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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

Ages 21+
4.6
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

Acme
Memories Traverse City
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Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
4.7
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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Snowboard Rental

Age 18+ to book • Daily, Weekend & Season Rentals • Starting at $35!

Escanaba
Mr. Bike & Ski
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4.8
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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Private
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

Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Ages 14+
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Ages 12+
Freighter Chasing Cruise

Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour

Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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4.6
Specialty Cruise-Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise

Cruise into the sunset with the soft rock hits that defined an era!

Muskegon
Boat Tour
AQUASTAR
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 4+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 4+
Private
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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Ages 12+
Mackinac & Round Islands Cruise

Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour

Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Private
Private Charter

Every Cruise is Tailored to You!

Holland
2+ Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hiatus Cruises
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4.6
Specialty Cruise-Light the Night Boat Parade

🚤✨ Muskegon’s Spectacular Light the Night Boat Parade ✨🚤

Muskegon
Boat Tour
AQUASTAR
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4.6
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

Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
4.9
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
4.6
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
Candle Making Class

30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class

Traverse City
30-45 mins
Kid-Friendly
Evil Queen
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
4.8
The Terminal

All Ages | 2-8 Players | 60 Minutes | Difficulty: Moderate

Brighton
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room Novi
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 4+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
4.6
Battle of Coalitions

Battle of Coalitions

Pinckney
Saturday October 31st and Sunday Nov 1st
Kid-Friendly
Hell Survivors
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
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

4.8
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

Bellaire
Kayak
Paddles & Pedals
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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

Au Train
Kayak
UP Vacation
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4.7
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!

Detroit
Kayak
Simple Adventures
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Single Kayak

All ages • 2 day–3 week options

Elk Rapids
2 day–3 week options
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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Water Activities Explore All

Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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4.5
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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4.7
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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4.7
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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4.7
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

Ages 12+
Freighter Chasing Cruise

Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour

Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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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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Oh MI #5 - Pond Hill, Petoskey, & Kilwins

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Broadway Flight Series

October 2 & 3

Midland
2.5 hours
Creative 360
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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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