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
History Transformed - The Evolution of Building 50
1 Hour Indoor Walking Tour - Ages 12 and up
Traverse City
1 hour
The Village at Grand Traverse
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Trike - Traverse City
Electric Trike - Three Wheels and a Throttle Make For A Great Trail Ride
Bentley Pontoon
14 Guests • 1-7 Day Rentals • Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license • Prices DO NOT include gas
Hourly Sweetwater 12 Passenger Pontoon Boats Rental - Grand Traverse Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 12 Passengers
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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Specialty Cruise-Blues Cruise
Set sail for an unforgettable night of soulful music and scenic views!
Candle Making Class
30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class
Best Chance Too - Full Day Trips
Call To Book! | Half Day & Full Day Trips Available | Up to 6 passengers
Vino Vista Series
Enjoy a three-week creative series on Wednesday, Sept 23 & 30, Oct 7
Lake Ann
5 to 6 Hours
Wander with Direction
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Kayak Rentals
All Ages • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Rentals • Single and Tandem Kayaks
Traverse City
Kayak
Blue Sky Rentals
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Tandem Kayak - Pick Up/Self Transport
Starting at $45 • Pick-up your rentals at Paddles & Pedals • Multiple Durations • All Ages
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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One Grand Journey
Experience the beauty and serenity of the upper chain - From $50
Bellaire
3-8 hrs
Kayak
Paddles & Pedals
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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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Kayak Rentals
All ages • 1 - 4 Days • Get out on the water!
Family Trip
Ages 3+ • 1 Hour • Plainwell to Otsego
Plainwell
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Plainwell Kayak Company
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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
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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Circle Erie! (9D/8N/16M)
June 10-18, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Fall Sail, Suttons Bay
Starting at $30 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Oh MI #5 - Pond Hill, Petoskey, & Kilwins
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Day Sail - Mackinac Island
Two hours • All ages welcome! • Up to 6 Guests!
Mackinac Island
2 Hours
Great Lakes Marine Charters
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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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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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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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
Inland Seas Education Association
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Water Activities Explore All
Sea-Doo RXP 300 Rental
Ages 21+ • Hourly Rentals • Seats 3 People! • Starting at $150 - Children of all ages are welcome
Water Activities
Memories Traverse City
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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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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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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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Car Spotting
For all ages • 2 and 4 hour options
2 and 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Pontoon Boat Rentals
Ages 21+ • Hourly Rentals • Starting at $135 - Children of all ages are welcome
Boat Rental, Water Activities
Memories Traverse City
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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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70 Mile Trip – Pipeline Rapids → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
Specialty Cruise-Miss Michigan Cruise
A charming Tea Party Cruise with sweet treats and a chance to meet 2026 Miss Michigan contestants!
1 hour and 45 minutes
Boat Tour
AQUASTAR
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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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Specialty Cruise-Swing Dance Party Cruise
💃Sail Back to the Swing Era….On Muskegon’s Floating Dance Hall!
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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Specialty Cruise-4th of July Fireworks Cruise
The Best viewing in Town!
Champagne Sunset Cruise
2 Hour Cruise
Traverse City
Boat Tour, Catamaran, Cruise / Large Boat, Day Sail, Sailing, Sunset Cruise, Sunset Sail
Nauti Cat
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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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Afternoon Cruise
Catch some rays and gorgeous views from the boat!
Specialty Cruise-Experience Muskegon: Live Narration Cruise
Where history, mystery, and Muskegon’s maritime past come to life!
Specialty Cruise-Flip Flop Parrot Head Cruise
Flip Flop Parrot Head Cruise!
Kid-Friendly Tours 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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Boston Whaler Rental
17 feet • Up to 4 People • 8 Hour Rental
Grosse Ile Township
Boat Rental
GI Boats
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High Field RIB
Starting at $150 • 21+ To Rent Boat •Seats 3 People • 2 - 11 ( Full Day) Hours Rental
Trailside Chalet: 1 to 3 People
For all ages! • 2 Nights to 2 Weeks
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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3 Hour Kayak Rentals
All ages • Sit-in, Sit-on, Tandem & youth kayaks available
Pinckney
Kayak
NautiMI on the River
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Boat Rentals - Tahoe Tritoon
Ages 18+ • 200hp • Max 12 People
Indian River
8 hour and multi-day options available.
Boat Rental
Indian River Sports Center
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Hourly Sweetwater Pontoon Boats Rental 12 Passenger - Cherry Tree Inn Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 12 Passengers
Wine & Chocolate River Tour
All ages • 1 hour
Frankenmuth
1 Hour
Frankenmuth FunShips
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Fishing Tours Explore All
Detroit River Walleye
Ages 6+ • Up to 5 anglers • 4 hours • Private charter
4 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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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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Upper Manistee River
Book your spot today and set off on a quality fishing adventure.
Rapid City
7 Hours
Fishing
Fish With Jim Outfitters
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Lake Trout Jigging
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 4 hours • Private charter
4 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
5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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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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Drummond Island
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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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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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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8 Hour Muskie Charter
8 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
8 Hours
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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