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
Uptown Strolling Dinner
For all ages! • 3 Stops • 2 Hours
Grand Rapids
2.5 Hours
Taste of GR, LLC
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Pontoon Rental
Daily and Multi Day Rentals • Ages 21+ to Rent • Up to 10 People
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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Horseback Trail Rides
Starting at $48 • 1-2 Hours • Horseback riding on some of the most beautiful trails in Michigan!
Vanderbilt
1hour, 90 minute or 2 hour rides, you choose!
Horse
Maple Ridge Stables
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Cabin #1 Rental
Daily to Monthly Rentals • 18+ to Rent • 4 People per Cabin
Crystal Falls
Paint River Landing
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Double Trouble $70
1 - 2 People • Ages 12+ • 25 Minutes • 30 Smashables
Traverse City
Mi Smash Therapy LLC
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River's Edge Saloon
For All Ages! • 1 Hour, Starting at $100 • Come enjoy this family friendly experience!
Grayling
Northern Michigan Escape Rooms
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Putting Green Sponsor - $1,750
Thunder Over Dunes Fire Works Rental
2.5 Hours • 18+ to Drive • July 4th
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
An Evening with The Young Americans
Dinner theater in the century-old barn • July 28
Boyne City
about 4 hours
Lavender Hill Farm
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Self-Guided Tours
1 Hour Tour • Children 7 and under are free!
Holland
1 Hour
History Tour
The Felt Estate
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Trike - Sutton's Bay
Electric Trike - Three Wheels and a Throttle Make For A Great Trail Ride
Fat Tire Bike Rentals
For all ages • Hourly and Daily rental options
Manistee
Hourly and Daily rental options
Bike Rental
Manistee Adventures
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Hometown Trolley - 32 Passengers
Private 4 Hr Tour $1249 | Discounts apply to most Su.-Th. | Open Alcohol IS allowed
Traverse City
Private Tours
Traverse City Wine & Beer Tours
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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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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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Red/Green Hurricane 22' Deck Boat – Yamaha 225 HP Single Day Rentals
225 HP | Holds up to 10 people | Starting at $595
Traverse City
Aussie Watersports Inc.
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Double Trouble $70
1 - 2 People • Ages 12+ • 25 Minutes • 30 Smashables
Traverse City
Mi Smash Therapy LLC
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Boat Tours Explore All
Weekday Morning History Tours 2026
FREE! Locally sponsored in July (M/T/W/Th) | 2 Hours | Limited Availability
Bay City
Boat Tour
Bay City Boat Lines
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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-Light the Night Boat Parade
🚤✨ Muskegon’s Spectacular Light the Night Boat Parade ✨🚤
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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Freighter Chasing Cruise
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Specialty Cruise-Swing Dance Party Cruise
💃Sail Back to the Swing Era….On Muskegon’s Floating Dance Hall!
USCG Sunset & Fireworks
The Big One, Take a cruise then view the fireworks from the waterfront on BigBlue
Grand Haven
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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Specialty Cruise-Experience Muskegon: Live Narration Cruise
Where history, mystery, and Muskegon’s maritime past come to life!
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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
All Day - Black River Park
Starting at $65| All Ages
8 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
Double Kayaks
Ages 18+ to rent • Multi Day rental options
8 Hour Rentals
Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
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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Dirigo Tandem Plus
2 Adults & Child | $55
Aussie Storage and Service work
Starting at $125 deposit. • Store Your Boat For The Winter!
Traverse City
Kayak
Aussie Storage
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Pine to Newaygo 4.5 Hour Canoe / Kayak Trip
All Ages! • Trip includes canoe/kayak rental, transport, and gear
Newaygo
Kayak
Wisner Rents Canoes
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Tube Rentals on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 2 to 4 hour options
Manistee
2 to 4 hour options
Kayak, Rentals, River Tube
Manistee Adventures
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Fishing Tours Explore All
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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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 - 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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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
7 Day Bareboat Sailing Charter
7 Day Sail • Sleeps up to 6 • Explore the Great Lakes!
Cheboygan
6 Nights & 7 Days
Sailing
Northern Michigan Bareboat Charters LLC
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Night Sail, Suttons Bay
$50 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Escanaba
Starting at $30 | 3 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Two Rivers
Suttons Bay
3 hours
Inland Seas Education Association
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Watershed Exploration
Shoreside programs about our local watersheds and waterways.
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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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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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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Mackinac & Round Islands Cruise
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Boat Tour
Mackinaw City
4 Hours
Boat Tour
Pappy's Tours
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Oh MI #4 - Sunrise Side
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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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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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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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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60 Mile Trip – Greenwood Bridge → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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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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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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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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Car Spotting
For all ages • 2 and 4 hour options
Manistee
2 and 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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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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