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
Charcuterie & Chill Ride
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours
Downtown Detroit Holiday Donut & Pastry Tour
Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Detroit
2 Hours
Underground Donut Tour
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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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Wine Down Friday: Sip, Pour & Karaoke
Cost: $40/person
Fall Color Tour - Private DWP Caboose
Private Caboose | Authentic Caboose Experience | 10 Passengers Maximum
Tecumseh
2 Hours
Private Tours
Southern Michigan Railroad
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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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One Way ---> Cheboygan to Bois Blanc Island
For all ages! • 45 Minutes • One-Way Tickets Originating in Cheboygan
Cheboygan
Ferry
Plaunt Transportation Inc.
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Turnip Rock Trail - Kayak Rentals
4 hours | Visit the stunning Turnip Rock
Port Austin
4 Hours
Kayak
Port Austin Kayak
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Group Bowling Outing
$15 Per Person | 8-30 People | 2 Hours | All Ages | Pizza Included
Woodhaven
Woodhaven Bowl -A- Rama
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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inland Lake Fishing
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 3 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
3 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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
Weekday Morning History Tours 2026
FREE! Locally sponsored in July (M/T/W/Th) | 2 Hours | Limited Availability
Bay City
Boat Tour
Bay City Boat Lines
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Sightseeing Tours
For All Ages • Offered 6 Days a Week to Various Locations
Houghton Township
Boat Tour
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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Specialty Cruise-Meet the Jacks Charity Cruise
Meet the Jacks before the puck drops — all for a great cause!
2 Hour Sunset Cruise on Torch Lake
For all ages! • Drinks and snacks included • Amazing sunsets!
Bellaire
2 hours
Boat Tour
Northaire Resort Pontoon Rental
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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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Specialty Cruise-Motown Cruise
Feel the soul and sway to the rhythm as Motown magic carries you across the water!
Happy Hour Cruise
• 2 Hour Cruise
Traverse City
2 hours
Boat Tour, Catamaran, Cruise / Large Boat, Day Sail, Sailing
Nauti Cat
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Specialty Cruise-Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise
Cruise into the sunset with the soft rock hits that defined an era!
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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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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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Schoolship Registration - Inland Seas
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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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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Sunset Sail - Mackinac Island
Two hours • All ages welcome! • Up to 6 Guests!
Mackinac Island
2 Hours
Great Lakes Marine 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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Specialty Cruise-Save Our Lighthouse Cruise
A portion of each ticket sold goes towards the Save Our Light Campaign!
Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Hessel
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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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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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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Steady the Ship, Suttons Bay
Starting at $25 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
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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Candle Making Class
30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class
Traverse City
30-45 mins
Kid-Friendly
Evil Queen
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Family Trip
Ages 3+ • 1 Hour • Plainwell to Otsego
Plainwell
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Plainwell Kayak Company
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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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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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USCG Festival: Parade of Ships
Watch the Ships Roll in from Lake and Inside the Pier Heads
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Big Blue
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Mackinac Island Parasailing
Starting at $65 • For ages 5 & up • 600ft flight! • Fliers and observers welcome • 1 Hour
Mackinac Island
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Airplane, Parasail
Mackinaw Parasailing
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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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Inland Lake Fishing
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 3 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
8 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
Kayak Rentals
Single & Tandem Kayaks Available!
Frankenmuth
1/3 Hours
Kayak
Frankenmuth FunShips
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Overnight Rentals - Rock Harbor
24 Hours • Boats & Canoes Available
Houghton Township
8 Hours
Kayak, Rentals
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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Vapor 10' Single Kayak
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Single Kayak - Delivery
Starting at $50 • Have your Rentals Delivered! • Multiple Durations Available • All Ages
9 Hour Rentals
Age 18+ to book • We Deliver! • Lily Pads, Kayaks, Paddle Boards and more!
Pinckney
Kayak
Pirates of the Lake Rentals
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Five Day Rentals - Rock Harbor
Boats & Canoes Available
Houghton Township
8 Hours
Kayak, Rentals
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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4 Hour Rentals
Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
1 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
4 Hour Rental - North Beach
Starting at $75 | Paddleboard, Single and Tandem Kayaks Available
Water Activities Explore All
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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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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52 Mile Trip – Moffatt Bridge → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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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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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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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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Lake to Lake Trips
For all ages • 2 Hours
Manistee
2 hours
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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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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Canoe Rentals on Big Manistee River
Manistee
1.5 to 18 hour options
Canoe, Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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