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.
Book Your Experiences Today!
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
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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2-Seater Side-by-Side (SXS) Rental
For ages 21+ • Daily & Weekly Rentals! • 2 Seater ATVs!
Cadillac
Up to 7 days!
ATV/UTV
Cadillac ATV Rental
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Straits of Mackinaw Experience
Ages 12+ • 7 Hours • Scenic Cheboygan River locks and Mackinac Bridge cruise!
Cheboygan
7 Hours
Boat Rental
Apples & Anchors Charters
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Group Admission
Open 9am–5pm • Tickets Valid Any Day from May 1st–October 31st 2026 • For Groups of 12 or More!
Paradise
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
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Season Pass
Enjoy unlimited skating during the season!
Frankenmuth
Open Hours Vary Daily
Winter Activities
Frankenmuth
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SUP
All ages • 2 day–3 week options
Elk Rapids
2 day–3 week options
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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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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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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Sunset Cruise
Starting at $45 | 2 Hours | Beautiful Sunset Views
Bronze 140 HP Tri-Toon 12 Person
Torch Lake Rental • Up to 12 People • Full & Multi-Day Rentals
Bellaire
Full Day- 6 Days
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Northaire Resort Pontoon Rental
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Kayak Tours Explore All
1 Hour Paddlesport Rental
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for all ages! • Life jackets included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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Kids Bike
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours
Bike Rental, Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Single Kayaks – 2-9 Day Rentals
Available at 6am, 8am, & 10am
Traverse City
Kayak
Aussie Watersports Inc.
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10' Sound Premium Kayak
All Ages! • 8 Hours to 1 Week Rentals Available
KaBrew Kayak Experience
$69 per person | Ages 16+
Traverse City
4-5 Hrs
Bike Rental, Brewery, Food Tour, Kayak, Pedal Pub, Water Park, Waterbike Rental
The River Outfitters
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Thornapple to Newaygo 2.5 Hour Canoe / Kayak Trip
All Ages! • Trip includes canoe/kayak rental, transport, and gear
Newaygo
Kayak
Wisner Rents Canoes
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Twister Kayak
BUDGET Adult Size | Sit-on-top | $25
Boat Tours Explore All
30 Minute River Tour
All ages • Great for families!
Frankenmuth
30 Minutes
Boat Tour
Frankenmuth FunShips
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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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Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Sunset Cruise
The best sunsets are seen while on the water!
2 Hour Public Cruise
Lake Michigan / Spring Lake / Grand River, Usually at Sunset
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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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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Specialty Cruise-Meet the Jacks Charity Cruise
Meet the Jacks before the puck drops — all for a great cause!
Wind Dancer Signature Day Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Sailing
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
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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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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Mid Century Modern: Variations on a Style Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00pm -3:00pm | $30 per person | Registration Deadline Oct. 10th @8am
Midland
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Alden Dow Home & Studio
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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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Mid - Week Season Pass (Tuesday - Friday)
Tuesday - Friday Skiing All Season Long! No Black Out Dates!
Traverse City
Kid-Friendly
Mt. Holiday
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St. Ignace Parasailing
Starting at $65 • For ages 5 & up • 600ft flight! • Fliers and observers welcome • 1 Hour
Stignace
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Airplane, Parasail
Mackinaw Parasailing
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Signature Candle Making Experience
Discover the art of candle making as you create a one-of-a-kind candle that's uniquely yours.
Forest Hills
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Sweet Nectar Shop
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Bebob, Boulevards, and Boomtown: A Detroit Story
Incredible City Streets and All That Jazz
Detroit
2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Detroit Legacy Tours
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35' Tiara Full Day Private Charter
Show up ready to fish. We handle the gear — you handle the excitement.
Manistee
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Rental
Competition Sportfishing
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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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Fishing 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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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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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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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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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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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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Half Day Charter
Ages 12+ • 6 Hours • Up to 5 People • $900
Muskegon
Fishing, Private Fishing
Trident Sportfishing
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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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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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Water Activities Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2 Hour Rental - North Beach
Starting at $50 | Paddleboard, Single and Tandem Kayaks Available
South Haven
Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
SoHa Surf Shop
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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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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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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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ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Michigan Spearfishing
8 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available • Book various destinations!
Midland
8 Hours
Private Tours
At Dawn Guide Service
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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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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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