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
Deluxe Pontoon Rental
1-7 Day options • Most Popular! • $500 per Day • Can pull tubes! • 10 person capacity
Roscommon
B & B Sports Center & Marina
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Cocina Cruiser
Must be 25+ to rent • Up to 15 people
Sandboard Rental
Slipface Sandboards • Daily Rental
Trike - Suttons Bay
Electric Trike - Three Wheels and a Throttle Make For A Great Trail Ride
Make Your Own Glass Cup or Ornament
Starting at $125 • Ages 12 + • 1.5 Hours • Up to 4 People
Mackinaw City
1.5 Hours
Acorn Glassworks
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Tuesday Private Rides
Ages 8+ • 2 Hours • Text us at 248-270-8520 to book
Milford
Private Tours
High Vibe Trail Rides
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Kayak Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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Open Bowl
1 hour of bowling | Up to 5 people | 1 Lane
Woodhaven
Woodhaven Bowl -A- Rama
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Hi Five Kids Kayak
1 Person | Sit-On Top | $15
Candle Making Class
30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class
Traverse City
30-45 mins
Kid-Friendly
Evil Queen
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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
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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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
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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Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Snorkel the Great Lakes
5 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available • various destinations!
Midland
5 Hours
Private Tours
Snorkeling
At Dawn Guide Service
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Schoolship Registration - Alliance
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Schoolship Registration - Inland Seas
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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ROV Registration
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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Private Charter From Trenton
For all ages! • 2 to 3 Hours • The perfect setting for your special day out!
Trenton
2 to 3 hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour
Straits of Detroit Cruise Co.
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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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Offshore Lighthouses (Western Straits)
Ages 12+ • 4.5 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4.5 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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2 Hour Sunset Cruise on Torch Lake
Captain provided! For all ages! Amazing sunsets!
Bellaire
2 hours
Boat Tour
Northaire Resort Pontoon Rental
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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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Private Sunset Sail
Starting at $339 | 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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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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Private Charter
Every Cruise is Tailored to You!
Holland
2+ Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hiatus Cruises
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St. Helena Island Tour
Starting at $350 for 2 guests • Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Tandem Kayak
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 Hour Rentals • Ages 18+ to book • Up to 2 people per Tandem Kayak
Spring Lake
Kayak, Self-Guided Tour
Grand Kayak Adventures
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Kids Bike
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours
Bike Rental, Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Tandem (2 person) Kayak
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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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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Canoe Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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Single Kayaks
Multi-Day Rentals Available • Ages 18+ to Rent
Leland
Kayak
Leelanau Watersports
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Twister Kayak
BUDGET Adult Size | Sit-on-top | $25
Single Kayak
All ages • 7 hours
Elk Rapids
7 hours
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Private SUP Classes
What are your goals? Let's work on your technique and confidence to paddle longer.
Sylvan Lake
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Water Activities
Luna Moon SUP
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Wicksup Mobile Candle Making Events
Book Your Pour Event Today – Wicksup’s Mobile Candle Bar Calendar
Eastpointe
2.5
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Wicksup Candle Co
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Semi-Private Group (6 or 14)
Groups of 6 or 14: Corporate Outing • Birthdays • Bachelorette Party
Ferndale
60 minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Splatter LLC
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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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Perch Charter - Tiara
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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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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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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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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Riding Lessons
$65 | 1-Hour | All Riding Levels
Rothbury
1-hour
Kid-Friendly
Double JJ Resort
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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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Intro to Spearfishing
8 Hours • Up to 4 People • Private Charters Available
Midland
8 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
At Dawn Guide Service
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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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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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Perch Charter - Tiara
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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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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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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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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Half Day Charter
Ages 12+ • 6 Hours • Up to 5 People • $900
Muskegon
Fishing, Private Fishing
Trident Sportfishing
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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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