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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Michigan - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Michigan, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Boston Whaler Rental
17 feet • Up to 4 People • 8 Hour Rental
Grosse Ile Township
Boat Rental
GI Boats
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Riding Lessons
$65 | 1-Hour | All Riding Levels
Rothbury
1-hour
Kid-Friendly
Double JJ Resort
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Noon Cruise
• 2 Hour Cruise • All Ages
Traverse City
2 hours
Catamaran, Cruise / Large Boat, Sailing
Nauti Cat
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White Tracker Fishing
5 Guests • 1-7 Day Rentals • Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license • Prices DO NOT include gas
Slingshot GT Limited Edition (Green)
One - Seven days • Ages 25+ to rent
Royal Oak
Exotic Car
3 Wheel Rentals LLC
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Evening Sail
From $59 • Every Day at 8pm • 25 People Max
Douglas
Private Tours
Sailing S.H. & Saugatuck
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Boat Rentals - Tahoe Tritoon
Ages 18+ • 200hp • Max 12 People
Indian River
8 hour and multi-day options available.
Boat Rental
Indian River Sports Center
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24' Bentley Pontoon Up to 16 passengers
Starting at $375 | 2 - 8 Hours | All Ages | Up to 16 Passengers
Douglas
2 Hours or 4 Hours
Retro Boat Rentals
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General Admission
Approximately 2 Hours • All Ages • Come Explore Our Museum!
Muskegon
USS Silverside Submarine Museum
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Crest Classic 20' Pontoon
21+ To Rent Boat • Seats 10 People • 2 - 11 ( Full Day) Hours Rentals
Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Oh MI #5 - Pond Hill, Petoskey, & Kilwins
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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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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Watershed Exploration
Shoreside programs about our local watersheds and waterways.
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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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
Steady the Ship, Suttons Bay
Starting at $25 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Escanaba
Starting at $30 | 3 Hours | All Ages
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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Night Sail, Suttons Bay
$50 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Sanpan 22′ Pontoon Boat – Single Day Rentals
115 HP | Holds up to 12 people | Starting at $485
Traverse City
Aussie Watersports Inc.
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Downtown Detroit & Rochester
December 6, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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SUP Yoga
Ages 8+, 1.5 hours, Yoga on the water
Sylvan Lake
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Luna Moon SUP
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Sunrise Pedal Trolley
From 400$ • For groups of 15 OR LESS • 2 hour tour
Bay City
Private Tours
Sunrise Pedal Trolley
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Torch River Shack Apartment Rental
Daily or Weekly Rentals • Sleeps 7 Comfortably • BYOBoat Option Available
SUP Short & Long Term Rentals
For all ages • 1 Hour to 7 Day Rental Options
Manistee
1 hour to 7 day rental options
Kayak, Rentals, SUP
Manistee Adventures
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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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BLS Renewal
$65.00 | Up to 2 Hours | Same Day AHA Card
Sterling Heights
Vital Medical Training
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18' Sun Tracker Seats up to 9 passengers
Starting at $285 | 4 & 2 Hours | All Ages | Up to 9 Passengers
Douglas
2 Hours Or 4 Hours
Retro Boat Rentals
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One Way ---> Bois Blanc Island to Cheboygan
For all ages! • 45 Minutes • One-Way Tickets Originating in Bois Blanc Island
Cheboygan
Ferry
Plaunt Transportation Inc.
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Boat Tours Explore All
Dinner Cruise
All ages · 2.5 Hours · Up to 34 People
Houghton
2 hours
Boat Tour, Dinner Boat
Keweenaw Boat Tours LLC
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Fireworks Cruises
Sarnia Bay July 1st • St. Clair July 4th
Port Huron
July 1st: 2 hours / July 4th: 4-5 hours
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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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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Redneck Yacht Club with 107 Q Country
21+ • 2 Hours
Port Huron
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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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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Private Charter
Wedding Parties • Corporate Event • Graduations • Retirements • etc
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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1 Hour Standard River Tour
All ages • Great for families!
Frankenmuth
1 Hour
Boat Tour
Frankenmuth FunShips
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Sunset Cruise
The best sunsets are seen while on the water!
Mackinac & Round Islands Cruise
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
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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Paddle craft (Kayak/paddle boards)
Cedarville
Kayak
Hills Point Resort
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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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2 Hour Rentals
Kayaks, SUP Boards and Maui Mat!
Interlochen
Kayak
Simple Adventures
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Kayak Rentals - Grand Traverse Location
All Ages • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Rentals • Single and Tandem Kayaks
North Beach - Rental (1 Hour)
Starting at $25 | Paddleboard, Single and Tandem Kayaks Available!
South Haven
Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
SoHa Surf Shop
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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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3 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
Harrison Township
Kayak
Simple Adventures
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4 Hour Rental - Black River Park
Starting at $45 | 4 Hour Rental | Paddleboards, Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks and Canoes Available
Single Bike
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours
Bike Rental, Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Water Activities Explore All
103 Mile Trip – Whiteash Bridge → Russell’s (3 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
3 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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Lake to Lake Trips
For all ages • 2 Hours
Manistee
2 hours
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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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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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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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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Canoe Rentals on Big Manistee River
Manistee
1.5 to 18 hour options
Canoe, Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Car Spotting
For all ages • 2 and 4 hour options
Manistee
2 and 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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Fishing Charters
4 Hours • Up to 4 People • Great Way to See the Island, All While Catching Dinner
Houghton Township
4 Hours
Fishing
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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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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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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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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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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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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