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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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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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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Hourly Sweetwater 12 Passenger Pontoon Boats Rental - Grand Traverse Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 12 Passengers
Bentley Pontoon
14 Guests • 1-7 Day Rentals • Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license • Prices DO NOT include gas
Best Chance Too - Full Day Trips
Call To Book! | Half Day & Full Day Trips Available | Up to 6 passengers
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
Trike - Traverse City
Electric Trike - Three Wheels and a Throttle Make For A Great Trail Ride
Kayak Tours Explore All
Challenging Mid-Section Kayak Trip • Rondo to N. White Road
Ages 14+ • 2-2.5 Hours
Indian River
Kayak
Big Bear Adventures
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All Day - South Beach
Starting at $65 | All Day
Tandem Kayak Rental
For All Ages! • Hourly, Daily, and Weekly Options • For Two Kayakers
South Haven
Kayak
Black River Cruises
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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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3 Hour Kayak Rentals
All ages • Sit-in, Sit-on, Tandem & youth kayaks available
Pinckney
Kayak
NautiMI on the River
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Single Kayak Rentals
All ages • Half Day to Full Week rental options
Lake Leelanau
Kayak
The Narrow's Yacht Club
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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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Canoe Short & Long Term Rentals
For all ages • 1 Hour to 7 Day Rental Options
Manistee
1 hour to 7 day rental options
Canoe, Kayak, Rentals
Manistee Adventures
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3 Hour Paddle Campbell's to Chase Bridge
Starting at $37 • All Ages • Kayaks & Canoes ONLY
Roscommon
Private Tours
Kayak
Campbell's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubing
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Fishing Tours Explore All
Inland Lake Fishing
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 3 hours • Private charter
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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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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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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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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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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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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Perch Trips
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter
5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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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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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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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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Boat Tours Explore All
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-Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise
Cruise into the sunset with the soft rock hits that defined an era!
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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Private Charter
Every Cruise is Tailored to You!
Holland
2+ Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hiatus Cruises
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Power Island 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-Cruisin' Country Style
💃 Boots, Beats & Waves — Line Dancin’ on the Lake!
Specialty Cruise-Blues Cruise
Set sail for an unforgettable night of soulful music and scenic views!
2 Hour Public Cruise
Lake Michigan / Spring Lake / Grand River
Grand Haven
2 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!
Private Charter
Wedding Parties • Corporate Event • Graduations • Retirements • etc
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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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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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Oh MI #4 - Sunrise Side
Saturday, September 12, 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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Daily 90 Minute Public Cruise
Most popular! • All ages
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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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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Watershed Exploration
Shoreside programs about our local watersheds and waterways.
Inland Seas Education Association
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Water Activities Explore All
Car Spot on Little Manistee River
For all ages • 1 to 4 hour options
1 to 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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Canoe Rentals on Big Manistee River
1.5 to 18 hour options
Canoe, Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Short Float – Russell’s → State Rd
All ages • 1.5 Hours • Inflatable Equipment Only
Omer
1.5 Hours
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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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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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
2 and 4 hour options
Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
BLS Renewal
$65.00 | Up to 2 Hours | Same Day AHA Card
Sterling Heights
Vital Medical Training
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M-37 Expedition (3 Mile Round trip)
All Ages | 1 Hour | History and Fun Facts Included
Pier to Pier Flight
All ages • 35 Min Flight • Flat rate 1-3 people
South Haven
Private Tours
Red Hawk Aviation
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Oh MI #6 - Christindl Markt, Horrocks & Holland
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Single Kayak - Delivery
Starting at $50 • Have your Rentals Delivered! • Multiple Durations Available • All Ages
Hurricane 19' Deck Boat – Single Day Rentals
150 HP | Holds up to 10 people | Starting at $515
Asylum Twilight Tour
Ages 16 and up • 1.5 to 2 Hours
Traverse City
The Village at Grand Traverse
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Single Bike
Spring Lake
1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours
Bike Rental, Kayak
Lakeshore Kayak Rental
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Hourly Bennington Pontoon Boat Rental 10 Passenger - Beach Condominium Location
All Ages • 1-8 Hour Rentals • Up to 10 Passengers
Double Kayak
All ages • 7 hours
Elk Rapids
7 hours
Kayak
Bayfront Beach & Bike
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