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
Sunset Cruise
The best sunsets are seen while on the water!
Next Kayak/Canoe Hybrid
1 Person | New NEXT Kayak/Canoe Hybrid! | $45
Candle Making Class
30-45 minutes • Candle Making Class
Misty Harbor Force
11 Guests • 1-7 Day Rentals • Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license • Prices DO NOT include gas
Hourly Sweetwater Pontoon Boats Rental 12 Passenger- Beach Condominium Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 12 Passengers
NEW! Taste of the Village Tour
Starting Saturday, May 3rd • 2 Hours • Ages 21+
Traverse City
The Village at Grand Traverse
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Best Chance Too - Full Day Trips
Call To Book! | Half Day & Full Day Trips Available | Up to 6 passengers
Folding - Traverse City
Folding E-Bikes - More Portability Means More Possibilities
Traverse City
5 Hours
Ride Leelanau
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Sound Baths
Enjoy restorative vibrations from crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes.
Lake Ann
1.5 Hours
Wellness
Wander with Direction
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Alpaca Tour
For all ages! • 45 Minutes • Come and enjoy the serenity of the alpacas and experience farm life!
Traverse City
45 Minutes
Guided Tour
Rainbow Valley Family Farms
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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Specialty Cruise-4th of July Fireworks Cruise
The Best viewing in Town!
Air Show on the Bay - Guided Pontoon Charter
7/4 & 7/5 • 12:00 to 4:30pm • Ages 4 and up • 6 Person Capacity • Captain Chartered
Traverse City
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Wind Dancer Traverse City 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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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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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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Wind Dancer Signature Day Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Sailing
Wind Dancer Traverse City 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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Sunset Cruise
The best sunsets are seen while on the water!
Private Charter
Wedding Parties • Corporate Event • Graduations • Retirements • etc
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Sling Chair Rentals
Daily & Weekly Rentals
Union Pier
Daily & Weekly Rentals Available
Private Tours
Red Arrow Ride
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Starcraft Pontoon
14 Guests • 1-7 Day Rentals • Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license • Prices DO NOT include gas
Kewadin, Michigan (Elk Lake) Rental Home
From $8600/week • 6 Bedrooms • Accommodates up to 16 guests
Multi-Day Sweetwater Pontoon Boat Rental 11 Passenger - Beach Condominium Location
All Ages • 2-7 Day Rentals • Up to 10 Passengers
From the Line to the Vine: Cars, Culture & Craft (Northern)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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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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13 Passenger 22' Avalon pontoon 90HP
Ages 25+ to rent • 90HP 4-stroke • Multi Day rental options
Open Road Odyssey Polaris Slingshot Three Day Rental
Open-Air Thrills. Unmatched Views - Ages 25+ • Up to 2 people! • 3 Day
Traverse City
3 Day
Memories Traverse City
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R44 Flight Training!
Work toward earning a Pilots License!
Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Sturgeon Fest
June 6th • 90 Minutes
Port Huron
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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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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Steady the Ship, Suttons Bay
Starting at $25 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Inland Seas Education Association
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Night Sail, Suttons Bay
$50 | 2 Hours | All Ages
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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Sunset Sail - Mackinac Island
Two hours • All ages welcome! • Up to 6 Guests!
Mackinac Island
2 Hours
Great Lakes Marine Charters
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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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Watershed Exploration
Shoreside programs about our local watersheds and waterways.
Inland Seas Education Association
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Suttons Bay
Starting at $30 | 3 Hours | All Ages
Inland Seas Education Association
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Water Activities Explore All
20 Mile Trip – Crystal Creek → Russell’s
All ages • 4 to 5 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
4 to 5 Hours
Kayak, Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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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
Water Activities
Memories Traverse City
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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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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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Half Day Paddlesport Rental - Boardman Lake Experience
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for all ages! • Life jackets 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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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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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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Car Spotting
For all ages • 2 and 4 hour options
2 and 4 hour options
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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Fishing Tours Explore All
Perch Charter - Big Boat
6 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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6 Hour Muskie Charter
6 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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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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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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Multi-Species Charter
6 Hours • Up to 5 Anglers
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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Keweenaw Waterway
For all ages! • 5 hours • All gear & equipment is included! • 3 passengers included, up to 5 total
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
4 hour Rental - South Beach
Starting at $45 | 4 Hour Rental | Paddleboard, Single and Tandem Kayaks Available
Paddle Antrim Single Kayak
Double Kayaks
Ages 18+ to rent • Multi Day rental options
Single Kayak
All ages • 2 day–3 week options
Elk Rapids
2 day–3 week options
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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Single Kayaks – 2-9 Day Rentals
Available at 6am, 8am, & 10am
Canoe Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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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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Full Day SUP Rental
Starting at $80 | 8 Hour Rental
Vapor 10' Single Kayak
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 3 Hour, Full Day (8 Hours), 2-5 Days, 5
Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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