2 to 4 hour options
Manistee
2 to 4 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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Multi-Day Paddlesport Rentals
24 Hours-7 Days • Kayaks & Paddle Boards • For All Ages • Life Jackets & Free Local Deliver Included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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Pontoon Boat Rentals
Ages 21+ • Hourly Rentals • Starting at $135 - Children of all ages are welcome
Traverse City
Boat Rental, Water Activities
Memories Traverse City
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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Oh MI #4 - Sunrise Side
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Circle Superior! The Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes (10D/9N/21M)
September 14-23, 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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Oh MI #5 - Pond Hill, Petoskey, & Kilwins
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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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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Watershed Exploration
Shoreside programs about our local watersheds and waterways.
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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