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 site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Michigan. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Michigan into something truly memorable.
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
Aussie Storage and Service work
Starting at $125 deposit. • Store Your Boat For The Winter!
Traverse City
Kayak
Aussie Storage
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Twister Kayak
BUDGET Adult Size | Sit-on-top | $25
22' Palm Beach Pontoon Rental
For all ages! • 1 to 7 Days • Up to 10 Passengers • 40HP Mercury 4 Stroke
"RIP" Sea-Doo Spark Trixx One Seater
Embrace the adventure on your own personal jet ski!
Lexington
1 Hour-3 Days
Jet Ski Rental
Blue Lake Watersports
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Family Wagon/Cargo - East Bay
Cargo E-Bike • Take two kids for an unforgettable ride
Traverse City
5 Hours
Ride Leelanau
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Flower Farm Series
Enjoy a three-week creative series on Wednesday, July 29, Aug 5 & 12
Lake Ann
5 to 6 Hours
Wander with Direction
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John Gurney Hall Rental
All day • Seats 60 • French doors to a patio, wood floors and a stone fireplace!
Hart
All day rental (8am – 11pm)
City of Hart
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Specialty Cruise-Mariachi Cruise
Experience the Magic of a Mariachi Night on the Water!
The Empire History Walk
1.5 Hours • Learn all the history of the old lumber village of Empire!
Empire
1.5 Hours
Sightseeing Tour
SBD Tours Michigan
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Hourly Bennington Pontoon Boat Rental 10 Passenger - Beach Condominium Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 10 Passengers
Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
Fall Sail, Suttons Bay
Starting at $30 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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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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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Hessel
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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Watershed Exploration
Shoreside programs about our local watersheds and waterways.
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Specialty Cruise-Save Our Lighthouse Cruise
A portion of each ticket sold goes towards the Save Our Light Campaign!
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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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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Specialty Cruise-Flip Flop Parrot Head Cruise
Flip Flop Parrot Head Cruise!
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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Shoreline 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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Specialty Cruise-Meet the Jacks Charity Cruise
Meet the Jacks before the puck drops — all for a great cause!
Sunset Cruise
Lake Huron Golden Hour
Port Huron
1.25 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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Paddle Antrim Single Kayak
4 Hour Rental - North Beach
Starting at $45 | Paddleboard, Single and Tandem Kayaks Available
1st St Beach and 5th Ave Beach Rentals • Single Kayak
For all ages • 1 to 8 hour rental options
Manistee
1 to 8 hour options
Kayak, Rentals
Manistee Adventures
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Stand Up Paddle Board
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak, SUP
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Sit on Top Kayak
Enjoy the scenery of Northern Michigan Delivery available for a fee
Petoskey
4 Hours - 7 Days
Kayak
The Bahnhof Ski & Sport Shop
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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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Hi Five Kids Kayak
1 Person | Sit-On Top | $15
3 Hour Float Campbell's to Meads Landing
Starting at $20 • All Ages • Tubes ONLY
Roscommon
Kayak
Campbell's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubing
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1 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
11' Old Towne Twister Standard Kayak
All Ages! • 8 Hours to 1 Week Rentals Available
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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2 Hour Rental - North Beach
Starting at $35 | Paddleboard, Single and Tandem Kayaks Available
South Haven
Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
SoHa Surf Shop
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Tours Explore All
Downtown Detroit Plus Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
Ages 5+ • 2.25 Hours •
Detroit
2.25 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Detroit Legacy Tours
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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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Family Trip
Ages 3+ • 1 Hour • Plainwell to Otsego
Plainwell
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Plainwell Kayak Company
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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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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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8 Hour Bass/Muskie Combo Charter
8 Hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Sunday Funday Paddle
Ages 8+, 1.5 hours, Unwind on Thursday evenings enjoying a sunset paddle
Sylvan Lake
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Luna Moon SUP
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SUP Basics Paddle Night
Ages 8+, 1 Hour, Group classes
Holly
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Luna Moon SUP
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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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Paint Blast
Madison Heights
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room-Zone Madison Heights
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