10 TOP Things to Do in Michigan (2025 Activity Guide)

Downtown Detroit featuring signage, a city and street scenes

Most popular experiences in Michigan

Tours & day trips

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Private City centre Detroit Helicopter Ride

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Detroit Drunks of Antiquity Historic Bar Tour

Classes & workshops

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Guided Pizza and Beer Pairing Experience

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Attractions

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Detroit Tigers Baseball Game at Comerica Park

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Detroit: Ghosts and Spirits Haunted Walking Tour

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What to do in Michigan

Popular places to visit

University of Michigan

5/5(4 reviews)

Come to see the ivied halls, grassy quads, cultural performances and athletic events at this renowned university, one of the world’s most prestigious.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino

4/5(1 review)

Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Detroit? Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Henry Ford Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

This vast museum complex houses some of the country's finest historical treasures, including vintage vehicles, antique machinery and iconic pieces of furniture.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Observe picturesque cliffs, shoreline, waterfalls and beaches at this secluded area along Upper Michigan’s Lake Superior coastline.

Huntington Place

During your trip, find out what's happening in Huntington Place, a top convention centre in Detroit. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

GM Renaissance Center

3/5(3 reviews)

This iconic seven-tower complex includes the tallest building in Michigan and is home to the General Motors global HQ and an incredible range of attractions.

Comerica Park

Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.

Boyne Mountain

Hit the slopes in Boyne Falls with a visit to Boyne Mountain. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Areas of Michigan

Downtown Detroit

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Ford Field and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Midtown

5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Midtown, check out sights like Little Caesars Arena or The Majestic Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

Downtown Traverse City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are top sights worth seeing.

Norton Shores

Travellers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Rochester Hills

Live music, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Rochester Hills. Make a stop by Meadow Brook Amphitheatre or The Village Of Rochester Hills while you're exploring.

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