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
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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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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Aussie Storage and Service work
Starting at $125 deposit. • Store Your Boat For The Winter!
Traverse City
Kayak
Aussie Storage
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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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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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Hourly Bennington Pontoon Boat Rental 10 Passenger - Beach Condominium Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 10 Passengers
Twister Kayak
BUDGET Adult Size | Sit-on-top | $25
Specialty Cruise-Mariachi Cruise
Experience the Magic of a Mariachi Night on the Water!
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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Paint Blast
Madison Heights
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room-Zone Madison Heights
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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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Steak Dinner Ride
$99 | Ride a Horse to Dinner on the Lake
Rothbury
2-hrs
Kid-Friendly
Double JJ Resort
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3 Hour Rental
Priced per Vehicle -- 20 Min Tour + 3 Hours on your own
Mears
3.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
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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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4 Hour Rental
Priced per Vehicle --- 20 Min Tour + 4 Hours on your own
Mears
4.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
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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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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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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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
Champagne Sunset Cruise
2 Hour Cruise
Traverse City
2 hours
Boat Tour, Catamaran, Cruise / Large Boat, Day Sail, Sailing, Sunset Cruise, Sunset Sail
Nauti Cat
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Sun and Sand 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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Two-Hour Private Day Sail
Starting at $299 | 2 Hours | Price includes 2 People, Up to 6 Passengers Can Book
Traverse City
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Sailing
Two Brothers Sailing Adventures
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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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Guided Private Pontoon Charter (ages 4 & up)
2 Hours • Ages 4 and up • 6 Person Capacity • Captain Chartered
Traverse City
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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USCG Sunset & Fireworks
Appetizers Provided / BYO Drinks. Sunset Cruise, then Private unobstructed view of USCG Fireworks
Grand Haven
4 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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St. Helena Island Tour
Starting at $250 for 2 guests • Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Specialty Cruise-Polynesian Adventure Cruise
Come dance and sway like a Hawaiian!
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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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Mackinac & Round Islands Cruise
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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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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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
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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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Hessel
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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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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Oh MI #5 - Pond Hill, Petoskey, & Kilwins
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Oh MI #4 - Sunrise Side
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Schoolship Registration - Alliance
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Single Kayak - Delivery
Starting at $50 • Have your Rentals Delivered! • Multiple Durations Available • All Ages
Full Day Kayak Rentals
All ages • 9 hour rentals • Sit-in, Sit-on, Tandem & youth kayaks available
Pinckney
Kayak
NautiMI on the River
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2 Hour Watercraft Rental
Starting at $15 | SUP, Kayaks and Canoes Available
St Alpena
Kayak
Alpena Pedal & Paddle
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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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Double Kayaks
Multi-Day Rentals Available • Must be 21+ to Rent
Leland
Kayak
Leelanau Watersports
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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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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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Twister Kayak
BUDGET Adult Size | Sit-on-top | $25
Single Kayak Rentals
All ages • Half Day to Full Week rental options
Lake Leelanau
Kayak
The Narrow's Yacht Club
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Vapor Kayak
1 Person | Sit-in Kayak | $40
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Water Activities Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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93 Mile Trip – Selkirk → Russell’s (3 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
3 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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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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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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Lake to Lake Trips
For all ages • 2 Hours
Manistee
2 hours
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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