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
Best Chance Junior-Half Day Trips
Candle Making Class
30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class
Private Tour
Advanced Reservations Required: Please contact us at 1-866-315-POST or info@abdow.org
Private Tours
Alden Dow Home & Studio
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Alpaca Picnic
For all ages! • 1.5 Hours • This makes a great gift for celebrations!
Traverse City
1.5 Hours
Farm
Rainbow Valley Family Farms
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Private VW Bus Tour - Traverse City
Explore the city’s neighborhoods, local flavors, craft beverages, and unique stops.
4-6 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour
Wander with Direction
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Candle Experience
Duration for the experience 45 -60 minutes
Birmingham
Private Tours
Urban Wick Candle Bar
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Farm House Party
Up to 3 Hours • Up to 70 People!
Gaylord
Up to 3 Hours
Farm
Wilderness Valley Farm
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Sunset Sail
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Private Charter or Individual Tickets
South Haven
Private Tours
Fresh Coast Sailing
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Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Team Building Scavenger Hunt
DIA Team Building Scavenger Hunt
Detroit
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Best Detroit Walking Tours
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Sip & Cycle: E-Bike Wine Adventure
3 Hour Tour - Discover local wines on an E-Bike *Call for private or custom group tours*
New Buffalo
Private Tours
Hello Fun LLC dba Pedego Harbor Country
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Water Activities Explore All
60 ft. dockage slip
A slip in our private marina
Charlevoix
1 day
Private Tours
Water Activities
Ward Marina Boats
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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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Car Spotting (Boat) on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 1.5 to 18 hour options
1.5 to 18 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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30 ft. dockage slip #2
A slip in our private marina
Charlevoix
1 day
Private Tours
Water Activities
Ward Marina Boats
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Lake Mitchell Rentals
Free Delivery + Pickup! • Half and Full Day Rentals
Cadillac
4 or 8 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Mountain Man Paddle Co
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50 ft. dockage slip
A slip in our private marina
Charlevoix
1 day
Private Tours
Water Activities
Ward Marina Boats
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Lake Cadillac Rentals
Free Delivery + Pickup! • Half and Full Day Rentals
Cadillac
4 or 8 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Mountain Man Paddle Co
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Car Spotting
For all ages • 2 and 4 hour options
2 and 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Car Spotting (Tube) on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 2 to 4 hour options
2 to 4 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Canoe Rentals on Big Manistee River
1.5 to 18 hour options
Canoe, Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Sturgeon Fest
June 6th • 90 Minutes
Port Huron
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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Schoolship Registration - Alliance
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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FREE Event - 2026 Midland Artist Guild Exhibit Opening
Apr 10
Midland
1.5 hours
Creative 360
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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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Schoolship Registration - Inland Seas
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
Watershed Exploration
Three hour shoreside programs that focus on our local watersheds and waterways.
Inland Seas Education Association
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ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Lake Michigan Fishing Charters
5 and 7 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Price Includes 4 People • Up to 6 People
Holland
Private Tours
Unsalted Outfitters
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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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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Polynesian Adventure Cruise
Come dance and sway like a Hawaiian!
30 Minute River Tour
All ages • Great for families!
Frankenmuth
30 Minutes
Boat Tour
Frankenmuth FunShips
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Wind Dancer Signature Sunset Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Farm, Sailing, Sunset Sail
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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Flip Flop Parrot Head Cruise
Flip Flop Parrot Head Cruise!
Experience Muskegon: Live Narration Cruise
Where history, mystery, and Muskegon’s maritime past come to life!
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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2 Hour Public Cruise
Lake Michigan / Spring Lake / Grand River
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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Port Huron to Mackinac Race Day
Saturday, July 18th • 3.5 Hours
Port Huron
3.5 Hours
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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Fishing Tours Explore All
Multi-Species Charter
6 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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8 Hour Muskie Charter
8 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
8 Hours
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Detroit River Walleye • Spring
5 Hours • Up to 3 Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
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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Perch Charter - Big Boat
6 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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6 Hour Muskie Charter
6 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Keweenaw Waterway
For all ages! • 5 hours • All gear & equipment is included! • 3 passengers included, up to 5 total
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
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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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
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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Hardcore All Day Muskie
12+ hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
12 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Off-Road Adventure One Week Rental - Traverse City
Starting at $2500 • Ages 18+ • From Two People Up to 5 People!
Traverse City
Rental periods for 168 hours — check calendar
Memories Traverse City
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Open Road Odyssey Polaris Slingshot Five Day Rental
Open-Air Thrills. Unmatched Views - Ages 25+ • Up to 2 people! • 5 Day
Traverse City
5 Day
Memories Traverse City
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2024 Crest 24' 150 HP
1-8 day options • Up to 13 people
Red/Green Hurricane 22' Deck Boat –Yamaha 225 HP 2-9 Day Rentals
225 HP | Holds up to 10 people | Starting at $1,250
Single Kayak - Pick Up/Self Transport
Starting at $30 • Pick-up your rentals at Paddles & Pedals • Multiple Durations • All Ages
Alpaca Tour
For all ages! • 45 Minutes • Come and enjoy the serenity of the alpacas and experience farm life!
Traverse City
45 Minutes
Guided Tour
Rainbow Valley Family Farms
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Circle Superior! The Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes (10D/9N/21M)
September 14-23, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Individual Electronic Rage Room (1 Person) Age 13+
Ages 13+ • 25 Minutes • Please read below for important details!
Byron Center
25 Minutes
Break Room Therapy
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Wisconsin Dells & Lake Geneva - August 17-21, 2026 (5D/4D/8M)
August 17-21, 2026
5 Days and 4 Nights
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Off-Road Adventure Full Day Rentals - Traverse City
8 Hours - Starting at $700 • Ages 18+ • From Two People Up to 5 People!
Traverse City
Rental periods for 8 hours — check calendar fo
Memories Traverse City
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Otter 9’ Single Kayak
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Tandem Kayak Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options • For Two Kayakers
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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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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Tandem Kayaks
Starting at $40 • All Ages • 1 - 11 Hours (Full day) Rentals
Macatawa
Kayak
Mac Adventures LLC
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Single Kayak
All ages • 7 hours
Elk Rapids
7 hours
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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Aussie Storage and Service work ( All inboards need to be in by Sep 24))
Starting at $125 deposit. • Store Your Boat For The Winter!
Traverse City
Kayak
Aussie Storage
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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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Self Return Rental All Day
Great option for beginners - Soak up some sun rays floating the day away!
Huron Township
Up to 8 Hours
Kayak
Motor City Canoe Rental
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Chesaning Rentals - Parshallburg to Showboat
Chesaning Rentals - Parshallburg to Showboat
2 to 3 hour options
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Mountain Man Paddle Co
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Kids Tandem Kayak
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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