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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Windmill Island 1-Day Tour from Chicago – Limited-Time Kids Discount

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Food, drink & nightlife

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5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

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Private & custom tours

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Private City centre Detroit Helicopter Ride

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Water activities

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Mackinaw City Parasailing

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Cruises & boat tours

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Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise

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.

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.

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.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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

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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

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.

Huntington Place

Learn about the events happening in Huntington Place during your trip to Detroit. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Michigan's Adventure

Bring the family to Michigan's Adventure and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.

Boyne Mountain

Hit the slopes at Boyne Mountain, a top ski area in Boyne Falls. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Areas of Michigan

Downtown Detroit

4/5(9 area reviews)

Detroit is known for its architecture, industrialization and the arts. As creative entrepreneurs reclaim downtown, a new urban culture is rising next to the old.

Lake Manuka

Though Lake Manuka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natural Golf Course and Otsego Lake State Park.

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.

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Downtown Traverse City

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

North Side

While visiting North Side, you might make a stop by sights like Michigan Maritime Museum and North Beach.

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