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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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Michigan. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Michigan into something truly memorable.
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
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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14’ Apex Adventure Pontoon
Enjoy a day on the water in our comfortable pontoons! • Up To 6 Guests
Trufant
1-6 Day Rentals
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Betten Rentals
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Weekday Private Paintball
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours or 4 Hour • Paintballs not included • Up to 50 People
Pinckney
Private Tours
Hell Survivors
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Yoga in Bloom
For All Ages! • Breathe in the Blooms!
Boyne City
approximately 1 hour
Lavender Hill Farm
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Mystery Hill Guided Tour
For all ages! • Half Hour • Guided Tour
7 Day Bareboat Sailing Charter
7 Day Sail • Sleeps up to 6 • Explore the Great Lakes!
Cheboygan
6 Nights & 7 Days
Sailing
Northern Michigan Bareboat Charters LLC
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Canoe Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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Explore Coastal Living: E-Bike Real Estate Tour
3 Hour Tour - Explore with a local real estate expert *Call for private or custom group tours*
New Buffalo
3 Hours
Private Tours
Hello Fun LLC dba Pedego Harbor Country
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Dracula's Lair
1 Hour • Intermediate • 4-10 Players
Madison Heights
1 hour
Escape Room-Zone Madison Heights
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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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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Escanaba
Starting at $30 | 3 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Hessel
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Daily 90 Minute Public Cruise
Most popular! • All ages
Port Huron
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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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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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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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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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Two Rivers
Suttons Bay
3 hours
Inland Seas Education Association
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7 Day Bareboat Sailing Charter
7 Day Sail • Sleeps up to 6 • Explore the Great Lakes!
Cheboygan
6 Nights & 7 Days
Sailing
Northern Michigan Bareboat Charters LLC
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Water Activities Explore All
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 Rental - Black River Park
Starting at $35 | Paddleboard, Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks and Canoes Available
South Haven
Boat Rental, Canoe, Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
SoHa Surf Shop
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Lake to Lake Trips
For all ages • 2 Hours
Manistee
2 hours
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
SUP Basics Paddle Night
Ages 8+, 1 Hour, Group classes
Holly
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Luna Moon SUP
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Guided Sunset Tour
Priced per Vehicle -- You drive on the dunes during a sunset over Lake Michigan!
Mears
1 Hour on the Dunes -- Total Time 1.5 -- 2 hours
Kid-Friendly
ATV/UTV, Guided Tour, Rentals
Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
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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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Downtown Detroit Tour
Ages 5+ • 2-2.25 Hours • Explore Detroit’s rich history!
Detroit
2-2.25 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Guided Tour
Detroit Legacy Tours
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5 Hour Rental
Priced per Vehicle --- 20 Min Tour + 5 Hours on your own
Mears
5.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
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Salmon Trolling
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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The Scent Experience
All Ages! • 2 Hours
Ferndale
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bath Savvy Naturals
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Paint Blast
Madison Heights
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room-Zone Madison Heights
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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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
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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St. Helena Island Tour
Starting at $250 for 2 guests • Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Guided Private Pontoon Charter (ages 4 & up)
2 Hours • Ages 4 and up • 6 Person Capacity • Captain Chartered
Traverse City
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Wind Dancer Traverse City 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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Redneck Yacht Club with 107 Q Country
21+ • 2 Hours
Port Huron
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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Specialty Cruise-Cruisin' Country Style
💃 Boots, Beats & Waves — Line Dancin’ on the Lake!
Daily 90 Minute Public Cruise
Most popular! • All ages
Port Huron
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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Specialty Cruise-Full Moon Cruise
Sunset and Full Moon Cruise
Specialty Cruise-Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise
Cruise into the sunset with the soft rock hits that defined an era!
SandBar Experience Burt Lake
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Fun afternoon at Burt Lake sandbar hotspot!
Indian River
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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Kayak Tours Explore All
24 Hour Kayak Rentals
All ages • Sit-in, Sit-on, Tandem & youth kayaks available
Pinckney
Kayak
NautiMI on the River
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20 Mile Trip – Crystal Creek → Russell’s
All ages • 4 to 5 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
4 to 5 Hours
Kayak, Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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3 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
8' Bali SS Teen/Small Adult Kayak
Ages 12 and Under • 8 Hours to 1 Week Rentals Available
Two Day Rentals - Rock Harbor
Boats & Canoes Available
Houghton Township
8 Hours
Kayak, Rentals
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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Double Kayak Short & Long Term Rentals
For all ages • 1 Hour to 7 Day Rental Options
Manistee
1 hour to 7 day rental options
Kayak, Rentals
Manistee Adventures
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Water Taxis - Rock Harbor → North Shore Island Docks
One Way Trips • A Service We Offer to Backpackers, Paddlers, and Lodge Guests Alike!
Houghton Township
Kayak, Transportation
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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3 Hour Paddle Campbell's to Chase Bridge
Starting at $37 • All Ages • Kayaks & Canoes ONLY
Roscommon
Private Tours
Kayak
Campbell's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubing
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Double Kayak Rentals on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 1.5 to 18 hour options
Manistee
1.5 to 18 hour options
Kayak, Rentals
Manistee Adventures
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All Day - South Beach
Starting at $65 | All Day
Fishing Tours Explore All
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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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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Half Day Charter
Ages 12+ • 6 Hours • Up to 5 People • $900
Muskegon
Fishing, Private Fishing
Trident Sportfishing
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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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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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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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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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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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Salmon Trolling
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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